Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers from Briarwood Arts Center cleaned up the Belhaven Heights neighborhood Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.—they also hosted a merch sale that donated food and funds to local food banks. FOX 40
- ➤ Travelers at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport are urged to prepare for delays during the Thanksgiving rush—airlines advise arriving at least two hours before departure. Officials recommend extra time and a flexible mindset to ease the busy travel period ahead. WAPT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Capitol Police towed more than 50 illegally parked cars (by over 20 tow companies) after the Soul Bowl on Saturday (causing frustration among fans) along Woodrow Wilson Avenue. FOX 40
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congress is negotiating the HUD portion of the fiscal 2026 budget with the House planning to cut funding by $2.2 billion while the Senate proposal does not fully renew housing vouchers. These shifts may worsen shortages for Mississippi renters and change funding rules that lower permanent housing support — putting low-income families at risk. WAPT
- ➤ Mississippi lawmakers say politicians must stay out of the coaching search for Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin. An official decision is expected Saturday — Representative Trey Lamar and Senator Daniel Sparks argued that only professionals should handle the search and criticized outside interference, especially from Louisiana. WLBT News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi Blood Services is urging Mississippians to donate blood this Thanksgiving week and will give a $20 Visa gift card to every donor. Donation appointments are available today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at centers in Flowood, Cleveland and Oxford — additional hours are set for later dates. WAPT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ After 96 days and over 2,300 miles of paddling, Nikki Bettis and her seven youngest children finished their Mississippi River trip on Friday, November 22. They started in Minnesota in August and documented their journey daily on social media — 32 Feet Up. WAPT
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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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