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June restaurant inspections are in. See which 12 restaurants failed in the Jackson area
Twelve commercial restaurants in the Jackson metropolitan area failed health inspections during the month of June according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. Upon a follow-up inspection, only 10 of the restaurants rectified the problems and earned a passing score from the MSDH as of press time. The other restaurants have not yet had follow-up inspections.
Another Belhaven eatery could be on the rocks. See which one
There are few chefs or restaurant owners in Central Mississippi that have received as many accolades as Louis LaRose, who owns Lou's Full-Serv in Belhaven and Lou's Southern Sandwich Company in Ridgeland. Yet, LaRose will tell you accolades, appearances, awards and well wishes don't pay the bills. "We need every bit of support we...
Caterpillar and fungus pose double threat to Mississippi oak trees and other hardwoods, officials warn
A caterpillar and a fungus pose a double threat to oak trees and other hardwood trees in parts of Mississippi. A significant outbreak of variable oak leaf caterpillar, coupled with the presence of hypoxylon canker, which is a fungus that negatively affects growth and can eventually lead to the death of weak or diseased host trees, has been reported in several cities in or near Central Mississippi, including the Flora, Pocahantas, and Raymond areas.
WJTV’s Melanie Christopher to be inducted into Silver Circle
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – WJTV 12 News’ Melanie Christopher will be honored during the NATAS Southeast’s Gold and Silver Circle Awards ceremony. Christopher will be inducted by the Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) into the Silver Circle. To be eligible for the Silver Circle, one must have 25 […]
Today at 11 Full Episode July 3, 2024
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - This full episode aired on July 3, 2024. 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 include the headline of the story in your email.
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science director retires
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science has retired after 31 years of service. Charles Knight’s journey with the museum began long before his official tenure. “As a kid in the 1970s, I visited the Museum in its old downtown Jackson location and felt like it was built just […]
Tim and Susan Lee earn MIAL award for new album, ‘LOUD’
When the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters gave out its 45th annual awards this June, Thacker Mountain Radio Hour was well represented. Tim Lee, who serves as Thacker’s production director, shared the Music Composition (Contemporary) Award with his wife – and bandmate – Susan. The couple, who record and tour under the name, Bark, […] The post Tim and Susan Lee earn MIAL award for new album, ‘LOUD’ appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Travelers flying into Jackson for Independence Day, family reunions and good food
JACKSON, Miss. — Airport traffic is picking up as people travel from all over to celebrate the Fourth of July. “This is my first time being in Mississippi,” said Deanna Scarborough after arriving at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. Some said they are in Jackson for patriotic...
Shoppers feel pinch of inflation as they stock up for holiday cookouts
JACKSON, Miss. — It’s going to cost you more to feed your family this Fourth of July. From ground beef to potato salad and baked beans, at least one survey says prices have reached a record high. Shoppers 16 WAPT News spoke to said they have seen the...
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