Jackson MS

Lumumba’s motion to dismiss comes weeks after a co-defendant in Jackson’s bribery scandal, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, filed his own motion to dismiss the case.

All JetBlue flights were temporarily grounded early Tuesday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Ridgeland crews are working to repair a severed water pipe. According to Ridgeland police, the damage was discovered on March 9, 2026. As a result of the break, several residences on the east side of Old Canton Road experienced a water outage. The affected areas include Country Club Woods,...

The Pearl River Flood Control Project in the Jackson region could be a boon for economic development for the capital city, leaders said Thursday afternoon. The flood prevention project will offer business opportunities for commercial and recreational development, Keith Turner with the Rankin Hinds Pearl River Flood...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson’s next police chief will be getting the salary she was promised. On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council approved amending the compensation plan, ensuring Dr. RaShall Brackney will legally be paid the $150,000 a year she was promised when offered the job. Because the item...

Community members joined local leaders for the first day of the Copiah County Clean Up Initiative on Saturday. Participants included Crystal Springs Mayor Steve Singleton, former mayor Walter Rielly III, members of the Copiah County Board of Supervisors, and Hazlehurst Aldermen Jesse Larry and Jeremy McKinzie. Local...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, Mississippi – Residents across Mississippi could face damaging thunderstorms capable of 60 mph wind gusts and possible tornadoes Wednesday afternoon and evening as a storm system sweeps west to...

MISSISSIPPI — A 42-year-old Pearl man has been arrested following an undercover narcotics investigation in Rankin County, according to the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators with the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office, the Pearl Police Department and agents from multiple federal agencies executed search and...

The Millsaps softball team won two games against MUW on Saturday, improving to 5-0 in the series and extending their winning streak to seven games overall.

The Pearl Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Firefighter of the Month Awards. “We have the best fire department in the state, and they are always going above and beyond and making it easy to celebrate their hard work and numerous accomplishments,” said Chamber Director Kathy Deer. In February, the...