Good morning, Jackson.

Briarwood Arts Center volunteers cleaned the streets in Belhaven Heights on Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.—they also organized a merch sale where a $10 shirt purchase earned a tote bag for food donations to local banks.

Mississippi Move held its 11th Sleep-Out at Pittman Park to raise awareness about homelessness and offer help with safe housing and health care—organizers gave out food, hygiene items and screened people for health needs.

Redeemer Church purchased the vacant building at Chastain Middle School on November 24 to expand its campus+ the church said it will use the extra space for ministry and community work.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns Jackson residents about holiday online shopping scams as retailers offer big sales.

John O’Hara (president of BBB Mississippi) said scammers use AI to build fake sites and urged shoppers to check for a return policy and use credit cards to keep their money safe.

Food Depot in Jackson has boarded up its windows and doors after workers confirmed it will close in early December—customers walked through the nearly empty store and said they were disappointed by fewer affordable food options.

A ribbon ceremony on Tuesday morning marked the opening of West Rankin Parkway — a $60 million project in the works since 1992 that shortened the drive from Flowood to Pearl and eased traffic on major corridors.

The project now benefits local commuters and supports business growth in the area.

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.

HEADCANNON Live Performance

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Hal & Mal's — $15 — Experience an electrifying night with HEADCANNON and friends, featuring a unique tattoo pop-up.