Daily
Jackson
Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper injured in a motorcycle crash earlier this year has received a wheelchair-accessible Ford F-150 modified with retractable seating, hand controls and a wheelchair lift to keep him moving, thanks to donations and support (including lifetime oil changes and repairs from Pine Belt Auto Group). WAPT
- ➤ Flowood Antique Flea Market vendors are offering unique sales and auctions as the market closes this weekend (after 15 years) and vendors must move out by the end of 2025. The longtime market has served as a creative hub for local buyers and sellers. FOX 40
- ➤ Food pantries in Jackson are seeing an increase in donations this holiday season despite SNAP changes plus the Salvation Army and Stewpot Community Services are urging residents to help keep shelves stocked all year. FOX 40
- ➤ Flowood Flea Market vendors are offering unique wares before closing at their current location & planning to relocate. New site details have not been announced. WLBT News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shoppers rushed into Ramey’s Marketplace in Brandon on Christmas Eve to grab groceries before the holiday meal; co-manager Renne Thiac-Jones said the store kept five registers open — ensuring steady service through heavy traffic. The store will be closed on Christmas Day. FOX 40
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local shoppers made last-minute grocery purchases today ahead of Christmas as stores adjusted hours to meet busy demand (activity was noted at several Jackson supermarkets). WLBT News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Education will resume wage garnishment for defaulted student loans on Jan. 7, warning Mississippi borrowers — over 400,000 with $17B debt — that up to 15% of after-tax pay may be deducted. Borrowers are urged to contact loan servicers to discuss hardship options. FOX 40
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi State Department of Health reported a low illness rate at 2.6 percent compared with last year and warned that numbers might rise as holiday gatherings continue. Local providers advise good hygiene, covering coughs, and staying home when sick (to protect families). FOX 40
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Metrocenter developer Christopher Jones will begin Phase One renovations in January to turn the 56-acre mall into a mini-city with 600 apartments, a grocery store, police, fire and a clinic; Heritage Bank funds the $80 million improvement district and work is expected later this year. 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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WEALTH - Money Management Event
12-2 a.m. — 135 Bounds St, Jackson, MS — Free entry — Connect, learn, and grow your money smarts at this engaging finance-focused event.
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Rose Haven Motor Hotel Live Show
10 PM - 1 AM — Martin's Downtown — Tickets from $46 — Experience the unforgettable sounds of Rose Haven Motor Hotel in a vibrant setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ David Foster Wallace
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