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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."
Why is Red Lobster closing? See how many locations are affected in Mississippi
Red Lobster has closed its Jackson and Hattiesburg locations as part of closures announced of 48 restaurants across 27 states, although the Jackson restaurant never reopened following being closed for renovations in July 2023.The Red Lobster at 6357 Interstate 55 North Frontage Road is officially no longer taking orders from patrons. The other closest location is in Meridian at 201 South Frontage Road. Along with the closures, the equipment from more than 50 locations will go...
JPS announces RFP for surplus school sites
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) announced the launch of a Request for Proposal (RFP) process and the new Repurposing Initiative Webpage to help promote the reuse and redevelopment of the district’s surplus school sites. According to JPS officials, their goal is to revitalize the properties by transforming them […]
How gas prices have changed in Jackson in the last week
Gasoline prices have fallen slightly over the last three straight weeks, providing some relief at the pump for drivers. In the last week, the national average for a gallon of gas has come down about 3 cents. That national average still sits about 10 cents higher than at the same time in 2023. Analysts believe […]
City of Pearl still recovering following last week’s deadly storms
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - The city of Pearl is continuing to recover after strong storms wreaked havoc last week. One person died as a result of last week’s severe weather. Rankin County Coroner David Ruth tells 3 On Your Side that Suzanne Collipp, 57, of Pearl, was standing outside her home on Summerwood Drive when a tree fell on her.
Next few days brings a drier pattern before rain returns late week
Rain is to the east this morning but clouds are sticking around. Clouds will slowly clear by late morning, leaving us with partly cloudy skies for the afternoon and mainly clear skies by sunset. Temperatures go from the 60s this morning to the mid to low 80s this afternoon. Gusts could range up to 20-25 mph at times this afternoon.
Mounted Patrol Unit would be part of JPD's 'footprint' as CCID is set to expand. See details
Mounted police could be a sight residents will see in downtown Jackson. At a meeting of the Jackson City Council's Public Safety and Parks Committee, talks were had of bringing back the now defunct patrol unit. Chief of the Jackson Police Department Joseph Wade said he had discussions with officers interested in saddling back up again.
Old Jackson fire station demolished
JACKSON, Miss. — The Jackson Fire Department finally said goodbye to the old Fire Station No. 20. Crews started tearing down the old fire station Monday morning on Medgar Evers Boulevard. The new Fire Station No. 20 is next door, so firefighters came out to watch the demolition. For veterans of the department, it's tough saying goodbye to a place they called home for so many years.
Mississippi high school championships to air on MeTV Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. — Baseball fans, get ready to cheer on your local high school teams as 16 WAPT and the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) bring you the excitement of live high school baseball championships. The MHSAA high school baseball championship games will air live on Me-TV Jackson...
Focused on Mississippi: Century plant begins to bloom
HAZLEHURST, Miss. (WJTV) – If patience is a virtue, then there is a group of people on East Whitworth Street in Hazlehurst who are up for sainthood, Because they have been waiting patiently for this day for more than 20 years. It was 20 or so years ago that Stephanie Parrish set out a little […]
Jackson Prep wins in walk-off fashion in game one of MAIS 6A Championship
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Prep bats were held in check for most of the evening by the PCS pitching staff. Through five innings, the Patriots were scoreless with just one hit, but only down 1-0. Prep tied the game in the sixth inning, thanks to a Tre’ Bryant RBI ground out that scored Konnor Griffin. However, the Bobcats took the lead back in the top of the seventh.
Nice and Quiet For Now
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A little fog is possible early this morning but otherwise calm conditions are in place as we start our Tuesday. Temperatures made it to the mid-60s for the most part, and we will see the 80s return this afternoon. It will be breezy today with winds gusting up to 20mph in the afternoon.
Smith-Wills ownership in question after governor signs off a new legislation
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Smith-Wills Stadium is City of Jackson property right now, but that may soon change. Commissioner of the Legacy League and CEO of Hank Aaron Sports Academy, which operates out of Smith Wills, Tim Bennett said he wasn’t given a heads-up about the legislation. “No pun...
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