Jackson MS

Jackson’s restaurant scene has seen a wave of newer energy, with chefs emphasizing wood‑fired cooking, Gulf seafood, and creative takes on Southern staples. These relatively recent or newly buzzed‑about spots show off where the city is headed. 1. Fine & Dandy. Fine & Dandy sits at the...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, Mississippi – Mississippi heads into the Feb 5–9 period under a prolonged stretch of below-normal temperatures and limited precipitation, keeping rain chances low while reinforcing an extended cold...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, Mississippi – Dangerous cold and strong winds are impacting much of Mississippi Saturday, raising concerns for travel safety, prolonged exposure, and potential power outages, according to the...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Lukas Simianer enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17, serving with the 82nd Airborne Division during two tours in Afghanistan. He was wounded at 19 and later faced the same struggle many veterans do, navigating the VA benefits sytem. After losing 13 fellow service members to suicide, Simianer...

The audio version of this story is AI generated and is not human reviewed. It may contain errors or inaccuracies. As the sun set in Jackson and the temperature registered a frigid 25 degrees, a plume of black and white smoke brought onlookers to the sidewalk at the Village Apartments on Raymond Road.

A woman is charged with conspiracy to commit capital murder and electronic stalking in Madison County. Court documents filed Thursday reveal, on Dec. 24, 2025, 32-year-old Tihirah Allen allegedly provided a firearm, negotiated payment with a shooter, provided transportation for that shooter, and drove to a targeted...

Longtime civil rights activist and former University of California professor Angela Davis joined Jackson State University Professor Ebony Lumumba for a conversation at Tougaloo College in Jackson, Mississippi, on Jan. 28. She spoke about growing up in Alabama during the Jim Crow era and connected the struggles of the...

CLAIBORNE COUNTY — A joint investigation by the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office and the Copiah County Sheriff’s Office has led to multiple arrests following reports of gunfire near the county line earlier this month. Sheriff Edward Goods said deputies responded during the early morning hours of Jan....

JACKSON – In a public safety reminder, the department said layering clothing is more effective than relying on a single heavy coat because multiple layers create pockets of warm air that help trap body heat. Fire officials recommended a three-layer approach: a moisture-wicking base layer to keep skin dry,...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi is one of three states which will receive Public Assistance emergency funding from FEMA after the recent winter storm, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Friday. Tennessee and Louisiana are also receiving this “expedited, upfront emergency funding” from FEMA for the...