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Jackson
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jackson firefighters and union crews delivered essential supplies to a Lafayette County warming shelter today & families remain without power and water after last weekend’s winter storm. Officials note that recovery is ongoing as cold temperatures persist. WAPT
- ➤ Local shelters are expanding their capacity to offer additional refuge as a life-threatening cold snap approaches. Agencies plan to open extra space tomorrow (to help vulnerable residents brace for extreme cold) and advise residents to follow local updates. WLBT News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local Kroger stores are restocking shelves after an ice storm delayed shipments of essentials like milk, bread, eggs and meat. Trucks are arriving steadily as orders will be fulfilled in the next couple of days — shoppers are advised to check back often. WAPT
- ➤ Local liquor store owners say their shelves are empty because ABC warehouse delays shipments, and they expect restocking soon + urging suppliers to expedite deliveries. WLBT News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nick Lacour from 16 WAPT forecasts bitter cold for Jackson and central Mississippi Saturday — highs will stay below freezing and drop to the teens tonight before warming by Monday. WAPT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New federal work requirements set to take effect Feb. 1 will change SNAP rules by expanding the age limit for able-bodied adults to 64 and limiting exemptions to parents with children under 14. Affected families must review their work hours and paperwork to avoid losing benefits after three months. WAPT
- ➤ After Winter Storm Fern caused 16 deaths and left over 79,000 without power, Gov. Tate Reeves warned at a Friday press conference that residents should check on neighbors and use warming shelters as crews repair water systems — efforts to ease dangers from the extreme cold. Mississippi Free Press
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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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Lilly Hiatt Live Concert
8-10 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $25.30-30.45 — Experience an evening of captivating songs from Lilly Hiatt, celebrated for her lyrical prowess and engaging performances.
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Turkish Lamp Mosaic Workshop
10 AM – 12:30 PM — Hilton Jackson — Cost varies — Discover the art of Turkish mosaic lamp-making while enjoying tea and sweets.
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Pat Metheny Live
8-10 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $56.75 - $128.90 — Experience the innovative jazz of Pat Metheny in concert.
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