Jackson MS

One of my daily routines is to start my day sitting on my deck soaking up the bright, beautiful glow in the eastern sky of another Mississippi day, listening to the melodious sounds of the birds, having a quiet time with Almighty God and singing. Yes, I love to talk with God and then sing some old hymns and some of...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Families in the Jackson area are busy preparing their meals and traditions ahead of Thanksgiving. For many, the work starts early. Families said they started cooking and preparing dishes to make Thursday’s celebration smoother and less stressful. “I’m actually starting my cooking today with...

Cooler and fair conditions are likely this Thanksgiving, but rain is likely by this weekend. Wet roads and reduced visibility could pose enhanced travel hazards across what are often some of the busiest travel days of the year. Slow down and remember to use headlights when driving in rain!

Richland’s economic outlook just got a boost, as Averitt Express — a nationally recognized freight distribution and supply‑chain company — announced a significant expansion project in the city. The plan includes a nearly $9.6 million investment to build a 150,000‑square‑foot logistics facility at the company’s...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – There have been a couple of blooming oddities recently. One of them started happening about six weeks ago. The same thing happened last year. In the early part of October, a plant in my office window budded, and by the middle of the month, it was in full bloom. This cactus […]

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Approximately 1,130 customers in the Pelahatchie Bay area are in the dark after a vehicle hit a power pole late Thanksgiving morning. Reservoir Police Chief Carlos DiPuma said the wreck occurred at North Shore Parkway and Fannin Landing Circle. The Central Electric Power Association...

HINDS CO., Miss. (WLBT) - AMR Central Mississippi helped families in Hinds County spend Thanksgiving with their loved ones. As part of their “Home for the Holiday” program, a total of five nursing home residents were given free roundtrips by AMR to be with their families. Eula Gibson...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - An increasing number of families are choosing to pick up pre-cooked Thanksgiving meals rather than prepare traditional feasts at home, with local businesses reporting strong sales in the final hours before the holiday. Logan Farms in Jackson experienced a busy day of pre-Thanksgiving food...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, MS – Gray skies and a damp breeze are set to roll across central Mississippi this weekend, signaling a noticeable shift toward colder, wetter weather as post-Thanksgiving travel ramps up. Umbrellas...

JANS – Second year Jackson State University doctoral student, Kelsey Mathews, is wearing a hazmat suit, thick gloves, goggles, and work boots. Instead of entering into a Level 3 infectious disease laboratory, on a very warm summer day, she is headed out to catalog an illegal dumping site in the City of Jackson.