Good morning, Jackson.

Two people were taken to the hospital after being stabbed on April 17th at a home on Jacks Place near Old Fannin Road close to Flowood in Rankin County — multiple suspects were detained and investigators are searching for evidence.

Ebony Martin, a Terry High School biology teacher, was surprised on Thursday morning when she received a certificate nominating her for the 16 WAPT Alyce Clarke Award—marking a full circle moment as she graduated from Terry in 2003 and now demonstrates proven classroom skills.

U.S. House Rep. Bennie Thompson endorsed state Sen. John Horhn as the next mayor of Jackson on April 16, saying Horhn is best to lead the city + he will face incumbent Mayor Chokwe A.

Lumumba in a runoff on April 22.

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.

Boot Scootin' Boogie Nights

7:30-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Cash or card accepted at the door — Experience a night of 90's country hits and line dancing with Neon Rainbow.

Logan Crosby Live Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Ticketed event — Experience Logan Crosby’s soulful storytelling and energetic performance in a night of live music.