Jackson MS

JACKSON — Jackson Public Schools is warning families and staff about a false social media post claiming three middle schools are closed due to a lack of heat. In a statement, the district said Blackburn Middle School, Peeples Middle School, and Kirksey Middle School remain open and operating normally. The district...

JACKSON — Jackson police are investigating a homicide after a person was found shot to death Saturday in the 5100 block of Livingston Road, authorities said. Officers responded to the scene on Jan. 10, where detectives determined the victim had been shot at the location. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Final arguments could be wrapping up in the months-long battle over JXN Water’s plans to raise rates. Officials with JXN Water and the city of Jackson are slated to meet with U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate Monday morning to make their final summations in the case.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, Mississippi – Another surge of Arctic air is lining up to move into Mississippi, and homeowners across the state are being reminded that overlooked winter prep issues can quickly turn into costly...

Hidden in the heart of Jackson lies a verdant paradise where time slows down and nature puts on a show that rivals Broadway – Mynelle Gardens Arboretum & Botanical Center is Mississippi’s answer to Eden, minus the troublesome serpent and forbidden fruit situation. The concrete jungle of Jackson...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Byron Brown leads a discussion on the raid in Venezuela and what’s next for the country. He also runs down the top issues in the 2026 legislative session, including school choice and PERS.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Jackson State track and field capped off opening weekend on Saturday as the Tigers competed in the Vulcan Invitational at the Birmingham Crossplex. The Tigers' field events highlighted the day as three field performers won first place in their individual events. Kaiden Berry claimed the top spot in...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Temperatures will warm into the low to mid 50s for Sunday afternoon after starting in the 30s. Other than wind gusting up to 30mph at times, the overall pattern for the next couple of days will be dry and calm. Mostly sunny skies will prevail for the start of the week.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, Mississippi – Temperatures across central Mississippi will remain near seasonal averages through midweek before a cooler pattern settles in for the latter part of the week and into next weekend....

FLOWOOD — Mississippi Blood Services is offering a free Starbucks coffee to donors as an incentive to give blood Monday at its Flowood donation center. Officials said all donors who give blood on Monday, Jan. 12, will receive a Starbucks gift card for a free coffee as a thank-you for donating.