Jackson MS

Imagine stepping into a world where vibrant colors and sweet fragrances envelop your senses. That’s what awaits you at Wisteria Gardens in Pearl, MS. If you’re dreaming of a picturesque escape or searching for that perfect backdrop for your next big event, you’ve found it. Have you ever wondered where you can find a...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A local high school student received a full-ride scholarship to a university. Best-selling author Angie Thomas surprised high school senior Stephanie Hartmann with the news that she has received a full-ride scholarship to Belhaven University. Hartmann, a Brookhaven native, was named the 2026...

Mississippi Sen. Hillman Frazier: "In this child care crisis, it is essential the state acts swiftly. Families and day care providers alike are counting on us."

Jackson, MS (RestaurantNews.com) Newk’s Eatery, the 97-unit fast-casual restaurant chain known for its fresh sandwiches, soups, salads and pizzas, is closing out 2025 with strong momentum, surpassing its development goals by signing 10 new franchise deals and adding five new locations. The year’s growth included...

A man who was found dead in a driveway Sunday evening is Mississippi’s second reported winter-related fatality. Officials with the Hinds County Coroner’s Office report that Bobbie Freeman, 66, of Jackson, was found in a driveway on St. Thomas Parkway in Bolton. Freeman is believed to have left...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson (R-Miss.) announced he directed the old National Guard Armory on the State Fairgrounds be opened to receive donations to help those affected by Winter Storm Fern. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) team will...

Inmates from the Madison County Community Work Center collected between 40 and 50 bags of trash in two hours during a Martin Luther King Day cleanup detail in Jackson. The inmates at the Madison County Community Work Center (CWC) participated in the Martin Luther King Day Cleanup at the request of state Rep. Zakiya...

Scout Troop 85 and Troop 108 have four Michel family members who are Eagle Scouts. The youngest, Kamdan, was awarded his honor on December 2, 2025. They are the children of Joey and Stacy Michel of Florence. “Being an Eagle Scout is just part of our family life,” said Stacy...

JACKSON, Miss. (VDN) — State Auditor Shad White announced that Verneshia Cody, the owner and operator of TDK Accounting and Tax Services, has pleaded guilty to one count of Fraud and one count of Bribery of a Public Official. Cody submitted fraudulent documents to the Mississippi Department of Health...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, Mississippi – Dangerously cold conditions continue across much of Mississippi this morning, with the highest risk expected to persist through midday before gradual improvement. According to the...