Good morning, Jackson.

Firefighters with the Jackson Fire Department battled at least four abandoned building fires from Sunday afternoon to early Monday morning—one on Julienne Street that rekindled at 4 a.m., one on Erin Glen Street that was fully engulfed at 2 a.m., and two on Hooker Street—with no injuries reported as investigators sought the causes.

Marshand Crisler, a former interim Hinds County sheriff who also served on the Jackson City Council, turned himself in Friday and is now held in a prison in Beckley, West Virginia—he was convicted in November for taking bribes and supplying ammunition to a felon.

The Jackson State University band Sonic Boom of the South performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Saturday—sharing the stage with Travis Scott—and will stream a live performance on YouTube on April 19 at 1:40 a.m. CST.

Today, voters in Senate District 18, which covers Leake, Neshoba and Winston counties, will choose a new state senator in a special election set after former Sen. Jenifer Branning joined the state Supreme Court—four nonpartisan candidates are running with plans to help small towns grow and manage money well.

Jackson State football is reloading after its championship season as coach TC Taylor and GM Otis Riddley prepare for next season with several high-profile transfer moves.

Several players signed on February 5 while others entered the transfer portal, including QB Tyriq Starks who returned to the portal despite signing earlier + transfers include commitments to Southern Miss, Mississippi State, UMass, and Marshall.

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.

La Luz Live with Special Guest Color Green

8-11 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Cash or card accepted at door — Experience the cosmic sounds of La Luz as they celebrate their latest album with a night of live music.

Jay Webb Live Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Cash or card accepted at door — Experience the unfiltered sounds of Alabama's own Jay Webb, a rising star in country music.

REDFERRIN Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Tickets starting at $21 — Enjoy a night of live music with Redferrin in Jackson.

Sista Strut Jackson

8 a.m. — LeFleur's Bluff Playground — Community event — Celebrate sisterhood and health awareness at this empowering annual strut.

Closing Mass - Knights of Columbus State Convention

8-9 a.m. — Hilton Jackson — Free entry — Celebrate the conclusion of the Knights of Columbus State Convention with a spirited mass.

Houndmouth Live

7-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating blend of alternative blues by Houndmouth in an intimate setting.

Red Leather Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $20 — Experience the vibrant sounds of Red Leather in an intimate concert setting.