Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
Good morning, Jackson.
Anderson United Methodist Church in Jackson hosted Day 2 of the Women of Virtue Conference where Dr. Teresa Hairston Jackson spoke and gospel singer Deitrick Haddon performed—participants also joined workshops on prayer and healing and the event will conclude with a worship service Sunday morning.
Federal lawmakers are proposing a ban on intoxicating hemp products to close a loophole local businesses have used.
If approved, the ban will go into effect next November + force some small businesses and farms to shut down while leaving customers without their preferred treatment options.
Mississippi unveiled a new Freedom Trail marker on Farish Street Friday that honors three pioneering African American attorneys (R.
Jess Brown, Carsie Hall Sr. and Jack Young Sr.) who risked their lives in the 1950s and 1960s fighting for civil rights. The Mississippi Humanities Council partnered with Visit Jackson to install the marker and preserve their legacy for future generations.
Hundreds participated in Jackson’s Metro Jackson Heart Walk on November 15 to support heart health—residents walked together to raise awareness for heart disease.
Jackson Academy ended MRA's eight-year win streak with a 35–0 win and will play Hartfield Academy on Saturday at 7 p.m. for the state title—other playoff winners include Germantown, Tupelo, Brandon and Gulfport who advanced to the next rounds.
Century Club Charities executive director Steve Jent said the board and a PGA Tour team are in talks to find a new title sponsor for Mississippi’s long-running PGA tournament after last year’s sponsor ended its lead role—this effort aims to keep the event running and support local charities with a strong economic impact—and discussions continue as officials work to meet the sponsor criteria required for future tournaments.
Jackson State won 28-13 over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday as its trio in the backfield combined for over 350 rushing yards—securing the Tigers’ eighth win of the season.
Ahmad Miller, Donerio Davenport, and Travis Terrell Jr. each rushed for over 100 yards—while the team now prepares for the upcoming Soul Bowl against Alcorn State.
YFN Lucci & Friends Concert
11 PM - 4 AM — 105 E Pascagoula St, Jackson, MS — Tickets required — Experience a night of dope music and unforgettable performances with YFN Lucci and his friends.
12Ks for the Holidays 2025
7:30 AM — Cedars — Cost details not provided — The merriest race in town returns to Jackson for a festive 12K run.
Mustache The Band Concert
9-10:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $25.30 ADV | $30.45 DOS — Experience 90s country hits with Mustache The Band and enjoy giveaways of fun mustaches.
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Jackson
4:30-9 p.m. — Library Lounge — 25% OFF with code UGLY25 — Don your ugliest sweater and enjoy a festive night of drinks and holiday cheer in Downtown Jackson.
Liam St. John Live Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Tickets $25.30 ($30.45 day of) — Experience an evening of blues and rock with 'The Voice' contestant Liam St. John.
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