Shoplifting report at Pearl outlet mall leads to high-speed chase
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - Two suspects in connection to a felony shoplifting in Pearl were arrested after a high-speed chase with law enforcement in Jackson. Earlier this afternoon, officers from the Pearl Police Department received a call reporting a felony shoplifting from the Outlets of Mississippi. Officers later...
Cool Morning, Warm Afternoon: 70s Return Today
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -It will be another chilly start this morning with temperatures in the 40s, which is a big improvement from yesterday when we were in the 20s. Our warming trend will continue through the week, with highs reaching the 70s later today as temperatures rise. Looking ahead, above-average...
Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Shooting Wife, Driving Her Into Lake
MADISON COUNTY — A Madison County man who shot his wife multiple times and drove her car into a lake before fleeing was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. District Attorney John K. “Bubba”...
Beef’O’Brady’s, 2 Newk’s and 5 loaded-tea shops among 40 new dining options in, near...
A new Beef'O'Brady's highlights 40 restaurants and dining options that have been approved to open by the Mississippi Department of Health for the month of November. The newest Beef'O'Brady's that is coming to the Jackson area will be one of two that a Mississippi entrepreneur will be opening in the state, one in...
Cross-Dressing Porch Pirate Arrested In Alabama
A cross-dressing porch pirate was arrested in Alabama. It led to a very unique mugshot being taken. It's not every day you see a mugshot like this. The incident happened on Halloween night and it turns out that not everyone who dressed up that night was Trick-Or-Treating and looking for candy. According to WKRG, Todd...
Jackson State University honors troops of the 53rd U.S. Colored Infantry Regiment for Veterans...
“These are men who were literally fighting for their freedom and fighting for the freedom of their families and friends and their courage should not be underestimated,” said JSU Professor of History and Director of the Margaret Walker Center, Robert Luckett. He said roughly 18,000 Black men from Mississippi...
Mississippi’s 13 Best Fish Fry Spots Locals Swear Are Worth the Drive
Craving golden, crackling catfish that tastes like home with every bite? Mississippi’s fish fry scene is a road trip-worthy treasure, where small-town kitchens turn out big-time flavor. From riverfront porches to bustling buffets, locals flock to these spots for perfectly seasoned fillets, hush puppies, and soulful...
Jackson, MS Weather Alert: Northern Lights Possible Tonight With Warm, Clear Skies
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, MS – A rare G3–G4 geomagnetic storm could make the northern lights visible as far south as Mississippi tonight, thanks to unusually strong solar activity and clear skies across much of the state....
Jackson State to host Alcorn State on ESPN+ on Nov. 22
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and ESPN announced the selections for the ESPN Family of Networks the weekend of Nov. 22, picking up the Jackson State-Alcorn State matchup at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The game will air at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN+ on Saturday, Nov. 22. Follow Jackson...
Mississippi NAACP marks 80 years of advocacy at 2025 State Convention and Freedom Fund...
This past weekend, the Mississippi State Conference NAACP celebrated a milestone of eight decades of leadership and service with its 80th Annual State Convention and Policy Institute, held November 6–8 at the Jackson Convention Center. With the theme “The Fierce Urgency of Now,” the event honored the organization’s...
