Jackson police investigate after man found shot to death in street
The Jackson Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was discovered Feb. 9 shot to death in the street. Public Information Officer Tommie Brown said officers were dispatched at 12:42 a.m. Monday to the 3000 block of Brown Street, where they found a Black male dead from multiple gunshot wounds. ...
10 Puppies Found Dumped In Plastic Tub At Jackson Stop Sign
JACKSON – Animal Rescue Fund of Mississippi is asking for donations after 10 puppies were brought to its shelter after found abandoned at a stop sign in Jackson. In a social media post, ARF said a nearby resident found a box of puppies at a stop sign near the shelter and brought them in shortly before closing. A...
Jackson woman fatally shoots teen suspect in ski mask during break-in
Jackson police said a woman fatally shot a teenager Feb. 8 who broke into her apartment on Ridgewood Road. Public Information Officer Tommie Brown said officers with the Jackson Police Department responded at approximately 2:30 a.m. Sunday to an incident at the Park at Inverness apartments in the 5800 block of...
Suspects shoot at each other from vehicles in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A person is under arrest after a shooting at a Jackson gas station. The incident happened at Sam’s Express on West McDowell Road. According to Detective Tommie Brown with the Jackson Police Department, two vehicles were driving down the street, firing shots at each other.
Local Jackson resident sees major issues at the pump
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - When you pull up to a gas station to fuel your car up, the last thing on your mind is “Did I get bad fuel?”. For one customer at this Marathon gas station, when she drove away from the pump, her car showed signs of major problems.
Suspect fatally shot during Jackson apartment break-in
JACKSON, — A man was shot and killed early Monday after two masked intruders broke into an apartment in Jackson, police said. Officers with the Jackson Police Department responded to an apartment in the 5800 block of Ridgewood Road around 2:30 a.m. and found the body of an unidentified Black man inside the residence.
Annual JPS Science Fair and STEAM Expo encourages learning and new possibilities
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - It’s science time! Kids from Jackson Public Schools came out to show off their mad scientist skills for the annual JPS Science Fair and STEAM Expo. “We enjoy seeing all of the children get excited about science. It’s a great thing that Jackson has an exhibit every year to give them exposure on...
Jackson State Women’s Bowling Finishes 12-2 at SWAC East Roundup
Jackson State women's bowling team concludes SWAC East Roundup with a 12-2 record, placing three in the top 10 in individual standings.
Central Mississippi Weather Alert: Springlike Temps Hold Through Wednesday With Rain Chances in Jackson
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Mississippi – Low fog drifts across neighborhoods and soft streetlights glow through the haze as the morning gets underway. Visibility dips at times, especially near low-lying roads and open fields,...
Jackson police looking for two runaways
JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating two teenagers reported as runaways. Police said 16-year-old Aliyah Hickman is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall and about 115 pounds. She was last seen wearing black pants, a black top and carrying a pink purse.
