Scattered storms likely this weekend after warm week
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Temperatures warmed into the mid 70s this afternoon under partly cloudy skies. Tonight, we will only cool into the mid-50s before gearing up for another warm day on Saturday. After a mostly dry afternoon in the mid 70s, Saturday night marks a noticeable shift in the weather...
Your Hometown: 2026 Krewe de Roux in Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Krewe de Roux will roll back into downtown Brandon on February 13, 2026, bringing a Mardi Gras parade and live music. There will be two days of fun in Brandon, with the downtown parade on Friday and the Gumbo Festival at the Brandon Amphitheater on Saturday. “On Friday, the parade starts […]
Henderson’s buzzer-beater lifts Gators to district win
JACKSON, Miss.(VDN) — Jadarius Henderson hit a buzzer-beater Friday to lift Vicksburg High School to a 32-31 win over Florence in the district tournament and secure the No. 3 seed. Defense dominated throughout, and neither team was able to create much separation. The Gators trailed 8-7 after the first...
Mississippi Feb. 21–27 Pattern Shift: Strong 70–80% Warm Signal, Periodic Showers Possible
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, Mississippi – A surge of springlike warmth is poised to take hold across Mississippi in the Feb. 21–27 window, with temperatures strongly favored to run well above late-February averages statewide....
MC Choctaw Marching Band Holds Raffle To Help Send Students To Washington D.C.
The Mississippi College Choctaw Marching Band will be marching down Constitution Avenue in the Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C. on July 4, 2026, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of America!. The band is raising money for its students to attend through a raffle fundraiser offering participants a...
Belhaven Track and Field Teams Shine at Samford Bulldog Invitational
The Belhaven men's and women's track teams posted personal bests and strong finishes at the Samford Bulldog Invitational in Birmingham, Alabama.
Three injured in two-vehicle wreck in Pearl
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - Three people were injured in a two-vehicle wreck in Pearl Saturday night. The crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 80 and Highway 49. According to Pearl Police Chief Nick McLendon, three people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No further information has...
Valentine’s Day evening dampened by showers and storms
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -There is a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe storms overnight as showers and storms are expected to move into the area, but do not let that break your heart. Most of the Valentine’s Day forecast is pretty sweet. We will see mostly dry conditions...
Jackson, MS Weather Alert: Tornado Watch Until 2AM CST Sunday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, MS – A Tornado Watch is in effect tonight for portions of Louisiana and Mississippi through 2 a.m. CST Sunday, February 15, 2026, bringing the threat of isolated tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail...
Businesses prepare for busy Valentine’s Day weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - As this year’s Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday, businesses owners in the metro have been busy preparing for a weekend-long of celebrations. 3 On Your Side stopped by restaurants and a flower shop to speak with them about their preparations, and the crowds they were expecting to see.
