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Mississippi bill seeks casino site in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. — A new bill in the Mississippi House would allow development of a casino in the capital city of Jackson — a dramatic change in a state that, until now, has limited casinos to sites along the Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River. House Bill 1989...
Sunset Concert Series returns to the Rez
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Rez Life Sunset Concert Series will return on March 28, 2024, at Bobby Cleveland Park at Lakeshore on the Reservoir. This month’s entertainment is ALTER EGO. Organizers said there will be food and beverage vendors on hand. The Reservoir Foundation will be serving burgers, hot dogs, and ice-cold beer, […]
Easter Weekend at the Ag Museum
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Studio 3 visited the Ag Museum to get a preview of this weekend’s Easter event. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Please click here to report it and...
Walker Wins Bass Fishing League Event
John Walker of Hernando caught the winning bass to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League held Saturday, March 24, at Ross Barnett Reservoir. Walker caught a five-bass limit weighing 16 pounds, 9 ounces and earned $3,418 for his victory. The tournament was hosted by Visit Ridgeland and was the...
Hundreds of Jackson Public Schools students had the chance to showcase their art
JACKSON, Miss. — Hundreds of Jackson Public School District students had the chance to showcase their art. On Wednesday, more than 150 pieces were on display at Cardozo Middle School for the first-ever district-wide art exhibit showcase. Twelve judges from around the state had eyes on the art pieces...
Brandon to host 2nd Annual Lemonade Day in May
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Brandon Chamber announced the 2nd Annual Lemonade Day will be held on May 4, 2024. Lemonade Day is a national youth entrepreneurship program that teaches leadership and business skills by encouraging children to launch a lemonade stand business. This year, there will also be lemonade stands in Flowood, […]
Wells APAC Theatre students to perform at International Thespian Festival
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Twenty-five Wells APAC Theatre students will represent Mississippi at the International Thespian Festival (ITF) June 23-28, 2024, in Bloomington, Indiana. Officials with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) said the Thespian Troupe 4909 was recently selected as the top high school production in Mississippi at a statewide convention, earning an invitation to perform at the […]
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