Good morning, Jackson.

Jackson is hosting holiday events including concerts, plays, and festivals plus a visit from Santa Claus.

The seasonal shows will be held at various local venues and aim to bring festive cheer to the community.

West Tennessee hosts many holiday events this weekend.

Drive-through live nativities are held at local churches in Jackson, Reagan and Paris from 6 to 8pm — parades and holiday markets run in Kenton, Bolivar, Brownsville, Saltillo and Huntingdon from morning until early evening.

Casey’s donated $2,000 to the Mid-South Food Bank during grand opening events on Friday at its new stores on Ridgecrest Road in Jackson and on South Dupree Avenue in Brownsville — guests also received special offers with their purchases.

Jackson FUMC invites the community to a festive Lessons and Carols service on Sunday, Dec.

21 from 6 to 7 p.m. at 200 South Church Street, where scripture readings and traditional carols refresh the Christmas story for families and neighbors.

Union University’s music department held its annual Christmas concert Friday evening in Jackson, featuring choirs, instrumental groups, congregational singing, and scripture reading (a festive celebration of local talent).

Union University approved the purchase of the Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary property (located on Appling Road in Cordova) during their Dec.

5 meeting. The university plans to close on the sale in January and open Union University Memphis in fall 2026, moving operations from its 14-acre Germantown campus.

From Dec. 1 to 4, restaurant inspections showed many Jackson eateries earned near-perfect scores while some nearby counties recorded slightly lower marks.

The evaluations, covering restaurants, schools, and mobile vendors, help ensure food safety across West Tennessee.

USJ Bruins lost to Nashville Christian in the State Championship game yesterday (ending the Bruins' season).

Graham Simpson set state championship records for most passing yards (510) and longest touchdown pass (99 yards) as Westview won the Class 3A title.

The Boom Indoor Sportsplex, a state-of-the-art athletic training center, opened on Dec.

2 in Humboldt (the former Humboldt Junior High School was transformed into a professional training and internship hub). The venue will support Jackson Boom as it prepares for USL play and offers hands-on learning for students.

A Christmas Carol: Scrooge

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Jackson Theatre Guild — Ticket fees apply — Celebrate the season with a heartwarming adaption of the holiday classic featuring Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey of redemption.

Medal Madness Race Series

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — North Park — Registration required — Compete in themed distances from 1M to a Half Marathon and earn a medal for your effort.