Good morning, Jackson.

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.

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.

Jackson firefighters spent Christmas Day serving the community by promptly responding to emergency calls and supporting residents on the holiday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Headcannon Live Performance

10 PM – 1 AM — Martin's Downtown — $10 cover — Experience the energetic punk sounds of Headcannon with light-hearted audience interaction.

Electronically Speaking Featuring Local Artists

10 PM - 1 AM — Martin's Downtown — $ — Experience a night of electronic beats with Starita, Scrap Dirty, and more.

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.

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.