Pelahatchie High School students serve as pages for MS House
Recently, Sarah Brooks Hopson of Pelahatchie High School paged for the Mississippi House of Representatives. “I’m glad to have the opportunity to page in the Mississippi House of Representatives.” Hopson stated. “Thank you to Representative Steve Massengill for letting me have the chance to page this year. I am...
Thousands left in the dark as storms hit Central Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Thousands of power outages have been reported in Central Mississippi as thunderstorms moved through the area on Saturday. According to Entergy Mississippi, more than 14,000 customers were without power as of 5:15 p.m. on March 7, 2026. The majority of the outages were reported in Hinds,...
Florida A&M Opens SWAC Play with Win Over Jackson State
JACKSON, Miss. — Florida A&M opened Southwestern Athletic Conference play Friday with a strong showing on the road, powering past Jackson State 10-3 in the opener behind a balanced offensive attack before the Tigers answered with a 3-1 win in the second game, leaving the Rattlers with a split to begin league play.
No final decision yet on Pearl River project, Corps clarifies after local announcement
Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. The local sponsor of a long-discussed Pearl River flood control project announced last week that the project would finally be able to move forward with a plan to widen and develop along the river’s banks in Mississippi’s capital city.
Northeast Mississippi Community College officials meet in Jackson to discuss America’s Talent Strategy
Laurie Kesler, director of adult education, and Kim Smith, assistant director at Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC), were in Jackson this week to meet with program directors from across Mississippi to explore the Five Pillars of America’s Talent Strategy, the college said in a social media post. The...
Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds and Flooding to Mississippi
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, Mississippi – Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to move across Mississippi on Saturday, bringing the potential for damaging winds, hail, and localized flash flooding. According to the...
Jackson, Mississippi Weather Alert: Slight Risk Severe Storms With 60 MPH Wind Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, Mississippi — Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind and large hail may develop across parts of Mississippi today, prompting a regional weather alert from forecasters. According to...
Bond set for man previously charged in Jackson mass shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Bond has been set for a man who was previously charged in connection to the mass shooting that followed the 2025 Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade and Festival. Marquavius McLeod was arrested on February 4, 2026, for felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, McLeod received a...
Woman on bicycle injured after collision with pickup truck
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A woman was injured after a collision with a pickup truck in Jackson. It happened on Highway 18 in South Jackson near a gas station on Friday morning. Multiple authorities, including the Jackson Police Department, Jackson Fire Department, and an ambulance responded to the scene. JPD...
Zeta Phi Beta Hosts the 2nd Annual A Fedora and Denim Brunch
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Katrina Banyard and Kayla Turner Thomas visited Today at 11 to discuss the upcoming Zeta Phi Beta “A Fedora and Denim Brunch” on March 21, 2026. Enjoy delicious food, soulful sounds, door prizes, a professional photo booth, and great vibes. Music will be provided by DJ Mailman. For tickets,...
