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Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jackson is celebrating 601 Day this weekend with a 5K run at Belhaven Town Center, a car show on Sunday, an art gallery opening on Monday, and a social event Friday at Cathead Distillery + JXN Run Club hosted the run to promote community and health. WAPT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jackson State University's new president, Denise Jones Gregory, begins a year-long leadership training to bring stability to the school. The program is part of a $97,500 contract with AGB Search as the university tackles challenges like housing shortages and faded alumni ties. Mississippi Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ MFP CEO Donna Ladd explains that systemic journalism—exemplified by the Trusted Elections project launched eight years ago at the Jackson Free Press—has led to practical changes like a new law limiting polling place moves before elections & continues to drive important local reporting on voting rights. Mississippi Free Press
- ➤ A broken water line in Jackson was fixed on Friday, May 29 by city crews, & water service was restored to affected neighborhoods. WLBT News
- ➤ The MDWFP released its 2026 Memorial Day weekend boating citation data on Friday, May 29, offering key figures that highlight boating safety enforcement trends (which may guide future public event strategies). WLBT News
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2026 Cathead Jam - Friday
3:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Martin's Downtown — Ticketed event — Celebrate music while supporting education programs in Mississippi's underserved communities.
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Ashley McBryde Live in Concert
7-9 p.m. — Thalia Mara Hall — Ticket pricing varies — Experience an evening with GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Ashley McBryde showcasing her storytelling prowess and chart-topping hits.
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The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery
6-9 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown — $ — Engage in a hilarious interactive murder mystery dinner featuring a four-course meal.
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