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Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jackson officials are planning a hearing on Jan. 22 to discuss how to improve grocery accessibility in food desert areas — the move comes after the closure of Food Depot on Terry Road and with support from the Mississippi Food Network. Council members aim to attract new investors for high-quality options. WAPT
- ➤ Community members and allies gathered Thursday at the State Capitol to mark International Migrants Day under the theme All We Want for Christmas, highlighting reflection, storytelling and solidarity for migrants. Organizer Sabrina Boswell said the event reinforced the importance of dignity and family unity. WAPT
- ➤ Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard returned to Children's of Mississippi on Thursday to give back to the hospital where he was treated for Kawasaki disease, spreading holiday cheer to young patients. He stayed 19 days there as a child and ranks among the nation's top 20 scorers with 21.6 ppg. WAPT
- ➤ On Wednesday, Salvation Army volunteers prepared Angel Tree gifts for 2,500 Jackson recipients (1,000 children and 500 families from Vicksburg) and placed 350 bikes beside trees. The gifts were distributed on Thursday and donations provided essential items like clothing, food, and school supplies. FOX 40
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Starting March 14, weekly nonstop flights to Miami will depart from Jackson-Evers International Airport on Saturdays—providing travelers with a direct gateway to the Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico and Europe via Miami International Airport. WAPT
- ➤ Hinds County IRS data shows 5,500 residents moved to Texas from 2017 to 2022 in search of better job opportunities and city life, while local experts call for investments in tech, public transportation and fair wages to help stem the brain drain from our area. Mississippi Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board unanimously waived a policy on Aug. 21 that would have forced JSU interim president Denise Jones Gregory to step down before applying for the permanent role. This decision now allows the JSU alumna to vie for steady leadership in the ongoing president search. Mississippi Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Greenwood LeFlore Hospital and the Division of Medicaid reached an agreement on Thursday that reduced a required payment from $900,000 to $447,000, a move that averted closures and safeguarded payroll in Hinds County. The deal also calls for renegotiated terms and a property bond by Jan. 31. WLBT News
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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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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.
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Cecily Wilborn Live Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — Mississippi Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience a Southern Soul party with music and dance in Jackson.
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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.
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Headcannon Live Performance
10 PM – 1 AM — Martin's Downtown — $10 cover — Experience the energetic punk sounds of Headcannon with light-hearted audience interaction.
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Electronically Speaking Featuring Local Artists
10 PM - 1 AM — Martin's Downtown — $ — Experience a night of electronic beats with Starita, Scrap Dirty, and more.
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