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Jackson
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ 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. WLBT News
- ➤ 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. 6. Mississippi Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Mississippi Today
- ➤ 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. WLBT News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Dominic hospital has introduced a robotic surgery system that gives doctors extra tools and lets patients recover faster. WLBT News
- ➤ 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. Mississippi Free Press
- ➤ 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. WLBT News
- ➤ 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. WAPT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Mississippi Today
- ➤ 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. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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