Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Birth Choice, a nonprofit pregnancy clinic and adoption service serving West Tennessee, is hosting its tri-annual meat sale fundraiser featuring smoked ham, turkey, and more.
CEO Brent Lambert prepared the meats — all proceeds benefit the clinic’s free care for local women and families.
Ritz Magic Wheels in Jackson will host a winter break skate camp for kids on Monday, Dec.
29. Campers will learn skating basics and have access to rentals, lunch, and a 10% discount for families reserving two or more spots — no prior experience is needed.
Rescued horses Luke and Rose offer a spark of hope to a local family this Christmas as they go to live on 50 acres with a young girl facing illness.
Home Safe Horses Sanctuary previously cared for the pair (once critically emaciated) so they now brighten the holiday season.
Jackson State Community College Athletics hosted its second annual toy drive on Dec.
14, handing out toys and 15 bicycles to hundreds of families in West Tennessee. Volunteers from students, staff, and athletes (nicknamed Santa's helpers) coordinated the drive.
Today Santa visited the south Jackson Sonic restaurant to spread holiday cheer in the community.
With help from the staff, children received presents, candy canes and ice cream—adding extra joy before Santa continued his route.
United Way of West Tennessee is set to hold two virtual agency training sessions on Tuesday, Jan.
13, 2026, from 1-3pm and Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, from 10am-12pm. Local nonprofits must attend one session to qualify for 2026-27 grant applications.
💼 Business
Local shoppers in Jackson head out for last-minute deals as many West Tennessee retailers offer deep discounts and limited Christmas Eve hours.
Economists report average spending around $900 & some stores plan to close early, urging locals to shop before deals end.
Banks will be closed on Christmas Day while many run limited hours on Christmas Eve, and major shipping services like USPS, FedEx, and UPS will not offer holiday operations.
Local branches may have varying schedules so check details before planning errands.
🎭 Culture
West Tennessee Anime Club will resume meetings in 2026 at the Jackson-Madison County Library (433 East Lafayette Street).
Meetings are scheduled for January 3, January 17, February 7, and February 21, each Saturday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Kim and Jay Franz at 43 Old Humboldt Rd in Jackson received the 2025 Jingle Bell Jackson judge's pick + a $1,000 prize on Tuesday, Dec.
16.
🌲 Environment
Natchez Trace State Park in Wildersville is asking residents to donate their Christmas trees after the holiday to help create fish habitats and support local conservation.
Donated trees will be accepted until Jan. 10.
🏛️ Government
The Tennessee Education Lottery law requires winners to be publicly identified when claiming the $781.3 million cash option for today's drawing after the jackpot rose to $1.7 billion.
Residents should note that while there is no state tax, federal withholdings and gift taxes (for amounts over $19,000) may apply.
📰 Lifestyle
Jackson residents say a warm Christmas with a predicted high of 74°F will not change holiday plans.
Many plan to enjoy outdoor activities (barbecues and basketball) while still recalling the charm of a snowy tradition.
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