Good morning, Jackson.

Courtney Lipscomb, an art teacher at Florence Middle School, began wood burning in 2021 and showed the craft to children last summer at Ridgeland Public Library during the Summer Reading program & she is now a recognized member of the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi whose work is available for sale.

Community members gathered to honor Jesse Jackson for his role in advancing Mississippi civil rights.

The event celebrated his legacy and lasting impact on local equality efforts.

The Mississippi Lottery is launching Millionaire for Life this weekend with tickets going on sale Sunday.

The game starts with a drawing at 10:15 p.m. on Sunday and costs $5 per play at local lottery retailers.

Lawmakers say hospitals waiting for COVID-19 expense reimbursements from FEMA since 2020 still face delays, and Mississippi hospitals may be owed tens of millions (over $1b nationally) as strict reviews and shutdown measures hold up payments.

UMMC suffered a cyber attack early Thursday that compromised IT systems and took down its website and phone messages.

Staff are working to restore access to medical records & investigate the breach.

Josh Hubbard broke his record during Mississippi State's win over Auburn — a milestone that boosts the team’s momentum for upcoming games.

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.

Joybomb Concert by Smokies

8-11 p.m. — Hal & Mal's — Cost not specified — Experience the electrifying performance of Smokies as they bring their hit 'Paper on Fire' to life.

Mississippi Anime Fest

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Mississippi Trade Mart — Tickets start at $107 — Experience a day of anime festivities at the Mississippi Anime Fest.

St. Patrick's Day Traditional Irish Céilí Dance

6-12 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $10 early bird, $15 at the door — Experience the joy of traditional Irish music and dance with local performers and community spirit.

JXN Food & Wine Festival

7 p.m. - 6 p.m. — Mississippi Museum of Art — Ticket info coming soon — Celebrate food, drink, and culinary talent in a vibrant festival atmosphere.

Epic Funk Brass Band Performance

9 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. — Martin's Downtown — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy sounds of Jackson's very own New Orleans style brass band.

Jackson Indie Music Week 2026

March 22-28 — 219 S President St, Jackson, MS — Tickets on sale now — Celebrate year 11 of independent music, community, and culture in Jackson, Mississippi.