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Mississippi party leaders weigh national stakes in election

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi voters will decide on Tuesday the outcome of the state's U.S. Senate Race. The Democrat Party has pointed to polling that shows it could be a close race, and the Republican Party believes they will hold onto the seat for another six years. Incumbent U.S....

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Peace of Mind: Attorney Kelly Kyle discusses probate and no probate

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - In our Peace of Mind series, Attorney Kelly Kyle with Kyle-Wynn and Associates shared what it means to “not go through probate.” He discussed what probate means, along with wills and trusts. To schedule a consultation, visit www.kyle-wynn.com/. Mention that you saw it on...

Jackson, MS · 9d
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In-N-Out Names Arkansas Among Possible States for Expansion

Arkansas could eventually find itself on the menu for In-N-Out Burger as the California-born restaurant chain continues expanding east. According to Patch.com, In-N-Out owner and president Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson recently named Arkansas as one of several states that could be considered for future expansion. She discussed the company’s growth during an interview with actor Terry Crews released in recognition of In-N-Out’s 78th anniversary.

Arkansas · 9d
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THE BREAKDOWN: Election Night 2026 Storms

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Rain and storms rolling through the Mid-South Tuesday evening bring the second rain opportunity of November 2026. The line of storms pushes across the Mississippi River into parts of Western Tennessee and Northern Mississippi just after sunset, impacting the final hours of voting. After midnight, lingering...

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NAACP hosts Gospel Explosion to rally voters

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Conference NAACP held a Gospel Explosion voting rally in Jackson on November 1, 2026, to rally voters ahead of the upcoming general election, with organizers emphasizing a deliberate effort to connect voter turnout with gospel music. “Historically, the civil rights movement was birthed in the Black church,” said […]

Jackson, MS · 9d

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Lingering Errors in Mississippi’s Election System Risk Sending Voters to Wrong Polling Place on Election Day

As Mississippians gear up to cast ballots for a major U.S. Senate race and all four U.S. House seats, some voters could still be sent to the wrong location on Election Day at multiple polling places due to erroneous addresses and outdated information still uncorrected in the state’s system as of Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.

Mississippi · 11d

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Mississippi Folklife in Focus at National Folk Festival in Jackson

The wide-ranging program for the 83rd National Folk Festival’s Mississippi Folklife Area & Stage is set. This is the National Folk Festival’s second year of a three-year residency, scheduled to take place November 13-15, 2026, in Downtown Jackson. The Mississippi Folklife Area & Stage is a special component...

Mississippi · 9d

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State health officials encourage up-to-date vaccinations as respiratory virus season ramps up

MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — With respiratory virus season ramping up across the country, the Mississippi State Department of Health is urging people to take precautions to avoid illness. October marked the start of the annual respiratory virus season, and illnesses such as the flu, Covid-19, and RSV can pose serious...

Mississippi · 8d

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Voter inactivations cause holdup at polls across the state

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Hundreds of Mississippi voters arrived at polling places Tuesday only to learn they were missing from voter rolls. Frustrated voters took to social media, many noting they regularly cast ballots in every election. According to a Mississippi Today analysis, “...voter data from the secretary of...

Mississippi · 8d

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Voter roll updates could mean more affidavit ballots cast

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — More voters across Mississippi might have to cast affidavit ballots during the general election. Some voters were surprised to learn they were on the inactive list when they showed up at their polling place to vote on Tuesday. Harrison County Circuit Clerk Justin Wetzel...

Harrison County, MS · 8d

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‘Senate Island’: Black Content Creator Turns ‘Love Island’ Into A 2026 Midterm Voting Guide

Black content creator Anweih Cox launched Senate Island USA, a Love Island-inspired website designed to make election information more engaging and accessible to younger voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Mississippi · 9d

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Mississippi Open Enrollment Nov. 1: Jackson Residents Can Shop 2027 Health Insurance Plans

JACKSON, Miss. — Open enrollment for 2027 health insurance begins Sunday, Nov. 1, giving Mississippi residents an opportunity to compare Marketplace plans, review premiums and determine whether they qualify for financial assistance.

Mississippi · 10d

TANTVNEWS

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Maine Eyes Record Turnout, Mississippi Voters Report Long Lines and Machine Malfunctions: Election Day Update

Maine is on track for record midterm turnout, Mississippi voters report long lines and machine malfunctions, and severe weather has moved polling sites in three regions. Here is the Election Day update. The post Maine Eyes Record Turnout, Mississippi Voters Report Long Lines and Machine Malfunctions: Election Day Update appeared first on TANTV .

Mississippi · 8d

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Election Day forecast: When to vote to avoid rain and storms

When rain falls on Election Day, research has shown that voter turnout tends to decrease by one percent. That may not sound like a lot, but it can have massive implications. History has shown us that every vote counts, and therefore matters. In fact, since 2018, there have been 14...

Shelby County, TN · 9d

WLOX

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A look at the Ballot in Mississippi's midterm election

Mississippi · 8d

WLBT

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Party chairmen describe final push in Mississippi U.S. Senate race

Mississippi · 8d

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More than 800 attend Mississippi State Penitentiary Family Day

More than 800 people attended Family Day at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in October, according to prison officials. The attendance total included family members, volunteers, Mississippi Highway Patrol personnel and inmate workers. Superintendent Frank Caswell said the event gave families a chance to spend time together and create positive memories.

Mississippi · 8d

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OPINION: Endorsements – Mississippi, let’s not disappoint America

Good people of Mississippi, please imagine with me Cindy Hyde-Smith walking down a lonely alley alongside a stray dog identical to the final scene in the iconic 1966 movie entitled Alfie, and beautifully captured in the lyrics written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and sung by Dionne Warwick. That imagery is what all voters in search of an altruistic Mississippi should carry into the voting booth Nov. 3.

Mississippi · 9d

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Mississippi Could Elect Its First Black U.S. Senator Since Reconstruction

Every Sunday at church, Pauline Rogers remembers someone in the little broom closet registering people to vote in rural Vancleave, Mississippi. Back then, conversations about voting were like “brushing your teeth, washing your face, or making your bed.”. Everyone knew it was their duty, the 66-year-old recalled. “There were...

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