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Jackson State men's golf resumes play this week at the Gulf Coast Collegiate in New Orleans, marking their first competition since November. The tournament features 15 teams at the English Turn Golf and Country Club.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, Mississippi – Spring 2026 could turn up the heat early across Mississippi, with above normal temperatures increasing the odds of summerlike afternoons well before June. According to NOAA’s Seasonal...

COPIAH CO., Miss. (WLBT) - Firefighters from the Crystal Springs Volunteer Fire Department battled a brush fire that grew out of control in Copiah County Sunday morning. The brush fire started after a homeowner was conducting a debris burn on Barnes Road at approximately 10:30 a.m. Feb. 22. According to...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Forty-two years ago, on February 20, 1984, Jackson Mayor Dale Danks began the process that resulted in the mayor-council form of government we know today. Back then, the city was governed by the mayor and two city commissioners, who were elected at-large. Danks formed an advisory...

VERO BEACH, Fla. | Jackson State used another strong outing from Derek Arrocha on the mound and a three-hit day from Troy Wilson Jr. to win its second consecutive game at the Andre Dawson Classic, 6-5 over Yale at the Jackie Robinson Training Facility. Arrocha (2-0) picked up the win...

MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Florence girls soccer team bounced back in the MHSAA 5A state soccer championship this year, defeating East Central to claim the Gold Ball. In the Lady Eagles’ third-straight title game appearance, they were able to down the Lady Hornets thanks to their elite offense that showed up...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Families across the metro celebrated with fun, games, food, and learning at the Two Mississippi Museums on Saturday. “The Legacy on the Block” event brought the community together to celebrate and highlight Black history and culture. Partners unite for community event. Color of Change,...

Rev. Jesse Jackson died this week at age 84. NPR's Scott Simon remembers covering Jackson's 1984 presidential campaign in Mississippi.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) clinics will remain closed statewide on February 23-24, 2026. This comes after UMMC was hit by a cyberattack on February 19, 2026. The hospital’s teams are continuing to respond to the cyberattack alongside federal and state agencies and...

Mallory and Lewis highlighted the first day of the SWAC Indoor Championships with school records, while Jackson State athletes earned five medals and set multiple personal bests.