Good morning, Jackson.

Two investigative journalists join the new Deep South Today Reporting Center through the Local Investigations Fellowship.

Mukta Joshi will cover law enforcement in Mississippi while Rosemary Westwood will report on public health in Louisiana, and their work will be copublished by Deep South Today and The Times.

The Jackson Fire Department reported a house on the 3400 block of Midlawn Street caught fire at 7:18 a.m. Thursday after a hospitalized owner left oxygen tanks inside and the explosion rendered the home a total loss with no injuries.

When you visit Medgar and Myrlie Evers' home, you may see a revised brochure after the National Park Service was instructed to remove the word racist from describing Byron De La Beckwith’s role in the civil rights leader’s death.

Visitors say this update could erase details of our local history.

During Black History Month, Jackson honors the legacy of Muddy Waters, a Delta blues pioneer whose journey from Rolling Fork to global stages reshaped American music (his early recordings on a Mississippi plantation marked the start of a revolutionary sound).

Local health experts in Jackson call on women to use American Heart Month to schedule heart check-ups as early detection can prevent serious heart issues.

They say prompt action will help keep the community healthier.

Six Lanier High School football players have signed to play at the next level and will join college teams in the upcoming season – a proud step for local sports.

FunnyManGaitlin’s Awwright Tour

6:30-8:00 p.m. — MikeTown Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with the internet's comedy sensation FunnyManGaitlin in Jackson, MS.

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special

8:30-9:45 p.m. — Old Capitol Museum — Ticketed event — Experience romantic classics performed by Listeso String Quartet under candlelight.

Lilly Hiatt Live Concert

8-10 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $25.30-30.45 — Experience an evening of captivating songs from Lilly Hiatt, celebrated for her lyrical prowess and engaging performances.

Turkish Lamp Mosaic Workshop

10 AM – 12:30 PM — Hilton Jackson — Cost varies — Discover the art of Turkish mosaic lamp-making while enjoying tea and sweets.

Pat Metheny Live

8-10 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $56.75 - $128.90 — Experience the innovative jazz of Pat Metheny in concert.

The Wood Brothers Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $65.50 ($77.35 day of show) — Experience the soulful folk sounds of The Wood Brothers live in Jackson.

You Were Made for Me - The Stage Play

7-11:59 p.m. — Thalia Mara Hall — Ticketed event — Explore love and heartbreak in this heartfelt stage play about discovering your true connections.