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Big Sam's Funky Nation performs at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans,...

Jazz Fest going cashless, releases schedule cubes

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:43 AM CDT

By FOX 8 Staff

Organizers of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival released the schedule cubes for the upcoming event on Tuesday

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These new additions come just in time for the beginning of the spring and beach seasons.

OWA Parks & Resort unveils new additions to Tropic Falls

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 1:04 PM CDT

By Stephen Moody

These new additions come just in time for the beginning of the spring and beach seasons.

State

A weathered sign shows that the zoo is working to bring a new animal to this empty exhibit...

A Zoo Endangered: Jackson Zoo struggles with attendance, staffing, lack of animals

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:46 PM CST

By Brendan Hall and Anthony Warren

City officials are confident the zoo has a bright future.

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2023 Pearl Day to feature GRAMMY-winning artist for city’s 50th birthday

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 5:23 PM CST

By WLBT.com Staff

Gates will open at 5 p.m. with the concert starting at 6 p.m.

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Six Flags site developers finally move forward with plans to revamp

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 3:31 PM CST

By Maddie Kerth

Back on track after a bumpy start is Bayou Phoenix, the development company taking on the project.

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Paradise Pier opens this weekend in Biloxi

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 11:48 AM CST

By WLOX Staff

Adjacent to Margaritaville Resort, Paradise Pier offers thrill rides and refreshments all while overlooking the Mississippi Sound.

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Two-day rodeo to honor legacy of Madison man who died in plane crash

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 4:31 PM CST

By WLBT.com Staff

The Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo and Mississippi Ag and Outdoor Expo will take place at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds beginning July 28.

Celebrating Black History

Farish Street business, Marshall’s Book Store, one of the oldest African American owned in the country

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 10:52 PM CST

By Roslyn Anderson

From the 1930′s until the 1970′s, Farish Street was the hub of activity in the African American community.

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

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 2:54 PM CST

By WLBT.com Staff and Sharie Nicole

The 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo officially kicks off Friday, February 10.

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Cathead Jam returning to Jackson after three-year hiatus

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 4:38 PM CST

By WLBT.com Staff

Cathead Jam is set to return to the Cathead Distillery in Jackson!

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James Taylor to headline Brandon Amphitheater concert June 13

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 9:54 AM CST

By WLBT.com Staff

You can enjoy “An Evening With James Taylor” on June 13 at 7:30 p.m.

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Married couple of 50 years shares love story at Ocean Springs Elks Mardi Gras Parade

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 7:22 PM CST

By Lauren Martinez

The coast’s first parade of carnival season kicked off Saturday. Dozens drew in from in-state and out-of-state, filling the streets as the annual Ocean Springs Elks Parade rolled through downtown.

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Months after being hit by a car, Jackson Zoo’s newest bear doing ‘remarkably well’

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 2:12 PM CST

By Anthony Warren

Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks took the bear, now named Mathan, to the zoo late last summer after it was hit by a car.

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ZAPP holds rally asking for support and attendance at Jackson Zoo

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 10:49 PM CST

By Maggie Wade

With signs and lots of enthusiasm supporters and volunteers held a rally Monday in support of the Jackson Zoo and the West Jackson community.

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Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum’s paper plane contest shows the sky is the limit

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 9:00 PM CST

By Mike Lacy

Aspiring young pilots had their flying abilities tested through some creative paper folding.

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Kwanzaa celebration begins at Two Museums in Jackson

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 10:17 PM CST

By Maggie Wade

This is the first night of Kwanzaa celebrations in Jackson. Tonight the gathering was held at the Two Museums.

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One Tank Trip: Mobile Bay

Updated: Jul. 17, 2019 at 1:57 PM CDT

By Patrick Bigbie

We hit the road again for another One Tank Trip to check out the Mobile Bay area and everything it has to offer the whole family.

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One Tank Trip: National World War II Museum in New Orleans

Updated: Jun. 5, 2019 at 8:56 AM CDT

By Patrick Bigbie and Luke Smith

The museum is a must visit that will leave you with a greater appreciation for the leaders and everyday men and women who saw us through the war that changed the world.

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It’s time to hit the road again with our One Tank Trip Series, which helps you have fun with your family without costing a fortune. To celebrate spring break, the WDAM crew traveled to Meridian to see what the city had to offer.

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One Tank Trip: Visiting Alabama's Gulf Coast

Updated: Aug. 1, 2018 at 10:21 PM CDT

By WDAM Staff

WDAM filled our gas tanks and hit the road for the second edition of our One Tank Trips to show you fun memories you and your family can make this summer without spending a fortune. This time, we headed down to the Alabama Gulf Coast to check out OWA in Foley and the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and the Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores.

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One Tank Trip: Exploring the City of Biloxi

Updated: Jun. 27, 2018 at 5:25 PM CDT

By WDAM Staff

While we were in Biloxi exploring everything the Beau Rivage Casino and Resort had to offer, we took some time to go around the beautiful City of Biloxi and find more attractions. First, we ditched our shoes and headed down to the beach to enjoy some sun and sand. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is home to the world's largest man-made beach, stretching for 26 miles and right beside the Beau Rivage. The beaches have a great view that is unobstructed by condos, and much of ...

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One Tank Trip: CIRCOVIA at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

Updated: Jun. 27, 2018 at 5:24 PM CDT

By WDAM Staff

Summer is finally here, which means many people will be out traveling to get to their favorite vacation spots. Vacations can be expensive, so we at WDAM decided to fill up the Storm Tracker tank and embark on an adventure to find out how you and your family can get out to enjoy summer without breaking the bank. Our first stop on our "One Tank Trip" was the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, where they have something for each person in the fam...