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Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ First Place for Youth partnered with CPS to launch a program helping foster children aging out of the system yesterday. The initiative will provide job training, education, and housing assistance to support young adults as they transition to independence. WLBT News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Greenbrook Flowers, a family-owned shop since 1917, is preparing for a busy Valentine's Day surge in Jackson with extra staff + contract drivers arriving Friday and Saturday. Owner Gwin Jacobs said more customers plan to send flowers to workplaces and choose red roses as a classic favorite. WAPT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Community members joined a Feeding First Responders event downtown + a candlelight vigil at Jackson State University starts today at 8:30 p.m., with Tougaloo College planning a film screening of Till tomorrow. WAPT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Forests in Mississippi is hiring local residents for 13 seasonal roles in recreation and resource management. Applicants can apply online starting Feb. 20 — positions include trail maintenance, facility upkeep, and timber management. WAPT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Encompass Health will build a 50-bed rehab hospital in Flowood that offers 24-hour nursing care & therapies for patients recovering from strokes, orthopedic conditions, and other serious illnesses. The facility is expected to open in 2027 to serve central Mississippi residents. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ The fifth annual Team Hope Walk will be held Saturday, May 2 in Flowood at Flowood Nature Park (registration starts at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m.) and will raise awareness and funds for Huntington’s disease research. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ On Friday, Feb. 13, Terrance Jones discussed his recovery during a recent interview and explained his progress plus the steps he is taking to improve his local health. WLBT News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local teams will compete in the MAIS State Basketball Division Championships today at a local gym. The tournament will showcase top talent from the area. WLBT News
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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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Joybomb Concert by Smokies
8-11 p.m. — Hal & Mal's — Cost not specified — Experience the electrifying performance of Smokies as they bring their hit 'Paper on Fire' to life.
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Mississippi Anime Fest
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Mississippi Trade Mart — Tickets start at $107 — Experience a day of anime festivities at the Mississippi Anime Fest.
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St. Patrick's Day Traditional Irish Céilí Dance
6-12 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $10 early bird, $15 at the door — Experience the joy of traditional Irish music and dance with local performers and community spirit.
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