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Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Park rangers and volunteers hold annual deer hunts for disabled sportsmen at Arkabutla Lake Park in Coldwater. The event reduces deer overpopulation and gives participants a chance to reconnect with a cherished outdoor passion using specially built stands (and expert support) to ensure safety. Mississippi Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Black lawmakers met at Mount Nebo Baptist Church on Monday, Jan. 12 to discuss proposed state funding formula changes that might penalize HBCUs by tying funds to post-graduation success—sparking calls for constituents to contact legislators and support these schools. Mississippi Today
- ➤ Mississippi House Speaker Jason White announced a pilot voucher program during a Jan. 5 press event to offer 12,500 Magnolia Student Account slots for private K-12 school funding. Eligible students (those with families earning up to 300% of the median income) will first receive vouchers for the 2027-2028 school year. Mississippi Free Press
- ➤ Ted Poore, the longtime Madison County Schools superintendent, will retire on June 30 after a 42-year career in education as he led schools like Rosa Scott, Madison Middle, and Germantown High, the board announced on Wednesday. WAPT
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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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Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special
8:30-9:45 p.m. — Old Capitol Museum — Ticketed event — Experience romantic classics performed by Listeso String Quartet under candlelight.
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