Good morning, Jackson.

A decaying building on a troubled corner in Georgetown was demolished today by a local HVAC technician with contractors, which improved safety for elderly residents and children.

Nearby, renovated houses and a new food truck site encourage further neighborhood investment (showing local pride).

The Mississippi Ag Museum will host the annual Homestead for the Holidays on Dec.

11 and 12 from 5-8 p.m. Families can enjoy storytime with Mrs. Claus, photos with Santa and Rudolph, and a stroll through Small Town Mississippi (admission is $10 for ages 3 and up).

The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson will soon host ‘Homestead for the Holidays’ (a cinematic Christmas town display) on its grounds.

The event will offer local residents a festive holiday experience.

HOPE Credit Union opened its new Economic Empowerment Center Tuesday morning in a repurposed vacant building on the I-55 corridor.

The center offers financial counseling and educational training to help local families and small businesses build stronger futures + boost community growth.

The Mississippi Lottery announced that players have one last chance to buy 12 scratch-off games before Jan.

6, with winning tickets needing redemption by April 6. It will hold a second-chance drawing with over $700,000 in prizes on April 9 through the new mobile app.

Magnolia Medical Foundation will open a resource bank in January at a vacant bank in south Jackson (3311 Terry Road) to offer drive-through prescriptions, free supplies, and care referrals; the initiative follows a $200,000 donation from Molina Healthcare received Monday, Dec.

1 that supports holistic care for low-income residents.

Data from the CDC shows the stillbirth rate dropped 2% nationally last year, with Mississippi recording a 21% decline though it still has the highest rate at 7.8.

Mississippi officials declared a public health emergency earlier this year to improve maternal care — aiming to reduce incidents and support families.

The MAIS announced disciplinary measures after a fight during the state championship between Brookhaven Academy and Lamar School, fining two Brookhaven coaches $1,000 each & banning a player for the rest of the school year while both schools are placed on probation.

Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss amid criticism from Gov. Tate Reeves, who urged him to seek a new role without playing the victim—Kiffin raised safety concerns on his trip to the airport, and a trooper escorted him with no incident.

MAIS released punishments for a fight in the Class 4A title game after a viral video showed aggressive play, fining Brookhaven coaches Hunter Przytarski and Bubba Keene $1,000 each and barring them until the middle of 2026, suspending one player for the school year, and fining Lamar $500.

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.