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Farish Forward Fest wraps up two-day event with gospel and blues music festival

Updated: Aug. 25, 2024 at 10:34 PM CDT
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By Verlecia Gavin
Farish Forward Fest wrapped up the free two-day event Sunday evening with a music festival on Farish Street.

St. Jude Dream Home

Sponsors help cut the ribbon for the home in Bristol Crossing neighborhood in Flowood

Open house tours to begin for 2024 St. Jude Dream Home

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 7:39 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
The ribbon is officially cut and the 2024 St. Jude Dream home in the Bristol Crossing neighborhood in Flowood is ready for you to check out.

News

Friday is the last day to qualify for bonus prize in St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway

Updated: Jun. 7, 2024 at 10:50 AM CDT
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By Jordon Gray
The Dream Home is now under construction at the Bristol Crossing Subdivision in Flowood.

Community

Owen McCleese, CHS rising senior

Clinton High School rising senior earns a perfect ACT score

Updated: Jun. 7, 2024 at 10:23 AM CDT
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By Lauren Harvey
About one-quarter of 1% of students who take the ACT earn a top score of 36.

Community

Over 10 thousand Starbucks employees are petitioning for protection over issues like respect,...

Jackson Starbucks files for unionization for better work conditions

Updated: Jun. 5, 2024 at 2:38 PM CDT
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By Lauren Harvey
They are joined with 17 other Starbucks stores across the country.

Community

Stewpot states, “[N]o one is turned away.”

Stewpot extends food pantry hours on Thursdays for the summer

Updated: Jun. 3, 2024 at 12:09 PM CDT
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By Lauren Harvey
Stewpot states, “[N]o one is turned away.”

Community

Barnes & Noble, the Jackson/Hinds Library System, and Pizza Hut are running summer reading...

Summer reading incentives for children

Updated: May. 30, 2024 at 5:30 PM CDT
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By Lauren Harvey
Barnes & Noble, the Jackson/Hinds Library System, and Pizza Hut are running children’s summer reading programs.

Community

Madison Co. Schools offer free meals to children 18 and under, regardless of residency,...

Madison County offers free summer meals for students

Updated: May. 28, 2024 at 5:24 PM CDT
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By Lauren Harvey
Madison Co. Schools offer free meals to children 18 and under, regardless of residency, starting in June.

Community

Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area is working with Women Build and Faith Build to...

Stonewall Street gets two new additions from Habitat for Humanity

Updated: May. 28, 2024 at 11:23 AM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area is working with Women Build and Faith Build to build two new homes in Jackson.

Studio 3

St. Jude Hospital

Updated: May. 17, 2024 at 6:07 PM CDT
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By Studio 3 Staff
The St. Jude Dream Home ticket sales benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Flooring selections in St. Jude Dream Home

Flooring selections in St. Jude Dream Home

Updated: May. 2, 2024 at 4:52 PM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
Studio 3 got a look at the flooring selections going in the home.

Studio 3

Beckham Custom Jewelry

Beckham Custom Jewelry

Updated: Apr. 19, 2024 at 6:02 PM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
Beckham Custom Jewelry is offering a $10,000 custom piece of jewelry to one person who enters the St. Jude Dream Home giveaway.

St. Jude Dream Home

St. Jude Dream Home tickets on sale now!

St. Jude Dream Home tickets on sale now!

Updated: Apr. 19, 2024 at 10:27 AM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
If you buy your ticket today, you could also win a $10,000 custom-jewelry experience from Beckham Custom Jewelry.

Community

Stacey Bennett

Positively Mississippi: Mrs. Bennett’s Kindercougars

Updated: Apr. 8, 2024 at 4:25 PM CDT
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By Carmen Poe
Mrs. Stacey Bennett, a kindergarten teacher at Highland Bluff Elementary is proving that lessons in the classroom go far beyond reading, writing, and arithmetic.

News

Frederick’s Boutique

Positively Mississippi: Frederick’s Boutique, good for the sole

Updated: Apr. 5, 2024 at 11:21 AM CDT
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By Carmen Poe
A shoe store in Vicksburg is good for the soul.

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WLBT Great American Eclipse

See the 2024 Total Eclipse

Updated: Feb. 5, 2024 at 9:56 AM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
Get a pair of eclipse glasses to safely view the 2024 Total Eclipse on April 8!

