Good morning, Jackson.

A home in Jackson caught fire after being struck by lightning on March 24th at 6:56 a.m., according to neighbors.

The home of Sharkey Co. EMA director was damaged by a tornado on Sunday—he said the impact looked as if the storm dropped everything on top of it.

WAPT will hold a free marketing event on April 8 at Duling Hall where nationally recognized speaker Tom Ray will share tips to help local advertisers improve their strategies.

Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and the event will begin at 9 a.m.—breakfast will be served and seating is limited.

Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said a deadly shooting killed a 21-year-old (with several injured) near Lamar and Pearl Streets after Hal's St. Paddy’s Parade ended, and he stressed the incident was not linked to the official festivities.

On Sunday night, Ole Miss beat Iowa State 91-78 to reach the Sweet 16 for only the second time in school history — with Sean Pedulla scoring 20 points and Jaemyn Brakefield adding 19.

The Rebels — who lost 66-56 in their only previous Sweet 16 appearance — will face the winner of the New Mexico-Michigan State game on Friday in Atlanta in an effort to reach a regional final for the first time.

Ole Miss advanced to the Sweet Sixteen for only the second time in school history after beating Iowa State 91-78 on Sunday night—Sean Pedulla and Jaemyn Brakefield led the scoring.

The Rebels will face Michigan State in a South Region semifinal on Friday in Atlanta.

Ole Miss women's basketball advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 69-63 win over Baylor in Waco on Sunday as Madison Scott scored 14 points including a tiebreaking jumper in the final minute.

The team will next face either No. 1 seed UCLA or No. 8 seed Richmond on Sunday night.

2025 NASW-MS Chapter Annual Conference

8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — The Westin Jackson — Refunds up to 30 days before event — Mississippi's largest gathering of professional social workers.

Blue Widow Concert

8 PM - 12 AM | Urban Foxes | Ticket information available | Enjoy a night of live music with Blue Widow in Jackson.

Cardboard Cowboy Live Performance

10 PM – 1 AM | Martin's Downtown | Cost info not provided | Experience the unique Cosmic American Music blending various genres from blues to country.

Best of Senior Living Awards Tour

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | 4500 N State St, Jackson, MS | Free entry | Discover the award-winning senior living communities showcasing exceptional care and services.

Rita Brent Live

7-11 p.m. — 440jxn — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with award-winning comedian and musician Rita Brent, a Jackson native and military veteran.

2025 Jackson Indie Music Week ICON Awards

6-10 p.m. | 440jxn | $25 for General Admission, $250 for Reserved Table, $250 for VIP Booth | Celebrate the vanguards and trailblazers of Mississippi's independent music scene.

Brewzle's Cathead Distillery Takeover

5-8 p.m. — Cathead Distillery — $40 admission — Experience whiskey tasting, food trucks, and live music at this fun-filled distillery event.

Caimanes de Sinaloa Concert

9:00 PM - 12:30 AM — HIDEAWAY — $60.00 — Enjoy a vibrant performance by Caimanes de Sinaloa and Recio Sax in Jackson.

John Moreland Live

7:30-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Tickets available — Experience the intimate and thought-provoking folk-rock sounds of John Moreland following his reflective year off.

Love Yourself Community Safety & Health Fair

12-2 p.m. — Jackson State University Student Center — Free entry — Celebrate community well-being with resources, food, and door prizes focused on safety and health.