Meme’s Brick Street Bakery
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Meme’s Brick Street Bakery, located in Clinton, offers a variety of sweet treats for their customers.
This Tiny Diner In Mississippi Has A Meatloaf So Delicious, You’ll Dream About It
In the heart of Ridgeland, Mississippi, there’s a brick-faced culinary treasure called The Trace Grill where the meatloaf is so transcendent, it has been known to appear in the dreams of those lucky enough to have tasted it. Some restaurants try too hard with fancy presentations and exotic ingredients,...
‘Cherished mother’: Mom of 2 shot, killed at McDonald’s
BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - A mother of two was shot and killed at a McDonald’s in Mississippi. The shooting happened around 7 p.m. on Monday at the McDonald’s at 132 Stribling Lane. The victim was identified as 25-year-old Kianna Jackson. She died at the scene after allegedly...
Lawmakers say they won’t give up on trying to make Juneteenth a state holiday...
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Banks and post offices are closed for Juneteenth because it’s a federal holiday. But a worker for the State of Mississippi would have to use PTO to take the day off. Ten pieces of legislation were filed in the 2025 session in an attempt to include...
Former Pearl Police Chief Dean Scott dies
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Former Pearl Police Chief Dean Scott has died. The Pearl Police Department released the following statement on its Facebook page. We are saddened to hear that former Police Chief Dean Scott passed away last night after a battle with ongoing health issues. We extend our deepest condolences and...
One of Mississippi’s Top 50 Distinguished Businesswomen appointed as director of Flowood Chamber
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) - The Chamber of Flowood announced Friday that Amy Cummins has been appointed as the new Executive Director. According to the Flowood Chamber, Cummins has more than 15 years of professional experience in leadership, marketing, community engagement, and event planning. “Cummins brings a wealth of...
West Jackson youth find respite and gain skills at Stewpot summer camp
Laughter erupts from the kitchen of Stewpot’s Teen Center as rising sixth grader Jamila Jeffries cuts a raw potato into thin slices. It’s lunch time, and she’s surrounded by other campers who are busy digging into french fries and stuffed-crust pizza. Jeffries is taking part in the...
Daily ‘Sip at 2025 Bentonia Blues Festival
BENTONIA, Miss. (WJTV) – The Bentonia Blues Festival will be held at the Blue Front Café.
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: June 20-22
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 (June 20-22) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi The Walk-In Summer Solstice Party – Jackson – Friday Summer Solstice – Jackson – Friday Akeem Ali: The...
University of Mississippi Medical Center expands footprint by adding hospital
The health system has finalized the acquisition of Merit Health Madison, which is now dubbed UMMC Madison. Officials said it will help with scheduling surgeries and offer more care closer to home. The University of Mississippi Medical Center is expanding. The academic health system recently completed the acquisition...
