JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba and city officials announced Thalia Mara Hall will reopen.

Earlier this month, the State Fire Marshal’s Office announced that Thalia Mara Hall met the standards to reopen. According to State Fire Marshal and Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney (R-Miss.), a follow-up inspection was conducted on June 3.

“A Certificate of Occupancy will be issued to the City of Jackson (COJ). A hydrostatic test was conducted on Monday, June 2, 2025, to determine the integrity of pipes and valves in the building. The test was successful. The building elevators and escalators remain out of service pending repair and inspection,” said Chaney.

Jackson officials said a fire curtain has been ordered for the facility and is expected to arrive in August 2025.

Chaney said a condition of the reopening is that a third-party fire watch must be in place until the fire curtain is installed and passes inspection. A fire watch involves having someone monitor the building during events for fire hazards and to alert occupants and emergency services if a fire breaks out.

City officials also announced that a second chiller for the facility has been ordered.

Thalia Mara Hall closed in August 2024 after mold and other safety issues were discovered.