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Hey Jackson, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Green infrastructure to revive Farish Street, new Multiplier Madness scratch-offs, and free museum day + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Jackson protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Plans emerge at parks forum: Jackson groups and officials are pushing green infrastructure to revive Farish Street and expand the Museum Trail, linking museums and parks and adding green space to cool and connect neighbors — see what’s planned for Jackson.
New ways to win bigger: Mississippi Lottery’s first Multiplier Madness scratch-off games are available today, including $2 tickets with top prizes of 20,000 and 2X wins, plus 5X Crossword, 10X, and 20X — see what’s planned and when.
A legacy of service: Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area celebrated 40 years with a Jackson luncheon, highlighting 675 homes built and many paid off, and honoring Polly Hammett as volunteer of the year — see the milestones celebrated.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
When carb cravings hit: BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar nails the weeknight pasta mood: creamy Alfredo, smart seasonal specials, and a cozy, see-your-neighbors buzz. Ideal for midweek routines, with them handling the sauce and the dishes while you savor, chat, and relax.
Treasure hunt vibes: At Repeat Street, your closet gets a dose of history with vintage gems, consigned staples, and accessories that make outfits pop. Think costume jewelry and rare finds, the kind that leave you grinning about the one-of-a-kind piece you scored.
Freeze for fast recovery: If your back-to-the-gym optimism met a very real hamstring twinge, Core Wellness and Recovery offers whole-body and spot cryo, compression, and other low-effort fixes that make sore feel optional. A quick reset helps remind your legs who’s boss.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎬 Rom-Com Rendezvous @ Highland Village | Tuesday (3/3) at 4:00 PM – Kick off Spring Break with The Parent Trap in the Highland Village courtyard, because you still know the lines. Bring your chair and a blanket, or reserve an UpCountry Camps setup that benefits the Jackson Heart Foundation, then grab bites, popcorn, and $1 candy.
🎶 Southern Soul Tuesday @ M-Bar Sports Grill | Tuesday (3/3) at 6:00 PM – Whether you call it grown-folks music or just Tuesday, MBar brings live Southern Soul, free entry, and a proper grown folks vibe. Add 2-for-1 drinks, $3 tacos, Marlena on the mic, and DJ Big O, then let your two-step do the talking.
🆓 Access for All: Free First Saturdays @ Mississippi Museum of Art | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – On the first Saturday of every month, the museum is gloriously free, no excuses. Stroll the exhibitions, dabble in drop-in artmaking, and join a guided tour, all on the house. Culture without the cover charge, and yes, your wallet can relax.
📦 Book Packing Party @ Big House Books | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Make Sundays feel useful with a low-key book packing party that sends free paperbacks to readers in Mississippi correctional facilities. Less small talk, more good karma. Bring gently used paperbacks if you’ve got them, and peek at the Accepted Titles list first, https://bighousebooksms.org/2021/01/28/accepted-titles/.
👪 Holding Space 2026 @ Hilton County Line Road | Wednesday (3/18) at 9:00 AM – Take a breather and hit Holding Space, a two-day maternal health gathering for mamas, families, and folks who back them. First up, a free resource expo for support. Then a CEU-friendly symposium for providers and advocates, because it takes a village, not a group text.
💠The DayDream 5 @ Phoenix Bar and Grill | Saturday (3/21) at 4:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to swap the fleece for sunglasses, this is it. Phoenix Bar & Grill hosts The DayDream 5, a spring day party with DJ Twigga, free entry, and table reservations for those who like their dancing with a seat.
🌷 Spring On The Green @ The District Green at Eastover | Thursday (3/26) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats easing into spring with live music on the lawn, local artists, and a drink you didn’t have to pour. District Green at Eastover hosts a free hang with snacks, jewelry stalls, and games that wear out kids while you catch up.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Jackson report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 2%
Patchy fog before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 11%
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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