Silver Alerts issued for two men in Jackson-metro area
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Silver Alerts have been issued for two men in the Jackson-metro area. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) said James Gibson, 60, of Jackson, was last seen on November 22, 2025, around 6:00 a.m. in the 600 block of East Beasley Road. He was last seen walking while wearing...
Institute supports vulnerable residents via meals campaign, suitcase drive
JANS – As economic pressures continue to strain households across Mississippi, the Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health has launched two holiday initiatives aimed at strengthening families and supporting unhoused residents. The Institute recently introduced a holiday meals campaign to help ensure families...
Small businesses see growth from Amazon Web Services construction in Madison County
MADISON CO., Miss. (WLBT) - Small businesses are experiencing growth from Amazon Web Services’ construction projects in Madison County, with some companies expanding operations to meet demand from the job sites. Michael Carr, owner of Barbeque Shine, has operated his business for eight years and initially expected...
Videos show Rankin County jail guards mocking intellectually disabled inmate
Jerry Mitchell, Brian Howey, Mukta Joshi and Nate Rosenfield are reporters for Mississippi Today. They have been examining the power of sheriffs’ offices as part of The New York Times’s Local Investigations Fellowship. This story was also supported by the Fund for Investigative Journalism, the Alicia Patterson...
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: November 21-23
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 (November 21-23) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi Lucci Live in Concert – Jackson – Friday Snip & Sip Wellness Retreat – Natchez – Friday Pink Friday...
CareCenter Ministries prepares Thanksgiving meals for hundreds in the capital city
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A downtown Jackson ministry is continuing its tradition of providing Thanksgiving meals to the community. 500 families, many impacted by the SNAP shutdown, will have all they need for the holiday celebration. Shirley James has her kitchen ready with the ingredients for her Thanksgiving dinner....
Early detection saves lives: low-dose CT scans key to fighting lung cancer
JACKSON – Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. One of the reasons why is that it often goes unnoticed until it reaches an advanced stage. When caught in early stages through low-dose CT scans, treatment is more effective, and survival rates increase significantly.
Judge hands Daniel Callihan two more life sentences in Tangipahoa murder-kidnapping
Daniel Callihan, the man who killed a Loranger mother and kidnapped her two daughters before killing one of them and leaving her body near Jackson, Mississippi, was sentenced to two life sentences by a federal judge in New Orleans. U.S. District Judge Lance Africk handed down the sentences on Wednesday...
About 16,000 families waiting for child care vouchers after pandemic funds run out
(ASSOCIATED PRESS) – Associated Press reports, Cantrell Keyes is working 90-hour weeks and losing $15,000 a month at the child care center she directs in Jackson, Mississippi. Nearly half of the 46 families attending Agape Christian Academy World last spring lost access to Child Care Payment Program vouchers, which...
Jackson Weather Update: Isolated Severe Storms Possible Late Monday Into Tuesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, MS – The National Weather Service in Jackson warns that isolated severe storms could develop late Monday night into Tuesday, bringing threats of damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes across...
