Good morning, Jackson.

Riverside Collective, a worker-owned coffee and ice cream bar, opened on July 12 in south Jackson to teach high school students business skills—co-founder Vilas Annavarapu said the renovated building was chosen to spur economic opportunity as local stores closed.

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for 60-year-old Elery Leo Jones who was last seen on Aug.

19 at 11 a.m. near Monaco Street in Hinds County—he suffers from a medical condition that may impair his judgement.

A 4-year-old boy died in Jackson on Monday when his body was recovered from an apartment complex on Greenfield Avenue — a woman was detained at the scene and his body will be sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause of death.

Bluesky blocked access in Mississippi after a state law from 2024 required users to verify their age, which the platform said forces sensitive data collection and harms free speech—Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch defended the law as a measure to protect young people from online harm.

Councilman Ashby Foote said water should not be turned off at apartment complexes because it punishes tenants—he urged JXN Water to seek court action against delinquent landlords and noted Judge Wingate ordered water restored at Tracewood Apartments.

The Call: Ballet Magnificat! in Jackson, MS

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center — Check event page for ticket info — Experience the local premiere of a ballet inspired by Elisabeth Elliot's journey through life's challenges.

2025 HBCU Labor Day Classic - Battle of the Bands

12-6 p.m. — Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant performance of HBCU marching bands in a spirited competition.

After-work Craft Meetup

3-4 p.m. — R G Bolden/Anna Bell Moore — Free entry — Engage in stories, crafts, and hands-on fun after school.

Nash Hamilton Concert

10 PM – 1 AM — Martin's Downtown — Refunds available — Enjoy an evening of Americana music with Nashville's own Nash Hamilton.

An Evening with Jamal Roberts

7-10 p.m. — Jackson Convention Complex Center — Free venue parking — Enjoy an exclusive performance by American Idol sensation and Mississippi native Jamal Roberts.

Grits & Greens Live Performance

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Ticket info unavailable — Experience a rock and roll odyssey with the formidable quartet Grits & Greens.

MCBA Fall Educational Hair Show 2025

8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Jackson Convention Complex Center — $2.50 ticket service fee — Unleash your inner artist and find inspiration at this educational hair show.

Magnolia State Technology Symposium

9:30 a.m. — Mississippi Trade Mart — Free entry — Explore the latest in AI and cybersecurity while networking with professionals and enjoying keynotes from industry leaders.

Juno Dunes Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $10 — Experience the dreamy sounds of Juno Dunes and Modern Bodies in a vibrant indie-pop showcase.