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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.
Fourth of July fireworks shows in Jackson metro area
The Fourth of July — the day set aside to celebrate the nation's independence — falls on Thursday this year and firework displays are on the calendar to help celebrate. Below are firework shows you and your family can attend. ...
New Capitol Complex Improvement District boundaries now in effect in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - House Bill 1020, one of the more controversial bills passed during the 2023 Legislative session, is now in effect. “We’re all excited about working with more law enforcement because any time you see blue lights, you’re gonna not quite commit the crime,” said Wendell Watts.
All of the Mississippi laws going into effect today
These are laws that were passed during the 2024 regular legislative session. Effective today, the boundaries of the CCID will be expanded from Meadowbrook Road to East Northside Drive in the north, and to I-20 in the south. In the north, it will run east to west from the Pearl...
3 companies illegally dumped waste in Jackson's sewers. 1 has settled, but suit continues
Three companies were sued by the City of Jackson for illegally disposing millions of gallons waste into the sewer system. One has now settled, but attorneys with the city said the suit will continue. During their Tuesday meeting, the Jackson City Council voted to approve a settlement of $630,000 from...
Emergency motion judgment filed against Dau Mabil’s wife
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The brother of Dau Mabil has filed an emergency motion judgment against Karissa Bowley, who is the wife of Dau. Dau was found deceased in the Pearl River in Lawrence County in April 2024 after he disappeared in Jackson in March 2024. Bul Mabil, Dau’s brother, asked the Hinds County Chancery […]
Banks and Stokes argue, but Jackson City Council votes in favor of new housing development
The Jackson City Council erupted into a fiery debate on Tuesday before approving an ordinance for accepting phase one of the Village at Livingston and authorizing the mayor to sign the final development plot. The Village at Livingston is a development plan to build 200 residential homes to the area...
Committee reveals recommendation for Historic Madison County Courthouse
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) -A facility that is currently used as Madison County’s Drug Court could soon be repurposed into a learning center, where people and groups could host meetings and learn about the county’s history. On Monday, the Board of Supervisors approved moving forward with a concept to...
Bugs, fungus affecting Mississippi’s oak trees
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) said oak trees in Central Mississippi are being threatened. According to the MFC, there has been a significant outbreak of variable oak leaf caterpillar, as well as the presence of hypoxylon canker, which is a fungus that negatively affects growth and can eventually lead […]
Funking Up Jackson, Targeting Crime
"Ride to Harlem, Hollywood, Jackson, Mississippi. If we show up, we gon' show out, smoother than a fresh jar of skippy," Bruno Mars sings in "Uptown Funk." The Jackson Shout-out in Mark Ronson's No. 1 hit is actually a salute to Ronson's new protege, Keyone Star, according to the agent who negotiated her contract, Fred McAfee.
Operation Shoestring holds Jackson parenting community event. See when and where
Parents and children in the Jackson area can enjoy interactive activities and discussions on raising children in the capital city at Operation Shoestring's upcoming event. The free public event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 13 at Operation Shoestring's base on Bailey Avenue. Operation Shoestring is...
New leadership named for the Jackson City Council
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – There’s new leadership on the Jackson City Council. On Tuesday, July 2, Councilwoman Virgi Lindsay, Ward 7, was named the new president, and Councilman Brian Grizzell, Ward 4, was named the new vice president. Lindsay and Grizzell will be the president and the vice president for the next year. Former Council […]
Madison County historic courthouse to be digital museum, learning center. What that means
For nearly two centuries, the Madison County Courthouse has stood in the center of Canton's town square. Today, the building is a historical landmark. The building has long since shed its role as a courthouse, and a committee formed several months ago to find a new purpose for the antebellum structure.
Council preview: 2 ordinances and election of new council president, VP set for vote
Two controversial ordinances and the selection of new council leaders will be up for a vote during Tuesday's meeting of the Jackson City Council. First up, the council will vote to approve an ordinance regarding a disputed Ward 3 housing project. If approved by the council, the ordinance would begin...
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