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Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents reported a growing pack of 10+ abandoned dogs, including several puppies, along Highway 18 near Maddox Road; rescue volunteers from Glory Hounds plan to try again later this week after a recent food dump disrupted trap efforts. WAPT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ingalls Shipbuilding delivered the guided-missile destroyer USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) to the U.S. Navy on Dec. 29 in Pascagoula. This delivery marks the second Flight III destroyer from Ingalls as it accelerates production of more advanced vessels for the fleet. FOX 40
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Mississippi State Department of Health released its 2025 baby name statistics today, showing James as the top name for boys (163 names) and Amelia for girls (113 names). Liam fell to sixth place despite the release of a new Naked Gun movie. WLBT News
- ➤ Mississippi Today Ideas completes its first year — showcasing 94 guest essays and 70 staff opinions from voices like Archie Manning and Marty Stuart. Launched Jan. 15, the platform offers local perspectives on Mississippi’s past, present and future. Mississippi Today
- ➤ Visit Mississippi is showcasing its creative heritage on a 2026 Rose Parade Float (Where Creativity Blooms) that will join the Pasadena parade on Jan. 1 at 10 a.m. Central Time, featuring art icons like Jim Henson’s Kermit the Frog and country singer Charlie Worsham. FOX 40
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Mississippi State Department of Health released the top baby names for 2025, naming James (163) as the top choice for boys and Amelia (113) for girls. WAPT
- ➤ Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced the state will receive about $206 million from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to boost rural healthcare in remote areas. The funding aims to improve care access and strengthen the health workforce for quality services by 2031. FOX 40
- ➤ Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced Monday that the state was awarded $205,907,220 through the Rural Health Transformation Program to boost rural healthcare, aiming for reliable access by 2031. Local experts helped shape the plan to strengthen the state’s health workforce. WLBT News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Residents at a West Jackson complex must vacate by January 1 for planned renovations, and management has advised renters to prepare for relocation before work begins. WLBT News
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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
Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.
~ Banksy
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