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In today's newsletter:

• Why is trash piling up under this busy Northeast Jackson bridge?
• What Jackson families could pay if JXN Water’s hike goes through
• How Jackson dads turned school drop-off into a high-five celebration

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Christmas Classics and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 39 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and cooler, temps: high: 57, low: 37.
• Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northeast Jackson bridge plagued by debris and trash (wapt.com) — Residents and business owners in Northeast Jackson are worried about a growing pile of trash under the I-55 frontage road bridge near Canton Mart, where debris like shopping carts and strollers keeps accumulating. A local cleanup advocate is targeting the site, while the Mississippi Department of Transportation looks for a long-term solution to clear and prevent future dumping.
   

• Jackson officials face deadline on JXN Water rate increase decision (wapt.com) — Jackson officials are racing a Friday court deadline to weigh in on JXN Water’s proposed rate hike, which could rise 25% by 2029. City leaders say they’re pushing to protect residents already facing high poverty, while JXN Water argues it’s losing over $1 million a month without increases.
   

• Dads at the door: Dads cheer on students as they start their day (wfmz.com) — At a Jackson-area elementary school, local dads are transforming morning drop-off by forming a high-five tunnel to cheer kids into the building. Once a month they volunteer before work, creating a quick burst of encouragement that students and fathers say brightens the whole school day.
   

📸 Around Jackson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jackson

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 27

• 2025 XJXN Soulabration
  Mississippi Coliseum, Livestock Barn (Dairy), 1207 Mississippi St, Jackson
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Ballet Magnificat! Presents Light Has Come
  Jackson Preparatory School - Fortenberry Theatre , 3100 Lakeland Drive , Flowood
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Candlelight: Christmas Classics
  222 North St , Jackson
  8:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Special Menu at the Sheraton Flowood
  Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel & Conference Center , 115 Laurel Park Cove , Flowood
  11:00 am

Wednesday December 31

• Catfish Ball at Hal & Mal's
  Hal & Mal's , 200 Commerce St , Jackson
  8:00 pm
• Happy Landing
  Duling Hall Live Music & Events , 622 Duling Ave Suite 206 , Jackson
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Pearl Junior High vs Byram Middle
  Pearl High School , 500 Pirates Cove , Pearl
  5:00 pm
• Southern Lights
  Trustmark Park , 1 Monsters Aly , Pearl
  5:00 pm
• Boys Soccer V. Byram (home)
  Pearl Junior High Jackson, MS 39208
  6:00 pm
• Capital Area Sponsor Appreciation Christmas Party presented by Southern Beverage Company: Ridgeland
  Southern Beverage Company , 270 Highland Colony Pkwy , Ridgeland
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Jingle All The Way
  608 US-51 , Ridgeland
  4:00 pm
• Ballet Magnificat! Presents Light Has Come
  Jackson Preparatory School - Fortenberry Theatre , 3100 Lakeland Drive , Flowood
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pets as cute Christmas gifts!
  Zeke and Oscar here to talk to you about pet adoption. Some of you are probably hellbent on bringing home a puppy for Christmas and I get it. There… (Nextdoor LOHO)
• Good morning
  I want to take time out and thank everyone for the prayers for my son an family I really appreciate everyone I want to let whoever need house… (Nextdoor LOHO)

• Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in Jackson. Apply here.
• AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate (Part Time) in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pearl

• PRCC Celebrates 50 New Nursing Graduates at Fall 2025 Pinning Ceremony (picayuneitem.com)
• Residents share concerns for lack of lighting on West Rankin Parkway (wlbt.com)

Flowood

• Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for Dec. 16, 2025 (clarionledger.com)

Ridgeland

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-- The Patch AM Team

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