In southern Mississippi’s Pine Belt region, Hattiesburg offers the perfect blend of big-city conveniences and small-town charm. Known as the “Hub City” for its central location between Jackson, ...

Bob Dylan is the second act announced since the city set a Jan. 1 reopening date goal. The first act, Young Jeezy, is now no ...

The Jackson Zoo will host Santa Zoo Station on December 20–21, 2025, offering families a weekend of holiday activities at the Zoo Community Center. Event schedule: Saturday, Dec. 20: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Jackson Mayor John Horhn has promised new investment in the city's struggling zoo. The Jackson City Council approved an emergency contract to repair a major water leak at the zoo. Water leaks at the ...

TOMORROW MORNING AT 7:30. THE CITY OF JACKSON IS TAKING ACTION TO FIX LONG-STANDING PROBLEMS AT THE "JACKSON ZOO". CREWS ARE REPAIRING MAJOR WATER LEAKS THAT LEADERS SAY HAVE GONE UNADDRESSED FOR ...

JACKSON, Miss.— Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves made headlines in 2023 by dubbing his state’s largest city the “murder capital of the world.” Similar to what President Trump has done and threatened ...

Is it time to throw in the towel on the Jackson zoo? The latest revelation — the zoo owes the city of Jackson a staggering $6.5 million in water fees — could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.

Accounts tied to the Jackson Zoo total more than $6.5 million in unpaid water bills — more than 94% of the city’s balance — according to invoices obtained by the Clarion Ledger. City officials have ...

The Jackson Zoo's future is a recurring debate during the city's budget season, with officials questioning its financial viability. Persistent water leaks at the zoo, particularly at the monkey ...

JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) — A U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection of the Jackson Zoo found one noncritical compliance issue involving pests and drainage in a primate building, according to a ...