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Homeless shelters in the capital city are working together to make sure everyone has a warm place to stay over the Christmas weekend.

The city held a public hearing Thursday to get the community’s feedback on the proposed changes being made.

Here’s a list of each city in the Jackson metro area hosting a parade, including the event route.

Sixth-grade students at Saint Richard's Catholic School wished a Merry Christmas to the residents of the Manhattan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

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Explore WLBT's Holiday Gift Guide to kick off your holiday shopping!

Mayor George Flaggs says a new stadium is long overdue with all the excitement Coach Deion Sanders is bringing to the metro area.

The donation will go to the district's Advanced Academics Program.

The large break on Fortification Street near Maple Street was discovered on Tuesday and repairs have been ongoing throughout the day and night.

During the school year, the pantry is open Monday through Friday from 4 - 5 p.m. Each summer, the pantry will hopscotch around the Jackson metro during lunch hour.

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The estimated cash value for the drawing is $299.8 million.

The Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable is looking for voices to speak up about the issues that are keeping women from receiving the healthcare they need.

The family-friendly event will feature food, crafts, music, and games for the kids two days before Halloween.

The city of Jackson said its exploring all options when it comes to garbage pick up, including the designated local pick-up spots.

Thursday is Mississippi Heroes Day. All police officers, first responders, firefighters, healthcare workers, medical professionals, and active military will be given free admission into the Fair with identification.

The 8-foot-wide trail features a fun and interactive outdoor experience.

Here's a lineup of special events, featured attractions, and ticket information.

Floyd Shankerman's family has owned the same store for more than 100 years in Clarksdale - and he still goes to work 6 days a week!

Bethal Miles, a Chicago native and a junior at the University of Southern Miss, is using his large social media to collect bottled water.

The company plans to share more details about the initiatives as it rolls each one out in the coming weeks.

Activities will be at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum, the Mississippi Children’s Museum, and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.

Bottled water donations and volunteer drive-thru distributions came from ordinary people, schools, churches, businesses, and other organizations.

The mayor and governor continue to swap words amid Jackson’s ongoing water crisis.

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered/Missing Child Alert for a Pontotoc County teen.

After a 30-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jackson area Jehovah’s witnesses have begun to resume their trademark door-to-door ministry.

132 perfect scores were earned on the 2022 state assessments by students last spring and the district is marking the accomplishment by placing Aced It! signs in students’ yards Friday.

The city said the plant’s water pressure has increased to 78 PSI. The level was 40 PSI on Wednesday.

Crews are installing an emergency rental pump at the plant.

Water, waterless toothbrushes, and dry shampoo will be on hand for anyone affected by Jackson’s water crisis.