Good morning, Jackson.

On Tuesday, a man was sentenced after shooting a Lyft driver seven times and stealing her car — Congressman Bennie Thompson held a town hall while JSU’s Sonic Boom of the South performed at Coachella.

Dontarius Magee pleaded guilty to shooting Lyft driver Brandy Littrell seven times and stealing her car in November 2021, and he will serve 30 years in prison with five years on probation.

Two Capitol Police officers, Steven Frederick Jr. and Michael Lamar Rhinewalt, have been indicted for manslaughter for the fatal shooting of a Jackson man on Sept.

25 in Hinds County—prosecutors ruled that the self-defense claim was unreasonable as Frederick resigned after a DUI charge while Rhinewalt remains on duty.

A Jackson man was arrested after firing his gun at police on Clark Street near Clark Avenue and Englewood Boulevard after 6 p.m.—he ran into an abandoned house and was taken into custody by several law enforcement agencies.

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert in Jackson for Buford DeMarco Strong (51), a man with a medical condition that may impair his judgment who was last seen at 11 a.m. on April 13 in the 1300 block of Perkins Street in Hinds County.

Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said renovations on the Russell C.

Davis Planetarium in downtown Jackson may finish by the end of the year while a $21 million project will add new exhibits, seats and high-tech doors—designed like a Star Trek entrance—that join the venue to the Arts Center of Mississippi.

Hinds County officials question whether the receiver at Raymond Jail is still needed—arguing the federal takeover relied on old evidence.

The county filing requests that receiver duties be narrowed to focus solely on addressing constitutional rights issues while current jail conditions are reviewed.

Governor signed House Bill 916 to set new state rules that will limit vape product sales before the end of the year.

Retailers must sell or remove unauthorized items within 60 days after a directory is released on October 1 — while some store owners warn the change could cut over half their stock and health experts say it will help keep youth safe.

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.