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Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Loblolly Bakery is ramping up production for king cake season and will serve festive treats to local customers soon. WLBT News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A MoneyLion study ranked Brandon at No. 15 and Madison at No. 45 among 50 affordable, low-crime places in the U.S., using FBI crime statistics & cost-of-living data to reveal that Jackson metro communities offer low living costs, higher household incomes and reduced violent crime. WAPT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Senate passed SB 2002 to ease school transfers and SB 2001 for a $2,000 pay raise for public educators on Jan. 7, 2026, while SB 2003 will let retirees return to teaching (raising concerns about the underfunded retirement system); the bills now head to the House. Mississippi Free Press
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Ongoing construction in the Historic Farish District is expected to ease the housing shortage as city officials plan to add more residential units for locals in the near future. WLBT News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Fiesta Bowl will feature Miami and Ole Miss in Mississippi's biggest football game ever. Sports columnist Rick Cleveland explains that Miami is the favorite as excitement builds for the contest. Mississippi Today
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Headcannon Live Performance
10 PM – 1 AM — Martin's Downtown — $10 cover — Experience the energetic punk sounds of Headcannon with light-hearted audience interaction.
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Electronically Speaking Featuring Local Artists
10 PM - 1 AM — Martin's Downtown — $ — Experience a night of electronic beats with Starita, Scrap Dirty, and more.
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WEALTH - Money Management Event
12-2 a.m. — 135 Bounds St, Jackson, MS — Free entry — Connect, learn, and grow your money smarts at this engaging finance-focused event.
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Rose Haven Motor Hotel Live Show
10 PM - 1 AM — Martin's Downtown — Tickets from $46 — Experience the unforgettable sounds of Rose Haven Motor Hotel in a vibrant setting.
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Kirkos with 360 Degrees and The Sal-Tines
10 PM – 1 AM — Martin's Downtown — Tickets starting at $46 — Experience the unforgettable performance of Kirkos live in Jackson, MS.
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FunnyManGaitlin’s Awwright Tour
6:30-8:00 p.m. — MikeTown Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with the internet's comedy sensation FunnyManGaitlin in Jackson, MS.
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