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A fitting goodbye to the Trail of Honor
For more than two decades, Central Mississippians from all walks of life turned into cooks, drivers, hosts, tour guides, security guards and other service personnel to volunteer at the Trail of Honor. Beginning as a quick fuel and lunch stop for riders of The Run for the Wall Southern route,...
Aldi keeps adding to Mississippi fleet of popular grocery stores with approval of new development
One of the fastest-growing grocery chains is adding another one of its popular markets to its quickly expanding fleet of Mississippi stores. WLBT in Jackson announces that Ridgeland officials approved new plans for a development that will include an Aldi grocery store. On Tuesday, the Ridgeland mayor and Board of...
Forbes: Mississippi 8th riskiest state for pet illnesses
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Animals are valued parts of many households in Mississippi, but a recent report shows that the state’s pets may be among the unhealthiest nationally. According to a recent analysis from Forbes, dogs in the state had the highest percentage of positive cases for both heartworm and hookworm. Canine respiratory illnesses, including dog flu, were the second most prevalent […]
Traveling tips for those with Alzheimer’s disease
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With the summer traveling season approaching, the Alzheimer’s Association wants travelers to know how to help those who are suffering from the disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 62,500 Mississippi residents are living with Alzheimer’s. Kristen White, program manager for the Mississippi Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, said traveling should be […]
Here are some skin safety tips for Mississippians ahead of Memorial Day
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As Skin Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, health officials want Mississippians to protect themselves against UV rays on Memorial Day and beyond. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, it is the nation’s most common form of cancer with five million diagnoses yearly. Complications from sun and heat exposure can cause health consequences long […]
Mississippi’s 2024 Red Snapper season opening this week
MISSISSIPPI (WKRG) — Mississippi’s Red Snapper season will open at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 24, for private recreational anglers and state-for-hire vessels, according to the state’s marine resources department. Mississippi anglers can harvest two Red Snapper per person daily with a 16-inch minimum size limit. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources release said, “each […]
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