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Jackson
Monday, December 29th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pretty Blowed Boutique held an event at Briarwood Arts Center where participants used the childhood game MASH to shape their vision boards for the new year. One participant said the creative twist helped her plan key goals, including paying down part of her student loan debt. FOX 40
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local thrift stores have seen a busy holiday season as shoppers choose secondhand gifts amid high retail prices. Owners Randy McDonald and Hallie Brand said Gen Z and Millennials are reshaping store views and expect more donations — a trend that could boost local small businesses. FOX 40
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Councilman Kenneth Stokes wants answers on the $1.3 million Grove Park renovation in northwest Jackson. The park closed in January and now looks run down; if funds are available, new concession stands, a pavilion, and pickleball courts will be built to revive its historic role. FOX 40
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ACA subsidies expire January 1 so residents face a 41% rise in premiums; a family of four will pay about $275 monthly for a bronze plan, Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said as experts warn 200,000 may lose coverage. FOX 40
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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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