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Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Extra Table and Entergy are partnering to serve meals to neighborhoods hit by the recent ice storm, offering food and support as recovery efforts continue. WLBT News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Last Call Sports Grill reopened this week at 6381 Ridgewood Road after a Dec. 16 fire gutted its previous location on Old Square Road. The sports bar held a soft opening & is hiring staff for its new site. WAPT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ghosts of Mississippi, released in 1996, tells the story of a fight spanning decades for justice in Medgar Evers' case and was filmed at real locations such as Jackson. Directed by Rob Reiner with a notable cast, the film highlights local civil rights history during Black History Month. WAPT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Toby Price, a former assistant principal at Gary Road Elementary, celebrated his Court of Appeals victory overturning his 2022 firing for reading 'I Need a New Butt!' to second graders. He will negotiate reinstatement & back pay with Hinds County Schools in chancery court in two weeks. WAPT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SNAP benefits will be replaced automatically for eligible clients in 15 counties hit hard by Winter Storm Fern, with new funds expected in the coming weeks. Clients in 28 other counties must apply by Feb. 23 to receive replacement benefits (for those with outages over four hours). Mississippi Today
- ➤ At the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument in Jackson, superintendent Keena Graham said that brochures describing Medgar Evers’ killer as a racist have always been available despite reports of their removal. She noted—on Friday—that every visitor received a brochure during the regular tour. Mississippi Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baptist is launching a mobile cardiovascular health care service in Jackson that will bring heart screenings and treatments directly to residents. The service begins today & aims to improve access to quality care. WLBT News
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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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The Wood Brothers Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $65.50 ($77.35 day of show) — Experience the soulful folk sounds of The Wood Brothers live in Jackson.
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You Were Made for Me - The Stage Play
7-11:59 p.m. — Thalia Mara Hall — Ticketed event — Explore love and heartbreak in this heartfelt stage play about discovering your true connections.
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