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A woman is charged with conspiracy to commit capital murder and electronic stalking in Madison County. Court documents filed Thursday reveal, on Dec. 24, 2025, 32-year-old Tihirah Allen allegedly provided a firearm, negotiated payment with a shooter, provided transportation for that shooter, and drove to a targeted...

Longtime civil rights activist and former University of California professor Angela Davis joined Jackson State University Professor Ebony Lumumba for a conversation at Tougaloo College in Jackson, Mississippi, on Jan. 28. She spoke about growing up in Alabama during the Jim Crow era and connected the struggles of the...

CLAIBORNE COUNTY — A joint investigation by the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office and the Copiah County Sheriff’s Office has led to multiple arrests following reports of gunfire near the county line earlier this month. Sheriff Edward Goods said deputies responded during the early morning hours of Jan....

JACKSON – In a public safety reminder, the department said layering clothing is more effective than relying on a single heavy coat because multiple layers create pockets of warm air that help trap body heat. Fire officials recommended a three-layer approach: a moisture-wicking base layer to keep skin dry,...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi is one of three states which will receive Public Assistance emergency funding from FEMA after the recent winter storm, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Friday. Tennessee and Louisiana are also receiving this “expedited, upfront emergency funding” from FEMA for the...

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Madison police announced two suspects were arrested after a chase in a stolen vehicle. On January 30, 2026, shortly after 2:00 p.m., Madison police said officers spotted a white 2017 Dodge Challenger with a Mississippi license plate. They said the vehicle was connected to crimes in the area....

The National Weather Service office in Jackson has issued an Extreme Cold Warning that will remain in effect from 11 p.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Saturd...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, Mississippi — A surge of Arctic air is bringing dangerous cold, strong winds, and potential power outages across central and northern Mississippi through the weekend, according to the National...

FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) - Since 1999, The Rug Place in Flowood has offered one-on-one customer service and rugs of all sizes for all types of rooms. Owner Coleen O’Brien selects each rug available in the store. O’Brien is retiring in April. Until then, the store has discounts on rugs....

The audio version of this story is AI generated and is not human reviewed. It may contain errors or inaccuracies. A boyfriend hit and choked a partner in Hinds County and placed a gun to her head, threatening to kill her. In Jackson, another man fired shots into a home,...