Jackson MS

Jackson sits in the heart of Mississippi, and if you ask anyone who lives here where to find the best fried catfish, you will get fifteen different answers before you finish the question. Catfish is not just food around here. It is tradition, pride, and the kind of meal that...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, stressed the importance of following city ordinances. He said allowing fire-damaged buildings and vandalized properties to stay in place breaks several ordinances and destroys the value of the capital city. “We cannot continue to allow businesses...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Mississippi – Gray clouds hung low over central Mississippi early this morning as damp air settled across the capital region. A few showers moved through before sunrise, leaving patches of wet pavement that...

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - One person was injured during a single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 55. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, it happened around 5:24 a.m. on I-55 northbound near the 76-mile marker. The vehicle overturned, resulting in the driver of the car being taken by ambulance to...

Whether you need a bite while traveling or don't feel like cooking a Christmas dinner, a few restaurants will be ready to serve you on Christmas Day.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, MS – As winter conditions settle in across Mississippi and nights grow longer, drivers near Jackson are being warned about a seasonal danger that spikes sharply this time of year: wildlife...

MISSISSIPPI — The Jackson Police Department is investigating the death of an infant discovered at a local motel. According to police, the infant was found deceased at the Motel 6. Officers responded to the scene after receiving the report and confirmed the death upon arrival. Authorities remained on scene gathering...

Mississippi authorities are searching for a man involved in a shooting in Copiah County. The Copiah County Sheriff’s Department is looking for Keith Reed, from Hazlehurst. The incident occurred off Old Natchez Road; however, the exact location has not been disclosed. Two people have been hospitalized after the...

Purdue wanted a dominant performance in its final nonconference game before the resumption of Big Ten play. And it got that versus Jackson State, as the Boilermakers rolled to a 93-62 win over the Tigers. The Boilermakers (8-4 overall, 0-1 Big Ten) led from the opening possession Sunday in Mackey Arena.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Thirty-seven years ago, on December 19, 1988, the historic Swinging Bridge in Byram was permanently closed to traffic. It was deemed unsafe after a vehicle slammed into one of the major support beams. The bridge was built over the Pearl River in 1905, and it’s a...