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Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, MS – Severe storms and heavy rainfall are expected to impact much of Mississippi Monday night into early Tuesday morning, bringing threats of flash flooding, damaging winds, hail, and isolated...

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Work is moving forward on Ridgeland’s new fire station and training facility. The station, located at 572 North Livingston Road, was designed by Dean Architecture and is being built by Benchmark Construction. The pad for the training facility has been poured, and the structure is now being...

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around jackson.

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RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – With one day left for National Collection Week, families across Rankin and Madison counties rushed to drop off shoebox gifts for children in need around the world. Last year, more than 11.9 million shoe boxes were sent worldwide through Operation Christmas Child. Volunteers in Rankin and...

Victoria Cox is set to appear in court in Jackson, Mississippi.

When you’re craving the kind of food that reminds you of Sunday dinners at grandma’s house, Mama Hamil’s Southern Cookin’ and Bar B Que Buffet in Madison, Mississippi is the place to be. This beloved restaurant serves up authentic Southern comfort food that warms your soul and fills your belly. With a bustling...

SIMPSON CO., Miss. (WLBT) - Residents on Green Avenue in Mendenhall and the surrounding area are advised to lock their doors and vehicles, as well as secure any other valuables, as the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for a wanted suspect. The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Tony...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is investigating two fatal crashes. The first incident occurred around 12:02 a.m. on November 23, 2025, on Interstate 20 West near the 6-mile marker in Warren County. Troopers said a 2012 Honda Accord, driven by 31-year-old Manus Dace, of Jackson, was...

Ridgeland clinched a spot in the MHSAA 6A semifinals with a 55-45 quarterfinal win over Neshoba Central on Friday night. It was an offensive shootout throughout the quarterfinal matchup, with both teams finding their groove early and often. “It kind of felt like a PlayStation Madden game, but this time...