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Jackson
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A lottery player from Pearl won $1 million after buying a winning ticket at Gas & Grub in Florence. This win marks the first $1 million prize on the $30 Millionaire Maker scratch-off. WLBT News
- ➤ Mississippi Farm Bureau’s State Women’s Leadership Committee donated supplies to Ronald McDonald House in Jackson to support families with critically ill children—ten committee members from across the state teamed with local businesses to help create a play area for siblings. WAPT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Salad Days Hydroponic Farm opened a new 68,000 sqft greenhouse at the Flora Industrial Park Tuesday with state and local leaders, and the facility will produce up to 3 million heads of lettuce annually using advanced hydroponic technology (including Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson). WAPT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Mar. 18, community leaders, banks, and small business owners gathered in Jackson for a summit hosted by Mississippi Communities United for Prosperity to explore investment and economic growth in underserved neighborhoods + build stronger partnerships. WAPT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jackson Public Schools teamed with FedEx Cares and Operation Warm to provide over 300 pre-kindergarten students (at Van Winkle Early Childhood Center) with new shoes and socks Wednesday to boost their confidence in class. WAPT
- ➤ Belhaven University restored its systems after a cybersecurity incident on March 6 and says no personal information was compromised. Online courses resumed today and most student services operate normally while remaining administrative systems will be fully restored by week’s end. WAPT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Sen. Thad Cochran was remembered on Wednesday at the Two Mississippi Museums for his work bringing state funds to education, infrastructure, healthcare and hurricane recovery — his 45 years in Congress impacted many Mississippians. WLBT News
- ➤ The Legislature passed bills to remove the cannabis concentrate potency cap, extend caregiver card renewals, and add a right-to-try option for patients (a move to simplify access) and sent them to Gov. Reeves for review. Mississippi Free Press
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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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