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A steel-toed boot is being credited by police with preventing injury during a road rage shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Flowood, Mississippi, according to authorities. The Flowood Police Department reported that the shooting occurred Saturday night at the restaurant. Police said the victim had pulled into the...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (January 16-18) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi 58th Annual MLK Birthday Convocation – Jackson – Friday 31st Annual For My People Awards Luncheon –...

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Hometown Rankin Magazine presented their annual “Best of the Best” awards to businesses and individuals in Rankin County. One of the winners was the Pelahatchie Bay Trading Post on Highway 471. The Bay won the Best Service Station Award, and this is the third year in the row that they […]

JACKSON — Some believe true leadership begins with gratitude, humility, and an ability to give credit to the team first. Jackson Fire Chief RaSean O. Thomas took to social media this week to publicly thank the men and women of the Jackson Fire Department, offering a message of appreciation and reassurance from the...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, held annually on the third Thursday in January, is a way to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his achievements during the Civil Rights Movement. Jackson has several annual events honoring the civil rights leader throughout the long weekend. This year, Martin Luther...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man was found dead during a house fire in Jackson. According to the Jackson Fire Department, firefighters responded to a house fire located on Westhaven Drive around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday. While extinguishing the fire, the body of an unknown male was discovered. The man...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Brown Bottling Group is hosting the Muscle Milk Planet Fitness Membership Giveaway! You can win a free year membership to Planet Fitness!. To enter the contest, text GYM to 601-574-2748 or go online to www.browngroup.net/muscle-milk-planet-fitness-membership-giveaway/. Victor Barnette, the...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Mississippi – Cold air presses down across central Mississippi, sharpening the morning chill and setting the stage for a wintry-feeling weekend. Lawns crunch underfoot early, windshields fog, and thin...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Prado kicked off the new year with a major milestone. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for its new addition: Prado Lofts on Meadowbrook Road in Jackson. The project is the first since the completion of the Quarter Lofts in 2021. The company said Prado Lofts reflects a broader vision for...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Cold and breezy this afternoon with highs in the 40s but wind chills closer to the 30s. We have plenty of sunshine for now and will warm up quickly tomorrow afternoon with highs back in the 60s. Another cold front is on the way Friday night....