Mississippians learn beekeeping
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Eighty-seven people gathered at the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Museum Saturday to learn how to keep bees, as organizers work to recruit new beekeepers amid what experts are calling the worst honeybee die-off on record. Between last June and March, beekeepers nationwide lost an...
Mississippi Weather Alert: 70 mph Storms Could Hit Jackson Between 8 p.m. and 11...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, Mississippi – Residents across central and northern Mississippi have only a few hours to prepare before a fast-moving line of severe thunderstorms pushes across the state tonight with wind gusts up...
Nutt named Teacher of the Month
The Pelahatchie High School (PHS) Teacher of the Month Program is sponsored by the Rankin County Kiwanis Club. Recently, PHS was thankful to have Mr. Kyle, Mr. Hayes, and Mr. Anderson join the spring pep rally to recognize Ms. Nikki Nutt. Nutt demonstrates excellent classroom management and creates a structured...
Lt. Kendrick honored as Jackson’s officer of the year
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Jackson Police Department (JPD) awarded JPD Officer of the Year to Lieutenant William Kendrick. According to JPD, the Officer of the Year award goes to an officer who displays the highest standards of professionalism, dedication, and service to the Jackson community. Following the...
Youth organization helps rid city of illegally dumped tires
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson youth organization does not see illegally dumped tires scattered across the city as someone else’s problem. Students are using spring break to try to rid Jackson of the eyesores. The founder of a nonprofit youth organization is scouring the city for dumped tires....
Celebration of life service for JSU’s Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony will be livestreamed
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony’s celebration of life service is scheduled for Saturday at 11:00 a.m. The university asks that attendees anticipate increased traffic and temporary adjustments near the campus of Jackson State University on Saturday, March 14. Traffic delays are expected in the areas...
Tom Cook of Tom’s Fried Pies is a Checker Master
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - In celebration of “Pi Day,” Tom Cook of Tom’s Fried Pies visited Studio 3 to challenge Jessica to a checkers contest. Tom is considered a “checker master” and loves to challenge his customers to a game. He also loves telling stories of his former days and talking about his delicious fried pies.
Red Brick Roads Paint Out enters second year
The deadline is fast approaching to sign up for the 2nd Annual Red Brick Roads Paint Out 2026. The event, hosted by Wyatt Waters Gallery, adds an arty element to the Red Brick Brick Roads Music and Arts Festival, which moved to March last year. Artists painting en plein air on festival grounds and in the festival...
College Showdown, Governor’s Cup back at Trustmark Park in 2026
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Two college matchups will return to Trustmark Park in Spring 2026. The College Showdown and the Mississippi Farm Bureau Governor’s Cup will bring Mississippi’s fiercest rivalries back to Pearl. The action begins April 14, when Ole Miss faces Southern Miss in the College Showdown. Two weeks...
Richland improving roadways around town
Richland Public Works Director Jason Sutphin said the City is working on a number of road projects to help make traffic easier for residents. The Richland Circle Project is about a couple of months to completion, according to Sutphin. It will widen the road behind the high school from a car and a half to two full...
