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JACKSON — St. Dominic has opened a women’s health clinic in Jackson and added two obstetrician-gynecologists, expanding care for patients before, during and after pregnancy. The clinic offers preventive care, routine screenings, reproductive health care and ongoing treatment. It also expands the prenatal and postpartum services available through...
The sacrifices made by America’s military members were highlighted during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Two Mississippi Museums
Through the years, Mississippi has been home to many military heroes, but Tupelo resident Colonel Carlyle “Smitty” Harris was one of the state’s finest. He and Louise, his wife of 64 years, raised three children, Robin, Carolyn, and Lyle. Throughout his 96 years of life, Harris served as a continuing source of encouragement and inspiration for his family and community. His life continues to inspire Mississippians, even after his death on July 6, 2025.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) will officially inaugurate Dr. Denise Jones Gregory as its 14th president. Jones is the first female alumna to hold the presidency of JSU. “This inauguration represents a historic moment for Jackson State University,” said Debra McGee, co-chair of the Inaugural Steering Committee and senior vice president and […]
Mississippi college students have until November 30 to apply for the Fall 2026 Space to Succeed Scholarship from The Storage Center, which operates six facilities in the state across […]
The Hinds County Election Commission expects to complete their affidavit ballot curing process by Monday night or Tuesday morning, Election Commission receptionist and Hinds County Election Commission office assistant Shirley Harrison told the Mississippi Free Press on Monday. Affidavit voters who did not bring a photo ID to the polls...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Hear our associated podcast on this topic at the end of this article. When Clinton leaders first began making plans to spend money generated by a two per cent restaurant tax, the focus was on building new restrooms at a couple of the city parks. Now, with $2.7 million in tax revenue earmarked for parks and recreation in the 2027 fiscal year budget, there’s a wide range of potential priorities.
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI - NOVEMBER 4: District Attorney and U.S. Senate candidate for Mississippi Scott Colom speaks as he gives an update on state of Senate race against Cindy Hyde-Smith November 4, 2026 in Jackson, Mississippi. Colom And Hyde-Smith are virtually deadlocked in state’s senate race as ballot counting continues. (Photo by Rogelio V. Solis) - Source: Getty Images The political shift in Forrest County, Mississippi, has drawn attention beyond the Senate race, bringing renewed focus to the region’s complicated history with racial discrimination and the Ku Klux Klan, according to the Mi...
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White says his office uncovered $75 million in misspent funds and vows to shut down the state's "rotten system."
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Kayaking, mini golf, and holographic animals are all ideas the city of Jackson hopes to explore to reinvigorate the Jackson Zoological Park, according to a long-awaited request for information released late last month. On October 29, the city released an RFI for the “Livingston Super Park...
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Federal officials say residents should see the results of a federal crime-fighting grant as early as next year, once the plans are finalized on how to use it and the dollars are in place. That’s according to U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, who was in Jackson...
JACKSON — Mississippi’s environmental permit board will hold a hearing Monday on a proposed Southaven power plant that would supply electricity to data centers. Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson will chair the hearing. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Permit Board will hear evidence in the matter...
Usually written off as a red state, Mississippi sits on the verge of defying national expectations by electing a Black senator.
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Election officials in counties across the state will continue counting ballots today, including in Rankin County, where officials will count affidavit and mail-in absentee ballots this evening. The Rankin County Election Commission’s resolution committee will meet at 5 p.m. to review and process the outstanding...
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As ballots are still being counted in the U.S. Senate race in Mississippi, advocacy groups are hammering home the idea of civic engagement. The groups, including the NAACP, came together to empower voters at the Mississippi AFL-CIO on November 10, 2026. They encouraged civic engagement to improve life in the Magnolia […]
Mississippi ranks last on overall child well-being, despite outperforming most of the nation in education, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation's latest KIDS Count Data Book.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The NAACP and Mississippi unions urged the Jackson community today to fight for voter freedom. Advocates said it is crucial for voters to exercise that right. Jermaine Travis, vice president of the Central Mississippi Central Labor Council, said unions watch ballots and affidavits to make sure...
Participants To Be Recognized for Their Participation in Yearlong Cultural Preservation Workshop Series. After nearly a year of training, collaboration and community engagement, participants in the Smithsonian’s Mississippi Community Cultural Conservation Program will gather Thursday, Nov. 12–Saturday, Nov. 14, during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson, Mississippi, to be recognized by Monique Chism, the Smithsonian’s Under Secretary for Education, and Barry White, the executive director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, a Smithsonian Affiliate, to mark the final in-person workshop as part of the program.
Mississippi viral video sparks backlash for WI auto dealership
