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Jackson airport gets a team of fluffy new friends
Dallas and Bruno, two black labrador retrievers at the Jackson airport, wagged their tails and strutted happily for the crowd of media at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport on Wednesday as they received their official introduction to Mississippi. While the fluffy young dogs may look like the perfect pets, they are...
Jackson Zoo turns away visitors who don’t have cash, costing thousands in potential revenue
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A lack of modern technology at the Jackson Zoo has cost thousands of dollars in potential summer revenue from would-be visitors who were turned away because the facility only accepts cash, city officials said. The lack of an electronic payment system has hampered the zoo’s...
Pearl River Glass Studio: Beautiful craftsmanship reaches beyond Mississippi
The dream of Andrew Cary Young, Pearl River Glass Studio was founded in 1975. “I went to LSU to study landscape architecture,” he said. “I graduated top of my class, but never practiced landscape architecture at all.”. Instead, Andrew opened a stained glass studio in Jackson. “I took...
Road to 60 summit honors anniversary of Freedom Summer
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – History lovers gathered at the Jackson Convention Complex on Thursday for the Road to 60 summit, which honors the anniversary of Freedom Summer in Mississippi. For the next three days, organizers will commemorate the legacy of the Freedom Riders from the summer of 1964. Attendees will be able to participate in […]
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Top 5 Mississippi-centric sandwiches
This article first appeared on the Magnolia Tribune. When you think of a “Mississippi sandwich,” what comes to mind?. No comfort food is as simple, hearty, or iconic as the sandwich. Delicious bread, slathered in mayo or a secret sauce, with pretty much any filling your heart desires.
Steve's Deli in Downtown Jackson set to reopen. See when, and what's new
The transition is complete and this Downtown Jackson eatery will be open again on Monday. Michael Longo and Ashley Davis have finished the process of buying Steve's Deli from Daniel Fairly, who purchased the iconic brand in May 2023 in a deal with long-time owner Steve Long, who along with his wife, Julie, moved to Pennsylvania. ...
‘We just don’t want you to give up’: Parks Director outlines plans for Jackson Zoo
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson City Council members are raising more questions about the administration’s decision to count some $677,000 in city appropriations as revenue for the Jackson Zoological Park. “Is it going to be your practice... that revenue-generating enterprises within this city, if the city gives it $1.6...
Girls Night Out Fashion Show planned
The Pearl Chamber of Commerce will host a Girls’ Night Out Fashion Show on Saturday, August 17 and will include not only a fashion show, but also boutique shopping, red carpet photos and catering. Boutique shopping begins at 4 p.m., with the fashion show following at 6 p.m. The...
Local trainer aims to make Jackson fit again
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Working out three to five days throughout the week for just 30 minutes can cause a dramatic change in your life. Mississippi has a history of being known as one of the unhealthiest states in the country, but a trainer in the Jackson area said he’s looking to change the narrative. […]
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