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Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dave’s Hot Chicken will open Thursday in South Medford across Center Drive from the Walmart. The restaurant (known for spicy, breaded chicken tenders and sandwiches) marks the chain’s first location south of Eugene. KOBI-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Classic Albums Live will perform The Dark Side of the Moon live in full at the Historic Holly Theatre (226 West 6th Street) on Wednesday, May 27; doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are available from $42 to $62. KDRV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Downtown Medford Association is launching its new Storefront Activation Program to attract new businesses downtown — offering financial incentives funded by $25,000 from City Council. The initiative aims to revitalize the downtown core. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office mourns Corrections K9 Koda, a chocolate Labrador and Chesapeake Bay Retriever mix who, after nearly six years in drug detection, passed away following his June 2024 retirement—Koda assisted with searches at the jail, schools and airport, leaving a lasting impact on community safety. KOBI-TV
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Dirty Dancing In Concert
11 AM – 2 PM — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the classic film like never before with live performances and music.
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Voz de Mando and Banda Rancho Viejo Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Medford Armory Rental Venue — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the best Norteno band with a unique style.
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Rogue Valley Royals Hockey Game
12-3 p.m. — The RRRink — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting junior hockey game featuring the Rogue Valley Royals in Medford, OR.
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