News

The 2023 St. Jude Dream Home in the Town of Lost Rabbit in Madison will be given away on...

Winner of the 2023 St. Jude Dream Home announced

Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 9:33 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The new homeowner is from Yazoo, Mississippi.

St. Jude Dream Home

The 2023 St. Jude Dream Home in the Town of Lost Rabbit in Madison will be given away on...

St. Jude Dream Home 2023 is now complete and ready for open house

Updated: Oct. 20, 2023 at 11:42 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
We’ll be drawing for the winner of the St. Jude Dream home in less than a week. And handing to keys over to one of you.

News

Tickets now available for the 21st annual Jackson St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway

St. Jude Dream Home giveaway tickets sold out

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:15 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The home features 3 bedrooms, and 3.5 baths and will be an estimated 2,100 square feet.

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WLBT 3 On Your Side

Studio 3 Birthday Club

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 1:38 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Celebrate your birthday with a free cupcake from Studio 3!

News

Andi Sisk, 4-years-old

4-year-old Madison girl to be featured on Times Square Jumbotron

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 1:56 PM CDT
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By Sharie Nicole
“These collective images promote the value, acceptance, and inclusion of people with Down syndrome in a very visible way.”

St. Jude Dream Home

Friday is the last day to qualify for bonus prize in St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 4:03 PM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
Tickets are $100 each and you can buy as many as you like!

Sponsored

WLBT Operation Backpack

WLBT Operation Backpack

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 2:58 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Donate school supplies to students from now through July 31!

News

DIGITAL DESK: 2023 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway; the families who benefit and the researchers...

DIGITAL DESK: 2023 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway; the families who benefit and the researchers who sacrifice

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 1:21 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
All tickets purchased go towards advancing St. Jude’s understanding, treatment, and defeat of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

News

The worst of the weather is over, but almost 40,000 outages are reported as of 8 a.m. Monday.

Nearly 40,000 power outages reported after Sunday’s storms

Updated: Jun. 26, 2023 at 8:20 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The worst of the weather is over, but almost 40,000 outages are reported as of 8 a.m. Monday.

Dale’s Taste of Summer

Dale's Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp: Taste of Summer with Dale’s Seasoning

Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 12:58 PM CDT
Try this bacon wrapped shrimp recipe on your grill with Dales Steak Seasoning!

Dale’s Taste of Summer

Dale's Smashburgers

Smash Burgers with Dale’s Comeback Sauce: Taste of Summer with Dale’s Seasoning

Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 12:57 PM CDT
Comeback Sauce is a Mississippi staple, learn how to make your own with help from Dale's Steak Seasoning!

Dale’s Taste of Summer

Dale's Classic Grilled Steak

Dale’s Classic Grilled Steak: Taste of Summer with Dale’s Seasoning

Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 12:57 PM CDT
It's time to fire up the grill! This month's Taste of Summer with Dale's Steak Seasoning recipe is Dale's Classic Grilled Steak!

Dale’s Taste of Summer

Dale's Grilled Chicken with Mustard Glaze

Dale’s Grilled Chicken with Sweet Mustard Glaze: Taste of Summer with Dale’s Seasoning

Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 8:13 PM CDT
It's time to fire up the grill! This month's Taste of Summer with Dale's Steak Seasoning recipe is Dale's Grilled Chicken with Sweet Mustard Glaze!

News

DIGITAL DESK: One-on-one with Miss Mississippi 2023

DIGITAL DESK: One-on-one with Miss Mississippi 2023

Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 2:45 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff and Sharie Nicole
Vivian O’Neal is excited about her new title and the exposure the platform gives her to shine a light on education and disability inclusion.

Community

New ‘Kareem’s Dreamy Day’ exhibit teaches children about wellness

New ‘Kareem’s Dreamy Day’ exhibit teaches children about wellness

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 1:55 PM CDT
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By Morgan Harris
MCM is open Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 – 6 p.m. The museum will be open every Monday in June and July for Magic Mondays.

St. Jude Dream Home

Tickets now available for the 21st annual Jackson St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway

Tickets now available for the 21st annual Jackson St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:35 AM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
Only 15,500 tickets will be sold, with tickets selling out earlier than ever last year.

