Longtime Olde Towne business changes ownership
Steve and Beverly Buckley, “after many wonderful years of serving Clinton and surrounding communities,” have announced their retirement and the transition of ownership of Clinton Printwear and Trophies. “We are deeply grateful to our loyal customers, friends and neighbors for your trust, support and patronage over...
Madison County supervisors approve conference center development in Ridgeland
RIDGELAND, Miss. — Madison County supervisors on Monday approved the initial process to develop a 50,000-square-foot conference center that county leaders say will boost the region’s ability to attract major conferences and corporate events. The facility will be built at Prado Vista in Ridgeland, right next to...
Jackson, MS Weather Alert: Freezing Tonight Then 70s Near I-55
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, Mississippi – One more night of freezing temperatures is expected across much of Mississippi before a pronounced warming trend brings springlike conditions to the region by the weekend. According...
Threat to Madison Station Elementary under investigation
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) – Madison County Schools said a threat was called in to Madison Station Elementary School on February 4, 2026. District leaders said law enforcement responded to the campus and began processing the scene. Students and staff have been relocated to Ridgecrest Church on Old Canton Road in Madison....
Man arrested after carjacking woman at Jackson Wendy’s
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man is behind bars after carjacking a woman in the Wendy’s drive-thru. Chrishawn Marshall, 34, was arrested by the Jackson Police Department on Saturday and charged with armed carjacking. According to police, an unidentified man approached a female victim at the Wendy’s drive-thru at...
Jackson State contributes Margaret Walker items to Smithsonian exhibit on HBCU history
JACKSON — Jackson State University is contributing personal items from acclaimed Mississippi author Margaret Walker Alexander to a new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture exhibit highlighting the role of historically Black colleges and universities in preserving U.S. history. According...
FAMU and Jackson State losing ground to Bethune-Cookman
Bethune-Cookman continues to roll on as the rest of the pack flip flops. The post FAMU and Jackson State losing ground to Bethune-Cookman appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
City Beat: Mayor, Alderman meeting for Monday, January 5, 2025
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the town of Pelahatchie met in regular session on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Mayor Karl VanHorn called the meeting to order, followed by the invocation by Alderman Jones and Pledge of Allegiance. A roll call was taken with Aldermen Diane Hill, Sandra Harvey,...
CPSD Board of Trustees approve calendar for 2026-2027
The Clinton Public School District’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the proposed calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. The Clinton Public School District will enter its fourth year following a modified calendar aimed at implementing strategic periods through the academic year to allow for focused academic...
Siemens Energy to build $300 million manufacturing facility, add 300 jobs
JACKSON, Miss. — Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology, announced Tuesday it will invest up to $300 million to construct a new advanced manufacturing facility in Rankin County, a move expected to create 300 high-skilled jobs. The project is part of a larger $1 billion investment the...

















