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Freed slave was original owner of area now known as Fondren
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - As Fondren moves forward with its vision for the future, there is a little-known fact about its past. The bustling business district is on land originally purchased and settled by a former slave for a black community. “I had heard whispers of the Isham Cade story...
Construction underway on two new Byram businesses
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) – Construction is underway for two new businesses in Byram. Bojangles and Take 5 Oil Change are the new businesses that are coming to the city. Byram Mayor Richard White said one of those businesses will fill a building that has been vacant for a couple of years. “Bojangles has taken a […]
‘Not justified’: Corps appears to reject One Lake; backs similar, cheaper alternative
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Supporters of a flood control plan that would create a roughly 1,400-acre lake along the Pearl River have been dealt another blow, with the release of a new report saying its construction is “not justified.”. On Friday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released...
Downtown Jackson is continuing to add art to its streets
Downtown Jackson has been experiencing more foot traffic over recent years and some people want to enhance its pathways. Our Jackson Home, the Jackson Downtown Development Corporation, the City of Jackson, and some volunteers have teamed up for another art installation downtown. The crosswalk artwork at the intersection of East Main and Church is titled “Rockabilly Walk” and will replicate four bars from the song “Jackson” made famous by Johnny Cash.
MBS in urgent need of blood donations this summer
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) said blood supply quantities have taken another drastic this summer due to low donor turnout. MBS is extremely low in B and O blood types. In an effort to help replenish the state’s blood supply, the MBS site locations...
Georgetown community hosts annual festival
JACKSON, Miss. — The Georgetown Festival drew a crowd Saturday. For more than two decades the close-knit Jackson community has celebrated unity amongst neighbors. Community organizers said the 21st Annual Georgetown Festival was an opportunity to spread positivity in the city. With a live Blues band, tons of food,...
Get closer to Jackson,MS and beyond with WAPT 16’s Very Local Week
JACKSON, Miss. — You trust Jackson's 16 WAPT to bring you important local coverage every day. Now, we want to connect you to our community like never before with our FREE streaming app called Very Local. All week (June 10th-16th) on Jackson's 16 WAPT, we're showing you everything the...
2 Jackson City Council members met with DA, developers months before FBI showed up
JACKSON, Miss. — Two Jackson City Council members have concerns after meetings they said they had with the Hinds County district attorney months before FBI agents served warrants at the DA’s office and a private business he owns. “Considering, you know, the FBI is interested, you know it...
Roll-Off Dumpster Day returns
Jacksonians took advantage of Roll-Off Dumpster Day. Saturday, the city of Jackson placed dumpsters in the Old Dillard's parking lot at Metrocenter Mall. "It helps a lot. I wish they would have it more, " said Willie Hill, "That's why you have a lot of people dumping stuff on the side of the street because they have nowhere to take it and they don't want to go way out to the landfill."
City of Jackson hosts summer feeding program
JACKSON, Miss. — The city of Jackson will be providing lunch for children over the next month. From June 10 through July 12, the city will serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for Jackson residents up to 18 years old. The city's Jackson Meals Matter will oversee the food giveaway at Smith Robertson Community Center at 505 John Hart St., Sykes Park Community Center at 520 Sykes St., and Westside Community Center at 1450 Wiggins Road.
Pickle lovers enjoy fermented fun in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. — Fermented Fun was what people in the capital city experienced Saturday. The 2024 Mississippi Pickle Fest took place at the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum. From 10 a.m. through 7 p.m., hundreds gathered at the outdoor event to enjoy pickle-themed foods and drinks. Visitors also enjoyed...
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