Monday, March 30th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents near Town Creek have reported snakes crawling into yards for years, and Councilman Kenneth Stokes urged the city to spray the creek + overgrown vegetation to reduce snake habitat before more children play outdoors. WAPT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews from the Jackson Fire Department responded around 8:49 a.m. Sunday at Magnolia Apartments on W. Capitol Street, where a structure fire caused heavy damage and displaced multiple families — no injuries were reported. WAPT
- ➤ A fire at the Magnolia Park Apartments on West Capitol Street left eight families displaced Sunday morning as Jackson Fire Department crews responded at 8:49 a.m. and investigators work to determine the cause. WLBT News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An actress known for the Fresh Prince series visited a Jackson elementary school on Mar. 27 to share her experiences with students + teachers. The school community welcomed her appearance and noted her inspiring message. WLBT News
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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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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.
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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.
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