Jackson
Morning News
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau warns that scammers are using recovery scams—posing as government agencies or law firms to charge upfront fees for recovering lost money—and advises residents to check for non-.gov email addresses before paying for services. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ Community members gathered over the weekend at Unity Temple Church of God in Christ for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration hosted by Code Red Ministerial Coalition + speakers and musical performances honored Dr. King’s legacy. WNBJ 39
- ➤ The NAACP of Jackson-Madison County celebrated MLK Day Monday with a breakfast and march from T.R. White Sportsplex + Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, featuring speeches and singing by Lane College students that emphasized standing up for civil rights under the theme 'The Fierce Urgency of Now.' WBBJ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Mary’s School will host a Mardi Gras Gala at Hub City Brewing in Jackson on Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. The event offers sponsorship opportunities for individuals and businesses to support the school’s mission. WNBJ 39
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ State gas prices increased five cents last week to ($2.49), but Jackson pump prices reached ($2.54), placing the region among the 12th least expensive markets nationwide, according to a GasBuddy press release from Monday, Jan. 19. WBBJ-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jackson-Madison County General Hospital introduced a new treatment for urge urinary incontinence on Jan. 19 with its first Altaviva implant (a minimally invasive procedure that stimulates the tibial nerve) at West Tennessee Healthcare. The outpatient procedure (designed for same-day therapy and lasting up to 15 years) offers renewed bladder control. WBBJ-TV
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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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