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City of Jackson Recycle Day Saturday

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Friday, April 27th, 2012, 12:21pm
City of Jackson Recycle Day Saturday

The City of Jackson is holding a recycling day Saturday to help residents dispose dangerous household waste safely.

The event is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Battlefield Park, which is at the corner of Highway 80 and Terry Road in Jackson.

Household hazerdous waste, electronics and used tires will be accepted at the site. Examples of these items include:

  • Antifreeze
  • Pesticides/insecticides
  • Oils/gas (liquid)
  • Lawn and garden chemicals
  • Paint
  • Batteries
  • Photographic chemicals
  • Propane Tanks
  • Computers
  • Televisions
  • VCRS
  • printers/keyborads
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PHOTOS: National Agriculture Day at the Mississippi Farmers Market

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Thursday, March 8th, 2012, 1:58pm

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Mississippians gathered Thursday to celebrate agriculture, the state's number one industry, on National Agriculture Day.

The event themed “Eat Local, Eat Healthy” took place at the Mississippi Farmers Market in Jackson and was a time to celebrate food and fiber grown in Mississippi.

Local chefs used local ingredients while doing cooking demonstrations, Ag Commissioner Cindy Hyde-Smith and Sen....

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'Mississippi Green Fire' to premier at Millsaps Tuesday

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Monday, March 5th, 2012, 6:43pm
'Mississippi Green Fire' to premier at Millsaps Tuesday

The National Forest Services will premier its documentary "Mississippi Green Fire" at the Millsaps Arts & Lecture Series program Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Ford Academic Complex.

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Fondren Recycling Moves to Palmyra Street

Submitted by Find It In Fondren™, Community News Partner
Monday, February 6th, 2012, 11:48am
Fondren Recycling Moves to Palmyra Street

Public recycling drop-off has moved from Rainbow Natural Grocery. The cooperative has announced a solution what they say was an eyesore and cost prohibitive service by directing recylcers to 841 Palmyra Street in Jackson.

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Traffic signals going 'green'

Submitted by News Staff
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012, 11:59am

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - If you're wondering what's going on with traffic signals at intersections across the City of Jackson, it's the beginning of a major overhaul.

Workers have begun installing energy efficient LED traffic lighting upgrades at 324 intersections across Jackson.

Mayor Harvey Johnson says the LED lighting is expected to reduce energy consumption and save money.  

"They're more efficient. They're more visible.

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Southern Gardening: Winter berries bring cold weather color

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Saturday, December 17th, 2011, 8:00pm
Southern Gardening: Winter berries bring cold weather color

By Gary R. Bachman

MSU Horticulturist
Coastal Research & Extension Center

When the weather outside is frightful and nothing is blooming, gardeners must rely on plant features other than flowers for color.

Plants that produce colorful berries can enhance the winter landscape. Mississippi gardeners are lucky because we have some real beauties to help shake up the winter landscape.

Pyracantha is a popular landscape plant that seems to drip with large numbers of orange to red berries hanging in heavy clusters.

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Plant spring-flowering bulbs in wintertime

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Monday, November 28th, 2011, 9:08am
Plant spring-flowering bulbs in wintertime

By Gary R. Bachman

MSU Horticulturist
Coastal Research & Extension Center

The weather outside may be frightful, but gardeners who want early spring color get out in it to plant spring-flowering bulbs.

Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and crocus are among the first plants to give us colorful signs that winter is almost over.

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