Former JPD officer on trial for brutal killing, accused of using an axe and...
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A former Jackson police officer is on trial for first-degree murder after prosecutors say he attacked a man with an axe and shot him at least 15 times at the victim’s apartment. Marcus Johnson is charged with first-degree murder and shooting into a dwelling in...
Local Politician Pushes For Mississippi To Fund Construction Of New Stadium For Jackson State...
Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes wants to help get the new stadium funded. A Mississippi politician is urging the state to fund a new stadium for Jackson State University (JSU) to clear the way for a proposed cancer center at the University of Mississippi. According to HBCU Gameday, Jackson City...
Pamela Moody celebrated for excellence in music education
JANS – Pamela Moody has spent more than two decades helping scholars find their voices, and now her work is being recognized on a national stage. The Jim Hill High School choral director has been named a 2025–26 Outstanding Music Educator for Section 3 (Mississippi) by the National Federation of State High School...
$100K fine idea shows how serious Jackson council is on homeless drop-offs
The Jackson City Council drew a new line Tuesday, Feb. 10 on how the city handles homelessness, approving criminal penalties for outside drop-offs and hitting pause on new homeless service expansion in West Jackson. In a sign of how far some leaders wanted to go, Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote pushed to raise the...
Mississippi Health Alert: Silent Blood Pressure Risk Rising This Spring in Jackson
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. JACKSON, Miss. — As spring routines shift across Jackson and surrounding communities, Mississippi health officials are urging residents to pay attention to a condition that often develops without warning:...
Mississippi school district appeals ruling to reinstate educator fired for reading children’s book
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – When a former Hinds County educator found himself out of a job for reading a children’s book, it seemed that things were looking up when the Mississippi Court of Appeals appeared to side with Toby Price. However, the battle in court is expected to drag out longer. The Hinds County […]
JXN Water expected to remit sanitation fees to city any day, as leaders struggle...
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The city of Jackson should again be receiving sanitation payments from JXN Water “any day.”. This according to City Attorney Drew Martin, who shared the news with the City Council on Tuesday. “It’s a 45-day payment cycle. I was just trying to do the math...
Heavy rain expected, possible storms in Mississippi on Valentine’s Day
On the heels of the recent ice storm , another weather-maker is moving into Mississippi and this time the state is expected to see heavy rains with some areas forecast to receive up to 3 inches along with possible strong storms. So, if you planned to grill out on Valentine's Day, you may want to make alternative...
Supplies Every Home’s Safe Room Must Have
When storm clouds gather over Pelahatchie, knowing you have a plan brings peace of mind. While many Mississippi residents have designated a safe space for severe weather, few have adequately stocked it. A secure room only protects you if you can stay inside comfortably until the danger passes. To keep your family...
Sisters carry on their mother’s kitchen traditions
For sisters Lorraine Blount and Jessica Bailey, food and family have always gone hand in hand. That connection, they said, grew from watching and taking inspiration from their mother, the now-late Frankie Harpole, a longtime elementary teacher and a well-known artist in Philadelphia. “She loved to cook and share...
