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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday the Salvation Army distributed Angel Tree presents in Jackson with a social media boost that helped 2,500 families and seniors receive requested gifts + a grateful mother celebrated her son getting a bike after recently finding a new job. FOX 40
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A statewide survey revealed over 6,000 vacancies in public schools including more than 1,000 additional positions lost since last year, and State Auditor Shad White submitted legislation to boost teacher pay & shift funds from administration to classrooms. FOX 40
- ➤ Jackson State University will officially open its presidential search next week after the board approved a new leadership profile that allows interim president Dr. Denise Jones Gregory to apply. The university plans to begin national advertising in January, with applications accepted for eight weeks until March 3. FOX 40
- ➤ STARBASE Mississippi is offering free STEAM learning for 5th graders at its facility & sessions will include hands-on experiments. Check local listings for session dates & registration details. WLBT News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Jackson Fire Department noted that many hydrants are not working after a broken unit was found at Last Call sports bar. Firefighters now carry extra water while JXN Water (mapping hydrant conditions with full coverage expected by 2027) takes charge of repairs. WAPT
- ➤ JXN Water shut off service to nearly 1,800 accounts due to unpaid bills amid a billing crisis that left residents facing high costs for bottled water, while city officials reviewed the utility's proposal for a rate increase. Mississippi Today
- ➤ Greenwood LeFlore Hospital averted closure after a Hinds County court hearing led to an agreement with Medicaid to reduce its immediate recoupment to ($447,000) from $900,000, giving the hospital two months to secure a property bond by Jan. 31. The deal helped preserve payroll and vital patient care services. FOX 40
- ➤ Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport staff are preparing for a busy travel period from Dec. 19 to Jan. 4 and urge holiday travelers to arrive two hours early to clear parking and security, while the highway patrol will begin enforcement next week. WAPT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hospital officials and lawmakers reached a tentative agreement to allow Greenwood LeFlore to extend its repayment schedule for $5.5M in Medicaid supplement overpayments, aiming to keep the hospital open in 2026. Rep. Sam Creekmore said lawmakers will explore more options to boost efficiency & consider additional measures. FOX 40
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Numerous stores now offer buy online, pick up in-store options for last-minute Christmas shopping, letting Jackson shoppers secure gifts quickly if items are in stock; check with each retailer for precise pickup times. WAPT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developers behind Metrocenter Mall's black fencing are working to secure the area against dumping and plan to build a self-sustainable mini city with 600 apartments, a grocery store, and first responder services. Ward 5 Councilman Vernon Hartley said developer Chris Jones is pursuing improvement district certification for the project. FOX 40
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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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