JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The State Fire Marshal’s Office said Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson has 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. The COJ has scheduled a new fire curtain to be installed in July,” said Chaney.

He 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.

WJTV 12 News reached out to the City of Jackson about Thalia Mara Hall. Officials said a date has not been set for the reopening of the facility.

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