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Jackson Zoo cited for poor sanitation, food storage, USDA report shows
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Poor sanitation and poor food storage were among five non-compliant issues found at the Jackson Zoological Park during a USDA inspection, a copy of the inspection report shows. The USDA inspected the West Jackson facility in April. The inspection was required for the city to maintain...
Red Lobster closing restaurants, including some Mississippi locations
JACKSON, Miss. — Red Lobster isclosing a number of its restaurants across the U.S., including some in Mississippi. In addition to closing about 50 of the restaurant's 650 locations, TAGeX Brands is selling off Red Lobster kitchen equipment, furniture and other contents during an online auction. The auction begins Monday and continues through Thursday, according to company founder Neal Sherman.
Calling all crawfish lovers: Head to Cathead Distillery for crawfish boil, Cathead cocktails
The second annual Cathead crawfish boil will be held this Saturday. Cathead Distillery announced in a Facebook post: "Celebrate summer with Cathead Crawfish Second Boil of the season! Join us May 18th from 12-9 p.m. at Cathead Distillery for LIVE MUSIC, CRAWFISH, CRAFT CATHEAD COCKTAILS, & BEER! Mark your calendars! Indoors and outdoors will be open and this event is free and open to the public. We are pet and family friendly."
Walmart to host Wellness Day on May 18
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Walmart pharmacies nationwide will take part in Wellness Day on Saturday, May 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Customers can receive free health screenings for things like glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure, as well as affordable immunizations against COVID-19, shingles, tetanus, measles and others. Select stores will feature vision […]
Students learn the benefits of gardening
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Science teacher Rolando Roman, or ‘Coach Ro’ started a gardening club at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Jackson. The Junior Master Gardener Club consists of a group of 4th graders who meet on Thursdays, just before school starts. “I do these initiatives because I wish someone did it for me,” said […]
A Lot Alike: A Book Writing Workshop
Author Maranda Joiner joined us in studio to discuss the “A Lot Alike: A Book Writing Workshop.”. The event will be held on Sunday, May 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Synergy Link in Jackson. The registration cost is $25. Attendees can expect to learn more about...
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