Woman arrested without incident in connection with Brown Street shooting death
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A woman has been arrested in Adams County in connection with a February 9 homicide in Jackson. On Thursday, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 28-year-old Tatyana Shardee Johnson, who was wanted by the Jackson Police Department on a murder charge.
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Bill would create board for Jackson’s water system
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – There could soon be a new state law that would create a board to run the City of Jackson’s water system. A bill passed the Mississippi house on Wednesday that led to the Jackson City Council calling a special meeting. The council is not on board. The bill would put a […]
Man leaves ‘suspicious notes’ on doors at Hinds County courthouses; authorities investigating
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Authorities are investigating after a man left “suspicious notes” on doors at the Hinds County courthouses. Hinds County Sheriff and Jackson Police Chief Tyree Jones said Thursday morning that the Hinds County Circuit and Chancery Courthouses in downtown Jackson have been secured. Sheriff...
12-year-old arrested for online threats to Clinton schools
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Clinton police announced a 12-year-old was arrested for making social media threats against two schools. Robert Chapman, director of Communications for the Clinton Public School District, said administrators at Clinton Junior High and Sumner Hill were made aware of the social media posts on...
Madison Station bomb threats still under investigation
MADISON — No arrests have been made in multiple bomb threats that shut down Madison Station Elementary School for three consecutive days last week as federal agencies collaborate. Lt. Micah Taylor with the Madison Police Department said the investigation is “active.”. The Mississippi Office of Homeland Security and...
Mississippi Summer 2026 Severe Weather Alert: Gulfport, Tupelo Residents Urged to Understand Tornado Risks
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, Mississippi – Tornadoes are often associated with the Plains, but they have struck every state, including Mississippi, and residents here may have only minutes to act when an alert is issued....
Man arrested after barricading himself in Pearl home, multiple guns seized
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Pearl police announced a man was arrested after barricading himself inside a home. Pearl Police Chief Nick McLendon said officers responded to a report of a domestic assault on Oak Park Drive on February 12, 2026. He said officers determined that Ray Stewart had assaulted a woman. According to...
Man rescued from Yazoo grain bin with Madison, Ridgeland help
A man was rescued from a Yazoo City grain bin Monday evening with the help of highly-trained first responders from Madison and Ridgeland. Both the Ridgeland and Madison fire departments, as well as personnel from Madison County Emergency Management, responded to the call for assistance from Yazoo City. Ridgeland...
Trucker shot by another semi passenger in Mississippi road rage incident
JACKSON, Miss. – An 18-wheeler driver was shot by a passenger in another 18-wheeler during a road rage incident on Interstate 20. According to a
