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Jackson State suffered an 85-48 loss to Bethune-Cookman on Saturday, despite 19 points from Daeshun Ruffin. The Tigers will face Florida A&M on Monday night in Tallahassee.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. JACKSON, Miss. — A dangerous winter weather pattern is unfolding across central Mississippi today, with the Jackson area facing an ice storm followed by extreme cold that could persist into early next week,...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - After nearly five years in the position, Byram’s second police chief is stepping down. On Saturday, a retirement reception was held in honor of Byram Police Chief David Errington at Lakeshore Church. More than 150 people attended. “Sometimes God’s plans are a little different from...

CLAIBORNE CO., Miss. (WLBT) - Three people deemed “armed and dangerous” have been captured following a manhunt through Copiah and Claiborne Counties. According to the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department, the agency assisted the Copiah County Sheriff’s Office with an investigation involving a drive-by shooting on...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The freezing temperatures and ice can cause problems on your roof. Ryan Bell with Watkins Construction and Roofing shares what Ice Dams are and how to spot them. An ice dam on a roof is a ridge of ice that forms in the eaves and blocks...

MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) – The winter storm brought another round of cold temperatures to Mississippi Sunday morning. In Madison, police said there are icy road conditions. They said the Madison Parkway Bridge has been closed from Highway 51 to Post Oak Road. “If you do not need to be out, we strongly encourage you to […]

CLAIBORNE COUNTY – Authorities are searching for three suspects believed to be armed and dangerous following a drive-by shooting that prompted a multi-county manhunt Saturday, officials said. The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department said it is assisting the Copiah County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation. One...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson apartment complex that was supposed to be emptied out by January 1 was the scene of a major fire on Saturday night. The fire broke out around 8 p.m. at the rear of the complex, located in the 1600 block of Raymond Road. Multiple...

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Master Gardeners of Rankin County are busy right now. They’re gathering cuttings in order to root them, so there will be plants to plant later this spring. Their plant sale will be held on April 28, 2026, at the Rankin County Extension Service building. They usually have about 2,000...

COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A Pearl woman died after a fiery crash in Covington County. The crash occurred on U.S. 49 around 8:00 p.m. on January 22, 2026. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling south on the highway when the vehicle left the road, struck an...