Jackson MS

Police recorded 74 homicides in Jackson in 2025, virtually half the number of killings in 2021, but feelings of safety among residents remain complicated.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Jackson Public School District (JPS) is mourning the loss of educator and coach Terance Jones. According to JPS, Jones was an educator and coach at Provine High School. Jones recently served as an AP U.S. History teacher and powerlifting coach, joining Provine in 2025. He made a meaningful...

MADISON COUNTY MISSISSIPPI - Three people in Madison County were transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center following a crash involving a school bus. Authorities said the incident happened on Highway 463 and Stribling Road around 2:30 Monday afternoon when an SUV collided with a Madison County school...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The 61st annual Dixie National Rodeo is in Jackson on February 13-21 at the Mississippi Coliseum, the Trade Mart, Mississippi State Fairgrounds Complex. The event includes concerts, the parade, livestock shows, and the rodeo. For the schedule of events and ticket information, visit...

Exclusive chat with Jared Ivey’s mom, Tracey Ivey ahead of the big game. Find the full interview on our WJTV+ app.

Steve and Beverly Buckley, “after many wonderful years of serving Clinton and surrounding communities,” have announced their retirement and the transition of ownership of Clinton Printwear and Trophies. “We are deeply grateful to our loyal customers, friends and neighbors for your trust, support and patronage over...

RIDGELAND, Miss. — Madison County supervisors on Monday approved the initial process to develop a 50,000-square-foot conference center that county leaders say will boost the region’s ability to attract major conferences and corporate events. The facility will be built at Prado Vista in Ridgeland, right next to...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, Mississippi – One more night of freezing temperatures is expected across much of Mississippi before a pronounced warming trend brings springlike conditions to the region by the weekend. According...

MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) – Madison County Schools said a threat was called in to Madison Station Elementary School on February 4, 2026. District leaders said law enforcement responded to the campus and began processing the scene. Students and staff have been relocated to Ridgecrest Church on Old Canton Road in Madison....

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man is behind bars after carjacking a woman in the Wendy’s drive-thru. Chrishawn Marshall, 34, was arrested by the Jackson Police Department on Saturday and charged with armed carjacking. According to police, an unidentified man approached a female victim at the Wendy’s drive-thru at...