Good morning, Jackson.

Rapper Lil Wayne will perform at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi on Friday, Aug.

14 and at Brandon Amphitheater in Brandon on Saturday, Aug. 15; tickets go on sale Friday, March 20 at 10 a.m. CT.

Lil Wayne will perform at Brandon Amphitheater on Saturday, Aug.

15 with special guests 2 Chainz & The Game. Ticket sales begin Friday, Mar. 20 at 10 a.m. via Tickmaster.com.

Two Mississippi Museums opened the Mississippi Made exhibit in early March to showcase 250 artifacts on local creativity, industry & innovation as part of America250 celebrations; the display remains on the second floor through Nov.

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On Monday, the council approved rezoning land behind the abandoned Metrocenter mall for a proposed industrial facility to produce recycled materials (legal issues over unpaid taxes may cause state ownership).

The project is intended to boost economic activity along U.S. 80.

Residents in West Jackson have demanded a repair timeline for the nearly one-year closed Coleman Avenue Bridge after safety concerns blocked their main route.

Hinds County will open bids on April 1 and repairs are expected to take six months depending on weather.

St. Dominic hospital has introduced a robotic surgery system that gives doctors extra tools and lets patients recover faster.

Mississippi lawmakers approved a bill that sets up a clinical trial to study ibogaine for opioid use and mental health issues using $5 million from opioid settlement funds + matching third-party funds.

The trial will begin in July if Gov. Tate Reeves signs the bill.

A local allergist warns that pollen season has peaked and symptoms may worsen soon — residents are advised to use medication or stay indoors to manage their allergies.

Gov. Tate Reeves signed House Bill 565, known as Jill’s Law, on Monday to require state-regulated health plans to offer biomarker testing+ the test examines patient samples to help determine the most effective treatment; the law honors State Rep. Casey Eure's late wife, who died from cancer.

The Ole Miss women’s basketball team will face Gonzaga at 2 p.m. Friday in Minneapolis as they enter their fifth straight NCAA Tournament appearance—testing their chance to advance past the Sweet 16.

Madison-Ridgeland Academy named Harper Hudnall as its new boys' basketball coach on Tuesday, March 17, replacing longtime mentor Richard Duease & Mississippi’s winningest high school coach.

Hudnall, a former player and assistant coach, is set to guide the team into a new chapter.

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.