Good morning, Jackson.

Mother Ethelene Bradley-Harvey turned 100 today—over 200 friends and family gathered at the Edwards Community Center on Mt. Moriah Road to honor her with proclamations from both the town and Congressman Bennie Thompson.

Jackson is hosting its first ever dessert festival today — local organizers said the new event will offer a range of sweet treats and fun activities for attendees.

Alcorn alumna Alisha Johnson attended Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York and said the Sounds Dyn-O-mite march never loses its appeal, showing a strong link between local arts and time-honored tradition.

Fans and sophomore clarinet player Lola Ngozi noted that school band felt like a second home — a sentiment echoed in the crowd — as the performance reinforced the impact of Alcorn’s artistic heritage.

Ballet Mississippi will perform its 33rd annual Nutcracker at Jackson Prep because Thalia Mara Hall is under renovation.

The ballet is set for Dec. 4 and Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. with an extra show on Dec. 7 at 2 p.m.—the venue change has been bittersweet for longtime performers.

Downtown Jackson is seeing a dining boom as new restaurants open and move into place.

Chef Nick Wallace opened The Hen and Egg last summer, a new vegan restaurant will launch at the old McAlister’s Deli, Taste of the Island Caribbean Restaurant will move to a new spot, and Sippsi Good Tea, a new coffee shop, and a self-serve bodega add more choices—marking a restaurant renaissance downtown.

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.

Cecily Wilborn Live Concert

7-10:30 p.m. — Mississippi Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience a Southern Soul party with music and dance in Jackson.

Happy Landing Live Performance

8-9:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Ticket prices vary — Experience an energetic folk rock concert from the rising band hailing from Oxford, Mississippi.