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Jackson
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The city of Jackson honored civil rights leader Dr. John M. Perkins as he lay in state at City Hall while residents paid their respects. A homegoing celebration is scheduled for today at 11 a.m. to unite family members & community leaders in tribute to his decades of service. WAPT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The JXN Food and Wine Festival returns for its third year with the Friday Feast at the Mississippi Children's Museum and weekend chef demos and tastings. Parking is available at the City Center lot (across from the Museum of Art) for $10 cash. WAPT
- ➤ MS Museum of Art is showcasing quilts and unusual creations that highlight the JXN Food and Wine Festival today, inviting locals to experience a unique display of creativity at the museum. WLBT News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ International Paper announced a $225 million plan to build a new 468,000 sqft sustainable packaging facility on an 80-acre site in Brandon; construction begins in June and operations start late 2027 — employees will move from the old Richland facility once the plant opens. WAPT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Mississippi family recalled in February how a cyberattack knocked out systems at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson — staff had to write orders by hand during a life-saving liver transplant that ended in success for patient Wade Watts. WAPT
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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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Alva Leigh Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Hal & Mal's — $15 — Experience the musical talents of Alva Leigh alongside Call Me Spinster and Newscast in an engaging evening of entertainment.
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Bush Concert
7-10 p.m. — Brandon Amphitheater — Ticket prices from $46 — Catch the iconic band Bush performing live in an exciting evening of rock music.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Time magnifies the margin between success and failure. It will multiply whatever you feed it.
~ James Clear
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