Good morning, Jackson.

The Jackson NAACP held its 97th Freedom Fund Banquet Saturday night at the historic M.W.

Stringer Grand Lodge—a banquet that honored leaders like Dr. Corinne Anderson and Bonita Bosley while marking Medgar Evers' 100th birthday. Local groups performed at the event and raised funds for scholarships and civil rights work in Jackson—a focus of the evening.

Men, women and children gathered on Mill Street outside 440 Jackson Nightclub as part of the Thousand Man March to call for an end to violence in Jackson—organizers noted homicides dropped from 92 last year to 51 this year and vowed to keep marching until violence is zero, with the march ending at the Mississippi Capitol.

Marshand Crisler, a former Hinds County sheriff and city councilman convicted on federal bribery charges in November 2024, claimed on September 12 in the Fifth Circuit Court that his conviction should be overturned due to alleged government entrapment—his lawyer argued that investigators contrived the scheme to turn campaign contributions into bribes for ammunition.

Governor Reeves announced on Friday that Mississippi's non-farm employment reached 1,205,500 jobs in August—marking a new record.

He credited record private sector investment and higher wages for the state's strong economic performance.

Bridgette Morgan filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court Friday after narrowly losing the 2024 Hinds County judicial race to Yemi Kings by 2,484 to 2,234, arguing absentee ballots were not handled per state law—she challenges the lower court's dismissal of her petition.

City officials reported that a major leak at the zoological park is one step closer to being fixed after they shut off the valve filling the moat around the chimpanzee exhibit and moved the chimps to a temporary enclosure.

Interim Chief Administrative Officer Pieter Teeuwissen said engineers will return next week to review updated repair recommendations—efforts that aim to avoid future high water bills after the leak likely cost millions in fees.

Drugstores in Jackson will offer updated COVID-19 vaccines this fall even though a government advisory did not recommend the shots; insurers will cover them at no cost through 2026—helping residents get protection at local pharmacies.

Large employers may set their own rules, so residents should check with their insurers to know if their coverage applies.

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.

Montell Jordan & All-4-One Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Mississippi Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of classic R&B hits with Montell Jordan and All-4-One.

The Soul City 3 Listening Experience

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Capri Theater — Tickets available — Experience the soulful blend of organ trio music with a Mississippi twist by The Soul City 3.

Sanderson Farms Championship

8:00 – 9:30 AM — The Country Club of Jackson — Ticket prices vary — Witness top golfers compete in this exciting championship event.

Cory Asbury Concert

2-3:30 p.m. — Mississippi Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience an uplifting performance by Cory Asbury in the heart of Jackson.

JJ Grey & Mofro Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $72.20 — Experience a night of southern-fried rock and swamp funk with JJ Grey & Mofro.

Ben Sollee Live Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $29.45-$30 — Experience the unique sounds of Ben Sollee's blend of Americana and global influences in an intimate setting.

The Petty Things Live Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Tickets $25.30 — Enjoy a heartfelt tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with an all-live performance.