Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said Thalia Mara Hall should reopen on January 18 at his regular press conference yesterday.
Highlights of the press conference: * Hizzoner led a round of applause for the Jackson State University football team for earning a spot in the SWAC Championship game. Coach J.C. Taylor appeared at the presser.* The Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be held at City Hall Friday at 5:30.
* The annual "Doing Business with the City" will take place tonight at the Jackson Convention Center.
* The Fire Department kicked off its annual toy drive. Donations can be made at any fire station in Jackson. Donations can also be made at the Jackson Walmart on Tuesday and Thursday.
* Mayor Lumumba provided an update on Thalia Mara Hall. He said "we are still on track" for the auditorium to reopen on January 18. Encapsulation of the theatre is 30% complete. HVAC cleaning is 25% complete. Lobby mitigation is 80% complete. Office area mitigation is 90% complete. Theatre mitigation is 20% complete.
The city promised to provide weekly updates on the restoration process on the city website. However, the website has not been updated since November 7.
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January 18, 2026.
The annual "Doing Business with the City" will take place tonight at the Jackson Convention Center.
Note- Participation in this event requires palm grease.
Did he discuss the escalators, elevators, bathroom and the sinking stage? How does he expect a promoter to bring a show if none of that is fixed?
Why isn’t he being hammered with questions about his federal bribery charges? Why are people bot homeibg up the still inages of him and Jody on the SS Honeypot?
Probably because at the beginning it was made clear no questions would be answered about that subject.
Should, and will, are not the same thing.
What are the odds that most shows will NOT return to Thalia Maria and it will become a local use venue...hmmmm
When the mayor goes to jail, will we still have to read this minutia?
If he was white and conservative that wouldn't stop the questions from being asked whether or not he previously made it clear he wouldn't answer.
Do tickets for seats without mold cost more? Will respirator masks be provided? Will there be portapotties outside?
Should patrons bring their own fire extinguishers? Or has that part already been figured out by Chokwe's minions?
I do not believe it will open any time soon! It is a loss to the city and state. The mayor does not care or understand the value of libraries, zoo, symphony, opera ballet, art, clean water, streets, etc. The downtown area looks so rundown and sad. I grew up in Jackson - very disappointing situation.
Fantastic. I'm going to set up a kiosk selling 3M respirator masks, nitrile gloves, tyvek hazmat suits, hand sanitizer, and safety glasses.
You do an important and substantial public service, KF, posting the press conferences of this chump.
Is it clear that the City is not paying his attorney fees?
No way will Thalia Mara be ready for opening this summer!
I wonder if the goal is for it to be an emergency so that he can then use emergency procurement procedures to give the bids to whomever he wants.
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