Good morning, Jackson.

Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade took place this past weekend downtown as Mayor John Horhn led the route while local residents in green enjoyed floats, beads, and lively Irish traditions in a festive show of community spirit.

The Touch-a-Truck event at Trustmark Park gave families a chance to explore trucks, emergency vehicles, and heavy machinery on Friday and Saturday.

Hosted by the Junior League of Jackson + proceeds helped fund 30 community projects including a special field trip for 1,000 second-graders.

On Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m., Warren County Fire Service responded to an outside fire at International Paper (a facility handling wood chips and a rubber belt) that escalated into a structural incident; firefighters brought it under control by 10 a.m. with no injuries reported.

Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman performed in Jackson on Mar.

27 at 4:00 p.m. attracting local music fans with his energetic set.

Jackson Public Schools held their first job fair of 2026 on Saturday at Kirksey Middle School where about 100 candidates attended to fill roles from teachers to support staff.

The district will hold more fairs in the fall to address staffing vacancies and offer referral bonuses.

A colony of bees made a temporary home on the United Airlines ramp at Jackson Municipal Airport on Saturday, Mar.

28. Central Mississippi Honey Bee Removal safely relocated the bees after the airport authority shared video on Instagram + alerted 16 WAPT News.

On Saturday, about 100 local women attended Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Pretty Girl’s Day Out in Jackson, where yoga, guided meditation, therapy sessions, and a fireside chat helped promote inner peace and support maternal and child health programs; guests also donated diapers and period products.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mississippi Greek Picnic

2-11 p.m. — Mississippi Greek Picnic LLC. — Sponsorship opportunities available — Celebrate the legacy and unity of the Divine Nine Black Greek-letter organizations with a vibrant community gathering.

Wilco Live Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Thalia Mara Hall — Cash or card accepted — Experience a live performance by the Grammy-winning rock band Wilco.