Best Community Colleges
MOOREHEAD - Who is the best community college in Mississippi?. Well, the results are in. Southwest Mississippi Community College took the top spot in the state overall. They also were rated number one for best online college, number four for best online college in America, and...
Recipe: Mississippi Catfish Nuggets
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Courtesy of JJ from Nelson’s Barnyard Buffet. Nelson’s “Barnyard” Buffet in Saraland is here to rollout their new Mississippi Catfish Nuggets!. Their new Catfish Nuggets are 100% domestic farm-raised from our neighbors in Mississippi. They even have a new...
Henrycia Simmons, Miss Black Mississippi USA, talks about the upcoming national pageant
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Henrycia Simmons visited Studio 3 to promote her upcoming Pet Paint Pawty, a fundraiser to support her efforts for the national pageant. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our...
On World Cancer Day, Mississippi diagnosis and death rate looms
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On a day intended to foster visibility and solidarity for those with cancer, the disease impacts Mississippi in a particularly profound way. Tuesday marks the annual celebration of World Cancer Day. The day seeks to bring humanity to and highlight the...
Mississippi Secretary of State Joins $106 Million Settlement with Vanguard
JACKSON (GG) — The Mississippi Secretary of State’s office joined a taskforce of state securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a $106 million settlement with Vanguard Marketing Corporation (VMC) and The Vanguard Group, Inc. (Vanguard) for...
Health experts stressing importance of safety 5 years after COVID-19 pandemic
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) - It’s been five years since COVID-19 gripped South Mississippi and the nation. Gulfport pharmacist John Pittman at French Drug Company says the COVID-19 pandemic was unlike anything he’s ever experienced. He said running his pharmacy during that time...
Pharmacies dealing with flu medication shortage
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Due to flu rates spiking across Mississippi, some pharmacies are now experiencing a medication shortage. According to some pharmacies, patients are struggling to get the required medication they need due to the high flu rates. The lead medication being...
Mississippians warned to watch out for investment scams
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Secretary of State Michael Watson is urging Mississippians to be aware of the increasing risks of investment scams and the consequences they have on their victims. “Our office has continued to see an uptick in securities-related scams, and we encourage...
State and local leaders push to make MLK Day a stand-alone holiday
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – State and local leaders are pushing for change. Mississippi is one of two states that recognizes Martin Luther King Junior Day as a dual holiday, shared with Robert E. Lee. But, leaders are hopeful that they can join the other 48 states in change. More...
Waffle House adds egg surcharge in light of high prices, bird flu killing US...
A popular national breakfast chain is adding a temporary surcharge on eggs after bird flu caused price hikes for restaurants and at grocery stores across the U.S. Waffle House announced the move recently, and signs at restaurants let customers know the move is because of a...