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Weather radio programming event Tuesday in Byram

Weather radio programming event Tuesday in Byram

WLBT Chief Meteorologist Barbie Bassett will be at the Kroger on Siwell Road in Byram Tuesday programming Midland Weather Radios from 2-6 p.m.

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Coral bells bring color and texture to gardens

Coral bells bring color and texture to gardens

By Gary R. Bachman

MSU Horticulturist
Coastal Research & Extension Center

Coral bells are perpetual favorites, and their colorful foliage can add interest and texture to any garden.

The first coral bells had green foliage, but these days, green foliage selections can be hard to find. New selections have purple, red, and white marbling and different colored venation. You will often see foliage colors of bright gold, orange and brown.

J.P.D. Asst. Chief talks about crime in South Jackson

JACKSON, MS (WLBT)- It's no secret there's a problem in South Jackson, but it's one assistant police chief Lee Vance says his department is making progress with.

"Are we were we want to be, absolutely not, but as our strategies evolve it appears that our numbers continue to go down and that's what we're trying to do," said Vance.

That problem is crime. The number one offense is house burglaries. Vance says precinct one which covers South Jackson averages about 25 a week which is better than it was three years ago with about 50.

'Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites' coming soon to MCM

'Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites' coming soon to MCM

The Mississippi Children's Museum will soon welcome its first traveling exhibit -- "Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites".

The exhibit features famous characters and iconic scene taken right out of the pages of seven celebrated children's books: "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie", "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom", "The Snowy Day", "Abuela", "Tuesday", and "Where’s Spot?".

Storyland's grand opening is Saturday, May 19. It will run through Aug. 26.

For more information, visit the Mississippi Children's Museum website.

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5th annual Red, White & Jackson set for June 28

5th annual Red, White & Jackson set for June 28

The Jackson Chamber of Commerce has set the date for the 5th annual Red, White & Jackson.

The event will be held Thursday, June 28 in Downtown Jackson.

Red, White & Jackson will begin with free food, beverages and live entertainment from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Smith Park in Downtown Jackson.

JSU Farmers Network to tour state offering assistance to farmers and ranchers

JSU Farmers Network to tour state offering assistance to farmers and ranchers

The Jackson State University Farmers Network, a collaboration that includes the Center for Business Development and Economic Research in the JSU College of Business, Alcorn State University and several local farmers, has launched a tour of the state of Mississippi to enlighten socially disadvantaged farmers about the various agencies and available programs of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)... Read More

Mississippi Farmers Market starts summer schedule Thursday

Mississippi Farmers Market starts summer schedule Thursday

The Mississippi Farmers Market will begin its summer schedule Thursday.

Throughout the summer the market will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.