May 4 Visitor Center commemorates Jackson State, Kent State shootings
The May 4th Visitors Center has recently introduced a specialized tour differentiating from their typical one. For Black History month, “Long Live the Spirit of Jackson State” is meant to give viewers the knowledge of what happened at Jackson State University 11 days after the May 4, 1970, shootings at Kent State...
Mississippi Weather Alert: Jackson, Gulfport See Warmer-Than-Normal Temperatures Feb 26–March 2
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, Mississippi – A stretch of milder air could bring an early taste of spring to Mississippi beginning Thursday, Feb. 26, as above-average temperatures settle across the state through Monday, March 2....
Cold and Dry conditons to start the week
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Another round of light showers is likley around sunset this evening as a cold front rolls in, causing a dramatic temperature drop overnight. Sunday morning, temperatures will reach the mid-30s under clear skies. Afternoon highs are only expected to warm into the mid-50s. Cold air continues...
Runners gear up for 2026 Mississippi Blues Marathon
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The 2026 Mississippi Blues Marathon will be held on Saturday in the capital city. Runners are excited for Saturday’s race. They said training for the race is just as important as having the right gear. “Making sure I’m eating healthy, making sure that I’m doing all the things, taking care of […]
Clinton water cutoffs affecting customers on old billing system
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Some residents, who rely on water from the City of Clinton, may currently be without it. According to city leaders, the cutoff affected customers who did not transfer payments to Clinton’s new billing platform in November 2025. They said beginning in October 2025, customers were notified...
Mississippi Habitat for Humanity celebrates 40 years
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area hosted a luncheon on Thursday to celebrate 40 years of building affordable homes for the less fortunate. The Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area was founded in 1986 with the goal of providing affordable housing for residents. Merrill...
Strict New Law Could Fine Drivers $100,000 for Improper Passenger Drop-Off
Drivers are used to stressing over speeding tickets, not six-figure penalties for pulling over to […]
Mississippi Eclipse Alert: Jackson, Gulfport Mark March 3 for 5:04 AM Blood Moon —...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, Mississippi – Mississippians should mark March 3 now, when a rare 58-minute Blood Moon will unfold from 5:04 to 6:03 a.m. Central Time, delivering the state’s last visible total lunar eclipse until...
Man shot multiple times at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times at an apartment complex. The shooting occurred at the Carleton Apartments in the 500 block of Northpointe Parkway on February 20, 2026. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said the victim was...
Davis to be named Master Pilot
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Ronald Davis, Vicksburg Municipal Airport Director, will receive the official plaque recognizing him as a Master Pilot on Thursday, Feb. 26, at a conference in Raymond, Miss. The Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) designated him a Master Pilot earlier...