Community

City of Jackson says they are responsible for fixing Silas Brown Street

City of Jackson says they are responsible for fixing Silas Brown Street

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 12:54 PM CDT
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By Morgan Harris
Silas Brown Street is filled with potholes, loose gravel, and construction equipment, making it tough for cars and trucks to get through without slowing down to a crawl.

News

Things To Know

Things To Know Wednesday, April 5

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 8:44 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
If you missed a few of the most important headlines, here are the top stories from our website to get you up to speed.

News

Jackson among pilot cities for President Obama’s new youth leadership initiative

Jackson among pilot cities for President Obama’s new leadership initiative

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 12:29 PM CST
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By WLBT Staff
Jackson, Mississippi has been selected as a pilot city for former-President Obama’s newly announced youth leadership initiative.

News

Prancing J-Settes to host first formal fundraiser Friday

Prancing J-Settes to host first formal fundraiser Feb. 17

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 12:44 PM CST
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By Carmen Poe
THEE Sette Gala is a fashion show displaying past, present and future uniforms of the Prancing J-Settes.

News

Things To Know

Things To Know Tuesday, February 14

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 9:19 AM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
If you missed a few of the most important headlines, here are the top stories from our website to get you up to speed.

News

Visit Jackson invites you to dine locally and add some excitement to your Valentine’s...

Where you can celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Jackson metro area

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 9:04 AM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff and Sharie Nicole
Whether you’re looking to create an intimate evening or a fun-filled weekend, here are a few ideas that are sure to make your Valentine’s Day(s) in Jackson unforgettable.

News

‘State of Black America’ panel to be held at West Jackson church

‘State of Black America’ panel to be held at West Jackson church

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 6:58 PM CST
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By Holly Emery
State lawmakers and local law enforcement are looking to inspire and spark change in communities in West Jackson on Saturday during a panel.

News

A young exhibitor pulls his heifer to his stall as he begins early morning preparations for...

Cowboys and cowgirls, here’s your 2023 Dixie National Rodeo guide

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 2:54 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff and Sharie Nicole
The 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo officially kicks off Friday, February 10.

News

“We are the only dispensary in the state to be connected to a cultivation and processing...

Mississippi native to open cannabis dispensary in Byram

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 10:02 AM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
River Remedy is located at 5925 I-55 South Frontage Road.

News

Miss. civil rights icons honored at New Hope Baptist Church Black history celebration

Miss. civil rights icons honored at New Hope Baptist Church Black history celebration

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
The church is honoring three legendary Mississippi civil rights icons, Miss. Annie Devine (posthumously), Senator Hillman Frazier, and Mrs. Gailya Porter.

Jackson Crime

Recent violence among youth has some searching for ways to keep them on right track

Recent violence among youth has some searching for ways to keep them on right track

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:59 PM CST
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By Quentin Smith
Shocked and saddened - that’s how James Hopkins feels after hearing about a group of young people accused of going on a crime spree in the Capital City.

News

Ground breaks on new St. Jude Dream Home

Ground breaks on new St. Jude Dream Home

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 3:08 PM CST
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By Carmen Poe
The house will be in the Lost Rabbit area of Madison.

News

(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

‘Stars have aligned for Jackson’: Mayor announces $800M in federal funding for water, sewer

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 1:51 PM CST
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By Anthony Warren and C.J. LeMaster
Lumumba formally announced the funding at a press conference Thursday.

News

List: New Year’s Eve celebrations across the Jackson metro area

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 7:57 AM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff and Joseph Doehring
See events here.

News

Here’s where you can find bottled water in Jackson Monday, Dec. 26

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 10:06 AM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
See all four locations here.

News

(AP Photo/Angela Rowlings)

Jackson Kwanzaa celebration begins Dec. 26, focusing on unity

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 2:51 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
The purpose of Kwanzaa, an African American cultural holiday, is to strengthen family and community ties.

News

Stewpot says it’s coordinating efforts with sister agencies to ensure safe shelter for all in...

Here are 8 overnight shelters open in Jackson

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 2:57 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
Temperatures as low as 10 degrees are expected to last throughout the weekend. Stewpot says it’s coordinating efforts with sister agencies to ensure safe shelter for all in need.

News

Elementary students handmake holiday cards to spread cheer

Elementary students handmake holiday cards to spread cheer

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 2:17 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
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