Good morning, Jackson.

Clean Up Jackson improved downtown entrances on Pearl Street and Pascagoula Street on Thursday by cutting trees, pressure washing bridges, and rounding up trash — the work started after state and city leaders raised concerns and private donations fueled the effort.

The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum is displaying a .45-caliber pistol believed to have been used to kill 14-year-old Emmett Till in 1955—an artifact acquired from a family with no ties to the case.

The exhibit marks the 70th anniversary of Till’s death—showing the unvarnished truth of our civil rights history and notifying his relatives of the acquisition.

Two Mississippi Lottery players won $2 million prizes when a Mega Millions ticket from a Moss Point travel center doubled its $1 million win with the Megaplier—while a Powerball ticket from a Coldwater food and gas station doubled its prize using the Power Play.

Mayor John Horhn said Jackson is leaning toward using a public-private partnership to run its water system and manage public works—a plan he raised at recent public meetings that would bring in private firm expertise to address the city’s staffing challenges—as interim manager Ted Henifin is set to step down in 2027. This approach would allow the city to better manage its infrastructure needs in the coming years.

Two property companies filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Jackson's water system operator JXN Water — alleging that its tiered billing forces apartment residents to pay nearly triple what homeowners pay at Park at St. Andrews and jeopardizes affordable housing.

The suit calls for an immediate stop to water disconnections until the utility revises rates, sets formal dispute procedures, and extends payment plans.

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins traveled across the state to meet with farmers and hold a roundtable with Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Gov. Tate Reeves about upcoming projects.

She also joined a ribbon cutting at Mississippi Farm Bureau for the new Farm Service Agency building—an initiative that will relocate the Rural Development State Office.

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.

Sunny War Live Concert

6-9 p.m. — Hal & Mal's — Ticket prices TBD — Experience the evolution of Sunny War's music in a captivating live performance.