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Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mississippi Food Network and 16 WAPT are joining forces today at local Kroger stores on I-55 in Jackson, and at sites in Madison, Brandon, and Byram to collect turkeys and donations from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Turkey Drive 16—an event that aims to break the 1 million meals milestone and support local food pantries this Thanksgiving. WAPT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ D’Iberville students remembered former MGCCC freshman soccer player Landon Perry who was struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter last Sunday, and his memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. on November 22 at Venture Church Stone County Campus. FOX 40
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Head Start's 60th anniversary was celebrated in Jackson on Wednesday as part of the History Is Lunch series by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Mary Emmons and Leo Turner Jr. recalled early struggles and shared how Head Start changed lives—detailing its impact on children from low-income families—during the event. FOX 40
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nearly $1.4 million in donations and a $500,000 grant are funding the new Crigler Park at the intersection of Mississippi and State Streets to help remove downtown Jackson’s blight—two anonymous donations of $400,000 will support a second phase that includes a stage, trail and children’s area, and the park will open May 2027 during Maker’s Mark Fest. FOX 40
- ➤ Today, the Jackson Fire Department celebrated a new union contract & the christening of a nearly $1 million Pierce Engine Pumper at Fire Station 24 in West Jackson. City leaders and union officials said the station’s renovations, which fixed a leaky roof and faulty plumbing and updated the kitchen with donated equipment, will improve safety for firefighters. FOX 40
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Experts warn that unsupervised AI use for companionship may be linked to rising teen suicides nationwide, though no cases have been reported here in Mississippi. A study found 12 percent of teens use AI for emotional support — urging parents to monitor online interactions closely. WAPT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Jackson State quarterback Shedeur Sanders — who set record marks at his school — will start his first NFL game for the Cleveland Browns against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, coach Kevin Stefanski said. Sanders, picked in the fifth round and having debuted against the Ravens, is moving up from third-string to lead his team this season. WLBT News
- ➤ The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announced the nominees for the 2025 C Spire Conerly Trophy — headlined by Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss as the award celebrates its 30th anniversary — and the trophy event along with additional honors will be held on December 2 at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Museum in Jackson. FOX 40
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Chess Class at Alexander Library
4-6:30 p.m. — Margaret Walker Alexander Library — Free entry — Explore the fundamentals and strategies of chess in a friendly environment.
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Santa Zoo Station
10 a.m.–1 p.m. — The Jackson Zoo — Timed tickets required — A festive holiday extravaganza filled with crafting, photos with Santa, and family fun awaits.
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