Jackson
Morning News
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New Pleasant Grove Freewill Baptist Church held its New Year's Communion service at 109 Freewill Lane on Sunday morning to mark a new faith-filled year. The church will host its nursing home ministry service January 11 (3–4 p.m.) at Hardin Home Nursing Home in Savannah. WBBJ-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voting is underway for the Jackson area high school girls basketball athlete of the week for Dec.29-Jan.3; the poll closes Thursday, Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. Nominees include Aydison Dilworth (South Side), Avery Olson (Peabody), Ava Reed (Milan) and Tori Robinson (Trinity Christian Academy). The Jackson Sun
- ➤ Voting is open until 4 p.m. Thursday for the Jackson-area high school boys basketball Athlete of the Week covering Dec. 29 to Jan. 3, with nominees Houston Brasfield, Jack Cupples, Zack Niven, Kelsey Rose, Kenton Smith, and Easton Sullivan. The Jackson Sun
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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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2026 Annual Celebration and Awards
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Free entry — Celebrate achievements and network with business leaders in an informal social setting.
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