Jackson MS

A dog once found living near an abandoned mall in Jackson is now looking for a permanent home after a turnaround that rescue volunteers describe as a “comeback” story. Cheshire Abbey Animal Rescue said Nala, a young dog estimated to be about 2 years old, was initially wary and protective when she was first brought...

Around 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 4, 2025, flames from an abandoned house were “so tall it was up in the trees,” recalled Tracy Cooper, who lives two houses down from the now entirely burned-down house. Today, only one corner of that house — located at 4221 Oakmont Drive — is still standing. The rest looked like the...

At Millsaps, creating a welcoming, supportive and personalized experience for prospective students and their families is at the heart of the admissions process. As part of strengthening that experience, the college has promoted Geneva Torrence to Director of Admissions and Rachel Dennis to Assistant Director of...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Residents in South Jackson said an abandoned apartment complex has become a growing safety concern. The residents said conditions at Blossom Apartments have continued to deteriorate for months after services were cut off and units left vacant. They said it’s another eyesore in the capital...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - After a string of late annual audits, Jackson city leaders could vote to bring on a new auditing firm next week. However, some questions still remain about that company’s experience and qualifications. At a special meeting on Friday, the City Council took no action on...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Mississippi skies hang mostly cloudy and mild this morning, but changes are lining up fast across Jackson. Temperatures already sit in the mid-60s, and scattered showers could redevelop by midday, setting...

JACKSON, Miss.(AP) — A ransomware attack forced the University of Mississippi Medical Center to close all of its roughly three dozen clinics around the state and cancel elective procedures for a second day on Friday, hobbling one of the state's largest health care providers. University officials warned that the...

JACKSON — Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect linked to two burglaries at a local restaurant earlier this month. Police said Hometown BBQ, located at 3152 Medgar Evers Blvd., was first burglarized Feb. 2. The business was targeted again on Feb. 14.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson man was found guilty on multiple charges, including auto theft, and sentenced to 47 years, Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens II announced Friday. On Oct. 10, 2022, Advance Installation Maintenance LLC reported a stolen truck to the Jackson Police Department, stating the...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a body was found Friday afternoon. Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard said the body of a male was found on College Hill Drive on February 20, 2026. According to Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), the skeletal remains were...