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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: October 4-6
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (October 4-6) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi Food Truck Friday – Jackson – Friday Belhaven Block Party – Jackson – Friday Before it Hits Home – Jackson […]
MS State Fair food: We took professional chefs to the fair. Here's what they recommend
From classics like funnel cake to unusual dishes such as donut burgers, the Mississippi State Fair has made a tradition of offering a wide range of food in its 165-year history. On opening day of the 2024 Mississippi State Fair, the Clarion Ledger took two downtown restaurant owners and chefs to try out some of midway's vendors. Michael Longo and Ashley Davis, owners and chefs at the well-loved Jackson deli Steve's, tried several dishes from classic...
Lost history of the Mississippi State Fair
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The 165th Mississippi State Fair will likely excite many across the state, but two major parts of its history are largely unknown or forgotten. Much of the cultural identity of Jackson and Mississippi is tied to the fair. The Mississippi Agricultural Bureau and the Mississippi Agricultural Society sponsored the first state […]
South Jackson residents frustrated with damaged traffic light
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – South Jackson residents called on city leaders to step in after a downed traffic light caused problems for drivers. The problem occurred late Sunday morning when a vehicle struck a pole and damaged the traffic light. It’s located at the intersection of Suncrest Drive and McDowell Road. Residents want the city […]
MSDH inspects all food booths at 165th Mississippi State Fair
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As the 165th Mississippi State Fair opens in Jackson, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has inspected all food booths to ensure safe preparation of fair foods. Inspectors from the MSDH Food Protection Division inspected all vendors with the same criteria of restaurant inspections, looking for proper food storage, hot and […]
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