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Jackson
Friday, December 26th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ King Riders members delivered gifts to veterans in Jackson + sparked community pride through a volunteer outreach that honored local service. The initiative provided a warm moment for veterans who received the gifts. WLBT News
- ➤ After 15 years, Flowood Antique Flea Market is closing this weekend, and local vendors are offering discounts + auctions as they prepare to move out by the end of 2025 from its longtime Flowood location. FOX 40
- ➤ Jackson firefighters spent Christmas Day serving the community by promptly responding to emergency calls and supporting residents on the holiday. WLBT News
- ➤ Business owners C.J. White and Wendell Brewster served free Christmas meals at Pittman Park on Christmas Day; their mobile kitchens offered smoked chicken, jerk dressing, and sides to over 100 unhoused residents—spreading holiday care in Jackson. WLBT News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Jackson homeowner lost his 15-year home to a Christmas Day fire on Old Byram Road when a lithium battery in a golf cart sparked the blaze at 2:38 a.m. Firefighters arrived with 1,500 gallons & the limited water supply let the fire grow out of control. FOX 40
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Education will resume wage garnishment for defaulted student loans starting Jan. 7, warning Mississippi borrowers, including more than 400,000 who owe $17 billion, to contact their loan servicers + explore hardship options. FOX 40
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi State Department of Health reported a 2.6% illness rate this holiday season and warns that gatherings could lead to more flu, RSV and whooping cough cases. Health experts advise self-isolation when sick and thorough cleaning of surfaces to reduce spread. FOX 40
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Emerchant Capital Group will begin phase one of Metrocenter renovations by January to transform the mall into a mini-city with 600 apartments, emergency services and a grocery store — the project is backed by Heritage Bank and city officials with major work expected by late summer or early fall. FOX 40
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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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