Good morning, Jackson.

City officials and community members moved five families in Jackson from the uninhabitable Grand Chateau complex to hotels on Sunday after extreme heat made the Capitol Street building unsafe.

Families with children may remain in hotels for up to six weeks—cooling tents opened at the Jackson Police Training Academy on Monday to aid residents.

Multi-platinum rap star Kevin Gates will perform at Brandon Amphitheater on Saturday, Oct.

17 (tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. with free onsite parking available), marking an exciting fall music event for local fans.

Jackson City Council will consider an agreement today giving the Mississippi Museum of Art responsibility for the McNair-Davis Planetarium, which will reopen by Dec.

31 after renovations. The city will pay $250,000 upfront + a $130,000 annual fee starting Oct. 1 to support programming and upkeep.

Rapper Rick Ross will speak at the Mississippi Book Festival on Saturday, Sept.

26, where he will discuss his new book Renaissance of a Boss: Notes from a Creative Reawakening and answer questions about his creative journey.

German cookie maker Griesson – de Beukelaer announced a $70 million investment in Madison County that will create 30 jobs, build a new manufacturing facility and renovate a site in Gluckstadt.

The project is the company’s first Mississippi investment and supports long-term local growth.

Pearl Junior High School has introduced Atlas, an AI-powered robotic dog to help students learn coding and safety measures as classes resume.

The program offers hands-on technology experiences to prepare students for future careers.

Following his 2024 Olympic visit, music teacher Mitchell McGinnis revived Jackson Rugby by recruiting players via Facebook and scheduling practices at Murrah High School; the team now cleans up after each meeting (including trash pickup) and gathers on Sundays at 3 p.m. to train and play.

Jennifer Lyn and The Groove Revival: Electric Eden

7:30 – 9:00 PM — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $30 + fees — Experience a high-impact concert with classic rock vibes and modern blues influences.

Goodnight and Morning Concert

8-11 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $15, $20 day of show — Experience a night of eclectic rock with local favorites Goodnight Morning, Smokies, and Shiba Shiba.

I Love R&B Party

9 p.m. — Hal & Mal's — From $25.87 — Celebrate the era of R&B with dance floors, sing-alongs, and feel-good energy.

An Evening With Patty Griffin

7-11 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $40.00 ($50.00 day of show) — Experience the soulful artistry of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Patty Griffin live in concert.

Groove Fest 2026

8-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $20.00 — Experience an electrifying night of live music at Groove Fest in Jackson, MS.

Laugh Therapy: The Comedy Experience

8-11 p.m. — Thalia Mara Hall — Tickets from $104 — Experience a night of laughter with Tony Roberts in Jackson.