Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
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🏛️ Government
Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones will serve as interim Jackson police chief beginning Sept.
5 after Chief Joseph Wade retires; he said he will manage both agencies by relying on trusted staff (he spent 20 years with the JPD) and does not seek a permanent role.
At today's Jackson city council meeting, leaders planned an animal control task force to address the nearly four-year closure of the city's shelter and discussed reopening Thalia Mara Hall, which will be delayed until January due to plumbing issues and asbestos.
A Memorandum of Understanding with Visit Jackson and Convention Center Commission was approved by a 5—2 vote.
Mayor John Horhn said a portion of a $40M bond will pay for fixes at Thalia Mara Hall—repairs like new elevators, asbestos abatement, and fountain restoration—and the building will reopen early next year after the work is done.
City officials added that the bond locks a 4.79% interest rate and some funds may also support paving as part of ongoing road resurfacing projects.
🎉 Jackson Events
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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.
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