Jackson
Morning News
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday morning, people joined the first hike of the year at Middle Fork Bottoms, a new state park, where Park Ranger Jacob Newby highlighted upcoming volunteer events and plans for a visitor's center while visitors enjoyed walking, bird watching, fishing and dog walking. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ Residents celebrated New Year's Eve in West Tennessee with fireworks, balloon drops, and midnight festivities, including the first Jackson event with legalized fireworks. Many enjoyed family-friendly ice skating, local brewery events, and extra food and drinks across downtown. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ On New Year’s Day, residents shared ideas to boost small businesses, improve road safety, and create job opportunities for youth by proposing events and traffic fixes; a Jackson City Council meeting on Tuesday (Jan. 6) will allow further public input. WNBJ 39
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Cheers & Chills Paint & Sip
6-9 p.m. — Lori's Creative Gatherings — $40 — Unleash creativity with a fun evening of painting and a cozy hot cocoa bar amid good vibes.
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Sole Mates Paint & Sip
5-8 p.m. — Lori's Creative Gatherings — $35 per painter — Unleash your creativity with paint and wine in a relaxed atmosphere without the Valentine pressure.
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