Good morning, Jackson.

Multiple Easter egg hunts are planned around the Metro ahead of Easter on April 20.

Jackson will host an egg hunt Saturday at Livingston Park at the Jackson Zoo with a 10 a.m. lineup and a 10:30 a.m. start that offers free entry for children and a $5 charge for adults — additional hunts are scheduled on April 19 in Jackson, on April 10 in Ridgeland, and by Delta Nu Psi Incorporated with free food, music, games and dancing.

Storms that passed through Mississippi Wednesday night into Thursday morning damaged 60 homes in five counties—Benton, Bolivar, Marshall, Tate and Tippah—and injured six people with no deaths reported while the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency works with local officials to provide tarps, water and food to those affected.

A 37-year-old Jackson man named Kendrick Stubbs is wanted for auto theft, false pretense and embezzlement of an auto after he used a counterfeit check to buy a vehicle on Facebook Marketplace on March 12 and then sold it on March 13 — he later followed the second buyer home and stole the car back.

Candidates in Jackson’s 2025 city elections raised and spent over half a million dollars in a primary held on April 1; state senator John Horhn raised over $101,000 and will face incumbent Mayor Lumumba in an April 22 runoff.

Two other self-funded mayoral campaigns each raised over $100,000—though the money did not lead to many votes.

Legislature approved Senate Bill 2211—revived by Rep. Dana McLean to ensure no rape victim is turned away from a hospital—and the bill will go to the Governor’s desk; if signed, it will take effect July 1 and add more rights for sexual assault survivors.

This law aims to address past gaps in emergency care for sexual assault victims.

Gov. Tate Reeves spoke Thursday at the Sillers building in downtown Jackson after severe weather brought high winds and thousands of power outages — he said the Legislature may call a special session since it adjourned Wednesday without passing a state budget.

Rebel coach Chris Beard turned down a lucrative offer from Texas A&M that reportedly included over $7 million in annual pay & extra funds for player recruitment, and he stayed at Ole Miss as the athletics director extended his contract.

The decision came after Buzz Williams left for Maryland, prompting the Aggies to make a strong move in the coaching shuffle.

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.

Chris Knight Live Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Ticket information available — Experience the unflinching truth of Americana with Chris Knight's heartfelt tunes.

Taylor Hollingsworth Live Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Cash or card accepted — Enjoy an evening of live music with a full bar experience.

Mississippi Ag Innovations Center Event

3-7 p.m. — 2548 Livingston Rd, Jackson, MS — Registration required — Explore innovative growing systems through hands-on farming techniques.

Joanne Shaw Taylor Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $47 — Experience an electrifying night of blues and rock music with Joanne Shaw Taylor.

Lions Spring Showcase

12:30 PM — Reimagine Prep Middle School — Free entry — Experience the energy of student performances and sign up for extracurricular activities.

Southern Avenue Live at Martin's Downtown

8 PM – 1 AM — Martin's Downtown — Cost not specified — Experience the electrifying blend of roots, blues, and soul from the GRAMMY-nominated Southern Avenue.

Bunnies & Butterflies Spring Festival

10 AM – 3 PM — Mississippi Children's Museum — Admission varies — Celebrate Spring with live bunnies and educational fun.