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Family speaks out about proposal to rename portion of Medgar Evers Boulevard

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Family members of slain civil rights icon Medgar Wiley Evers say they were never contacted about an effort to rename a portion of Medgar Evers Boulevard after Kohen Wiley. Last month, Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes announced plans to rename a portion of the street after...

Jackson, MS · 8d
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Rankin County supervisors approve conditional use for mining along Highway 25

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Rankin County supervisors approved conditional use for Seth Bilbro to mine land at the corner of Kitty Hawk Drive and Highway 25. Residents who live in the area are voicing concerns about the heavy construction that will come with the change. Residents’ concerns. Al...

Rankin County, MS · 8d
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Mississippi residents encouraged to prepare generators for winter safely

As colder temperatures approach, officials are reminding residents about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. With November recognized as Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, experts are urging homeowners to prepare their generators and take precautions to stay safe this winter.

Mississippi · 8d
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2026 Harvest Fest at the Ag Museum

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The annual Harvest Festival will be held November 10-14, 2026, at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. Small Town Mississippi will come to life each day from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Admission is $10 for ages 3 and up. Live demonstrations throughout the museum...

Jackson, MS · 7d
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Groundworks provides foundation solutions in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Groundworks is a national company with a local office in the Jackson metro area. It is employee-owned. Certified Field Inspector Stanley Johnson visited Studio 3 and shared how the employee-owned company makes a big difference to customers. Groundworks can handle foundation, basements, and crawl spaces. To learn...

Jackson, MS · 8d

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Poll issues reported in some Mississippi counties

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – According to the Mississippi Votes Action Fund (MSVAF), there have been issues at the polls on November 3, 2026. The group said the Hinds County and Jackson County Circuit Clerk phone lines were down, and several locations in Lamar, Lincoln, Hinds and Jackson counties have had machine malfunctions. They said some […]

Mississippi · 8d

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The TJ Ritchie Show: Midterm Fears & Jackson City Council

The TJ Ritchie Show is a nightly talk show on WBT Charlotte that covers news and politics, along with everything happening in entertainment, sports, and…well…life! Because he’s “America’s Coolest Conservative,” TJ breaks it all down in a way that everyone can understand and enjoy, delivering pinpoint political analysis with wit and a heaping dose of Southern charm. Not since Rush Limbaugh has a host combined serious political and cultural news with satirical humor. He has been one of America’s most well-respected radio hosts for over 25 years, and now he’s conquering the talk radio and podcast world. Liberals beware…you just might laugh at yourselves! There’s a new Sheriff in town, and his name is TJ Ritchie!

Jackson, MS · 7d

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Burn ban remains in effect for Clinton

As of press time, a burn ban remains in effect until further notice as dangerously dry conditions continue across the area. The lack of significant rainfall has left grass, leaves and vegetation extremely dry, creating conditions where even a small spark can quickly ignite a fire and spread to surrounding areas.

Clinton, MS · 7d

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Hiten Patel Builds Trust In North Mississippi Law

The first call often comes when someone feels the ground shift beneath them. A charge has been filed. An accident has changed a routine day. A court date appears on the calendar, and suddenly the future feels difficult to read. At HP Attorneys PLLC, attorney Hiten Patel understands that people rarely contact a lawyer on an ordinary day. They call when the stakes feel personal, when answers matter, and when calm guidance can help restore a sense of control.

Mississippi · 6d

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Mistletoe Marketplace brings 154 vendors to Mississippi Trade Mart

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The 43rd annual Mistletoe Marketplace is open through Saturday at the Mississippi Trade Mart. This year, 154 vendors set up shop. Mistletoe Marketplace is a long-standing tradition for shoppers, but it is a new experience for some local business owners. Madison artist shows oil paintings. Madison...

Jackson, MS · 6d

Oxford Eagle

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Both Mississippi millionaires watching Cali closely

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... California voters on Nov. 3 decided whether or not to approve Proposition 40, a ballot measure that would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of Californians with more than $1 billion in net worth and use the proceeds largely to fund health care programs.

