Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Inspections are revealing more details about the number and conditions of fire hydrants in the capital city, including more than 700 that are missing or never existed. At a hearing earlier this month, Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin said JXN Water was attempting to map out...

JACKSON — Jackson police are asking for the public’s help as detectives investigate the fatal shooting of a 49-year-old man on the city’s north side. Andrew Knight was found shot to death on the front porch of his home in the 5700 block of Gault Street in the early morning hours of Monday, Nov. 24, police said....

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Units from the Jackson Fire Department responded to reports of a house fire Wednesday evening. Firefighters arrived on the scene at approximately 5:46 p.m. on Nov. 26. The fire was located at 730 E Northside Drive, just a few blocks off of Interstate 55. According to...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - We had another warm day today with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Cool air will filter in overnight and tomorrow, leaving us seasonably cool for the end of the week. Chilly and breezy tomorrow with highs in the upper 50s but winds gusting...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Tuesday, hundreds in our community chose to sleep outside, and they did so with a purpose. As Mississippi Move held its 11th annual sleep out for the homeless, neighbors got to discover what it really takes to help those who’ve lost everything. “We have about...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, MS – Drivers across Mississippi are being urged to use extreme caution this Blackout Wednesday, as one of the heaviest drinking nights of the year collides with early Thanksgiving travel along...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson city crews will again be taking over maintenance of rights-of-way. This week, officials revealed details about its plan to bring grass-cutting in house, which includes establishing two crews of city employees to do much of the work. “This will get us through winter,” said Chief...

Authorities are looking to identify two male suspects in a shoplifting incident reported at Northpark earlier this month. The shoplifting occurred at a store at Northpark on Nov. 11, according to Lt. Brett Bertucci with the Ridgeland Police Department. He said the suspects reportedly stole clothing. RPD released...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Canton Christmas Festival opens on November 28th! The city turns into a Christmas village with Santa, a three-story Christmas tree, children’s rides, shopping, and so much more. Opening weekend features the Merchant’s Open House. The festival includes other popular events like the Holiday...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, MS – As Thanksgiving celebrations bring families indoors across Mississippi, health officials are warning residents of a silent, invisible danger that could be seeping into their homes. The Centers...