Good morning, Jackson.

A turkey drive is taking place in Jackson today at Concrete Sneaker Boutique on Old Canton Road starting at 3 p.m.—the event is hosted by I See Success Too Learning Center and Bankroll Season Inc. to support families in need during Thanksgiving.

Councilman Brian Grizzell—Jackson City Council board president and Ward 4 representative—hosted his fifth annual sweet potato crop drop at Westside Community Center on Wiggins Road, drawing dozens of people on Sunday.

He said the event supports families by providing sweet potatoes as a holiday meal staple and plans to expand it next year.

CareCenter Ministries in downtown Jackson is preparing Thanksgiving food boxes for 500 local families—many affected by the SNAP shutdown—with meals including turkey and fixings for residents at Commonwealth Village, Lincoln Gardens, and Sunset Plaza.

Volunteers loaded turkeys on Friday and will distribute the boxes on Saturday—continuing the ministry’s long-standing holiday tradition.

The Medgar Evers Library in Jackson is hosting a Warm Coat Drive to collect new, unwrapped coats, jackets, scarves, socks, hats, and gloves for children, teens, and adults in need.

Donations will be accepted during regular library hours until Jan. 31—library leaders urge residents to help keep neighbors warm.

During the Soul Bowl Saturday, Capitol Police towed over 50 vehicles parked illegally on Woodrow Wilson Avenue—blocking lanes near the stadium and causing frustration among fans.

During the Soul Bowl on November 23rd in Jackson, Capitol Police responded by towing dozens of vehicles — officials said the move restored order amid parking issues.

Redeemer Church purchased the former Chastain Middle School on Manhattan Road — through its Redeemer Community Development subsidiary to house Redeemer’s School.

The property spans more than 21 acres with classrooms, a gymnasium and an auditorium, and a groundbreaking ceremony is planned in mid-December.

Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson is encouraging local tree shopping this holiday season — nearly 30 Christmas tree farms offer activities like hot chocolate, lights and wagon rides — to support a Genuine Mississippi Christmas and help shoppers find tips, pre-tagging options and locations.

Work on the Flats at Fondren mixed-use project will begin in January, adding 234 high-end apartments to meet local housing demand.

Arlington Properties is building the 228,674 square-foot complex with one bed, two bed and three bed units — two floors in a new 500-space parking garage will serve residents.

Jackson State Tigers won the Soul Bowl with a 27-21 victory over Alcorn State—earning their spot in the SWAC Championship game.

The team will face Prairie View A&M on December 6 as they prepare for the title showdown.

Week 13 of high school football saw Parklane Academy win the MAIS Division II title by beating Heritage Academy 42 to 0 and Centreville Academy claim the MAIS Division I title with a 32 to 20 win over Lee Academy + Ridgeland, Warren Central, Tupelo, Brookhaven and Poplarville also advanced in their playoff matchups for state championships.

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.

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.

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.