Daily
Jackson
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hal's St. Paddy's Parade will take place Saturday, March 28 in downtown Jackson with a changed route starting at Court and West Streets, and it will now include new city rules — banning guns, glass bottles, grills, cooking over open flames, weapons, boomboxes and ATVs. WAPT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Businesses in Jackson face higher gas prices as costs average $3.55 today, up $0.20 from last week. Truck driver Liony Ramos (local transport operator) said team driving has increased weekly fuel expenses over 50%, costing between $4,000 to $4,500. WAPT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi state archives received newly found KKK documents after their discovery in Jackson. Archivists say the materials will be preserved for research (public history) and made available to interested researchers. WLBT News
- ➤ Rapper Afroman will perform at Martin’s Downtown on April 2 in Jackson + the Hattiesburg native recently won a legal battle over videos mocking law enforcement. WAPT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Andrew’s Episcopal School reported receiving a $1 million donation to fund its new Lower School, which will expand learning spaces and support local students. WLBT News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor John Horhn announced that the Planning and Development Department will soon seek bids to revitalize Jackson Zoo in west Jackson (where low attendance and aging facilities have hurt revenue). He said state and federal tax credits may help attract developers to turn the site into a major attraction. Mississippi Today
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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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Ani DiFranco Live Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $40.25 — Experience the iconic Ani DiFranco's diverse musical styles and empowering themes live.
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