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Jackson
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music star Jason Aldean will perform at Brandon Amphitheater on Friday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. as part of his Songs About Us Tour 2026, with tickets available from Friday, Mar. 6. WLBT News
- ➤ The Mississippi Gem and Mineral Show returns this weekend at the Mississippi Trade Mart. It runs today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring over 25 vendors (with live geode cracking and jewelry making) for rock and gem fans. WLBT News
- ➤ On Friday, the Jackson Association of Black Journalists hosted a Black History Month event at The Two Mississippi Museums featuring Reuben Anderson, the first black Mississippi Supreme Court Justice and UM Law graduate. He led fundraising for the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. WAPT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Margaret Walker Alexander Library offers free one-on-one computer classes that teach essential skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel and internet safety. Sessions are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for all ages who need access to practice laptops. Mississippi Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Army Corps of Engineers unveiled a new initiative to boost flood control along the Pearl River. The plan will roll out soon to protect local communities and infrastructure from future floods + lay the groundwork for further improvements. WLBT News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UMMC said that clinics statewide will reopen Monday after a Feb. 19 ransomware attack forced a system shutdown (hospitals and emergency departments remained open) and they will extend hours to help reschedule cancelled appointments while the FBI investigates the incident. Mississippi Free Press
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Paul Thorn Live Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Tickets available — Experience Paul Thorn's storytelling through soulful music and heartfelt lyrics.
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