Good morning, Jackson.

At the Mississippi Capitol, lawmakers are holding a special session to debate potential changes to school choice and its impact on education, leaving local communities awaiting clear direction.

A memorial service was held at Rose E.

McCoy Auditorium on Saturday to honor Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony, a longtime JSU professor and journalism trailblazer. Local leaders including Congressman Bennie Thompson, Governor Tate Reeves, and Mayor John Horn shared tributes after her passing on March 5.

At 7 a.m. Monday, more than 28,000 customers are without power because of severe storms Sunday night; crews are working to restore electricity as temperatures fall into the upper 30s, with 5,380 outages in Hinds County and 1,926 in Adams County.

Jackson will honor civil rights leader John M.

Perkins with a public viewing at City Hall Friday, March 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A motorcade will escort his remains to New Horizon Church International for a wake at 5 p.m. and a homegoing celebration Saturday at 11 a.m.

Owners of Chapel Ridge Apartments on Raymond Road made progress cleaning up trash by Monday but have not yet installed the required gates and fencing mandated on March 17.

A status conference is scheduled for April 14 and they must clear tenants and board up the property by April 15.

Alcorn State’s women’s basketball team is headed to the Women’s NIT after the SWAC Tournament; Mississippi State’s postseason run has ended.

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.

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.

The Chee-Weez Concert

2-6 p.m. — Hal & Mal's — Enjoy a lively performance from The Chee-Weez with engaging music and good vibes.

Afroman Live Performance

9 p.m. — Martin's Downtown — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique blend of humor and hip-hop with Afroman's live show.

Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour

12 AM – 11 PM — Thalia Mara Hall — Cost info not listed — Enjoy a night of sharp humor and storytelling with the comedic force, Gary Owen.

Tantric Live Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $20.00 ($25.00 day of show) — Celebrate 25 years of Tantric's debut album with a live performance of their hits in Jackson, MS.

Christone Kingfish Ingram Live Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $56.75 ($61.90 day of show) — Experience the future of blues with a genre-blurring performance from Kingfish.

K-POP WARRIORS Live Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Jackson Convention Complex Center — All ages welcome — Experience a high-energy family show featuring dynamic K-Pop music and vibrant performances.