California · 6d

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MAAA Recently Hosted Legislative Lunch & Learn

The second annual event was held on Thursday, October 15. The Mississippi Agricultural Aviation Association (MAAA) hosted its second annual Legislative Lunch & Learn on Thursday, October 15, at Valley Air Applicators at the Indianola Municipal Airport, bringing together state legislators, agricultural aviation professionals, farmers, community leaders, educators, and industry stakeholders for an afternoon of discussion, fellowship, and education. The event was originally designed to strengthen relationships between Mississippi’s agricultural aviation community and the individuals and organizations whose decisions influence the future of agriculture across the state.

Mississippi · 6d

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Midterm voter turnout higher than usual in Jackson metro area, poll workers say

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The doors haven’t stopped swinging at polling places across the Jackson metro, where poll workers say a steady stream of voters has come through all day. Poll workers told 3 On Your Side that turnout this midterm is significantly higher than in past years, when...

Jackson, MS · 8d

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Jackson's Kenneth Stokes uses sexist slur for woman, derails meeting

Editor's note: This story contains graphic language that could be offensive to some readers. Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes called a woman a “bitch” during the council’s Nov. 3 meeting, prompting chants of “Kick him out!” and a 4-3 vote to recess for an hour. The derailed meeting was later postponed. The outburst followed Stokes’ introduction of two controversial ordinances — one to rename part of Medgar Evers Boulevard to honor slain Senatobia child Kohen Wiley, the other to repeal Jackson’s data center moratorium. Many residents, already disgruntled over meeting on Election Day , spoke in opposition to both ordinances. Members of the Evers family offered condolences to Wiley’s family but urged the council to find another way to honor him. They said they had not been contacted about the proposal and objected to dividing a boulevard honoring the civil rights leader. Data center opponents, meanwhile, questioned why the council would consider lifting the moratorium before regulations were finished. During her public comment, Candace Abdul-Tawwab, who has opposed data centers at previous council meetings, played a recording she described as data center noise and warned that residents could hear it around the clock. Other speakers questioned the facilities’ economic benefits

Jackson, MS · 8d

WLBT

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City of Jackson closes first encampment through Homeward JXN initiative

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The first homeless encampment was closed through Homeward JXN with four people being moved from the streets into housing, Jackson Mayor John Horhn announced Thursday at the Downtown Jackson Partners annual meeting. Additionally, the City of Jackson launched a new Homeward JXN website where residents can...

Jackson, MS · 6d

Madison County Journal

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Ridgeland drives Madison County October sales tax growth

Madison County kicked off the new fiscal year with positive momentum in retail activity, posting a 4.79% increase in municipal sales tax diversions in October compared to the same month last year. Total October diversions across the county’s five municipalities reached $3,133,439, up $143,264 from the $2,990,175 collected in October...

Madison County, MS · 7d

Mississippi Today

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Mississippi prison health vendor fell short of contract requirements, watchdog finds

Mississippi’s prison healthcare provider has not met the requirements of its contract, according a report published Monday by the state’s legislative watchdog committee.

Mississippi · 7d

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Party at the Polls rallied Hattiesburg voters

Party at the Polls stopped in Hattiesburg two days before the Nov. 3 election as part of a nationwide tour that combined voter outreach with live music, free food, T-shirts and basketball. The organization aimed to encourage voter participation by creating a celebratory atmosphere and emphasizing the importance of voting.

Hattiesburg, MS · 7d

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Election 2026: November 3rd General Election

South Mississippians will be heading to the polls Tuesday morning. The state level races residents in South Mississippi can vote on are the U.S. Senate seat and the Fourth Congressional District seat. There are several races across coastal counties on the ballot as well. Senate:. Republican Cindy Hyde Smith. Democrat...

Mississippi · 9d

WJTV 12

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Jackson Councilman Kenneth Stokes doubles down after outburst

Jackson, MS · 7d