Man shot, killed during domestic disturbance in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed during a domestic disturbance. The shooting occurred at a home in the 600 block of Lake Glen Drive just before 7:30 a.m. on February 22, 2026. According to police, several people were at the home when the shooting occurred. When...
Code violators in Clinton now getting tickets
The City of Clinton is trying something new as it cracks down on people with overgrown yards, piles of debris, abandoned vehicles or other types of code violations on their property. It’s handing out tickets, summoning violators to Environmental Court. Director of Community Development Roy Edwards says, previously,...
Five Coast teams fall in MHSAA Soccer State Championships
Long Beach Girls, East Central Girls, Biloxi Boys, Bay Boys, and George County Boys all lose in State Finals up in Jackson.
2026 Phoenix Bass Fishing League – Ross Barnett Reservoir weigh-in (2/21/2026)
BRANDON, Miss. – Watch the weigh-in from the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine event at Ross Barnett Reservoir on Feb. 21, 2026. View full results here. Due to technical difficulties, some parts of today’s weigh-in are unavailable. Sign up for a future Phoenix Bass Fishing...
Cyberattack closes dozens of Mississippi medical clinics
Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The University of Mississippi Medical Center closed its 35 clinics throughout Mississippi on Friday after being targeted in a ransomware attack. Medical center officials also canceled all elective medical procedures that were scheduled for the day and rescheduled all but dialysis appointments at the...
Canton Freedom House receives Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker
JANS – Visit Mississippi and the Mississippi Humanities Council unveiled a new Mississippi Freedom Trail marker in Canton on Tuesday honoring the Canton Freedom House. Remarks were delivered by civil rights veterans, local and state dignitaries, with a special performance by the Rembert Washington Memorial Chorale....
Jackson man sentenced for auto theft that led to chase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson man was sentenced for auto theft following an incident that led to a high-speed chase. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said JaWayne Carter, 32, was sentenced to serve 47 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC). He was found guilty in January...
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May 4 Visitor Center commemorates Jackson State, Kent State shootings
The May 4th Visitors Center has recently introduced a specialized tour differentiating from their typical one. For Black History month, “Long Live the Spirit of Jackson State” is meant to give viewers the knowledge of what happened at Jackson State University 11 days after the May 4, 1970, shootings at Kent State...
Mississippi Weather Alert: Jackson, Gulfport See Warmer-Than-Normal Temperatures Feb 26–March 2
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, Mississippi – A stretch of milder air could bring an early taste of spring to Mississippi beginning Thursday, Feb. 26, as above-average temperatures settle across the state through Monday, March 2....
