Braxton, MS Local News and More

Former Mississippi district attorney sentenced to more than 3 years in bribery scheme

Former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens was sentenced to more than three years in prison and fined $100,000 for soliciting $250,000 in bribes. Former Jackson City Council President Aaron Banks was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for his role in the bribery scheme. Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe...

partner publisher · 118.4K followers

WJTV 12

Man turns himself in for fatal Greenview Drive shooting

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a homicide that took place on August 20, 2026. The shooting occurred in the 3000 block of Greenview Drive. Police said Jaylen Adams, 28, died of her injuries after being shot. Investigators said Jeshaun White, 20, turned himself in at the […]

WLBT

Evers family opposes Councilman Stokes’ plan to rename historic roadway

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - It was shocking and heart-wrenching news for the Medgar Evers family to learn that a man they called friend proposed renaming a portion of the historic Medgar Evers Boulevard. Councilman Kenneth Stokes wants to rename a section in honor of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley. Relatives are stunned...

takingthekids.com

Since 1935, This Jackson Diner’s Neon Sign Has Glowed Over Leather Booths, Warm Rolls And Broiled Gulf Redfish

A glowing old sign on a quiet downtown street in Mississippi was the only reason we slowed down that evening. We were tired, a little cranky, and mostly hoping for something the kids would eat without a fuss. What we found was a tiny cafe with tile floors, warm rolls,...

WLBT

JPS bus involved in collision on County Line Road

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson Public Schools bus was involved in a collision on Friday morning. The incident happened on County Line and Ridgewood roads, right at the line between Ridgeland and Jackson. Officers with the Ridgeland Police Department and firefighters with the Ridgeland Fire Department were on the...

Ridgeland, MS · 2d

WJTV.com

Morning ‘Sip: 2026 Harvest Fest and JSU vs. MVSU

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...

unearththevoyage.com

This Mississippi Bookstore Started In An Apartment And Became A Literary Landmark

A bookstore that began in an apartment now draws readers from hundreds of miles away. I love that story. It proves a big idea can start in a very small space. This Mississippi shop sits upstairs in a building with a restaurant below. Shelves climb toward the ceiling, and small reading corners are tucked all around.

WLBT

Volunteers team up to clean up Farish Street area

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Members of three groups joined Saturday morning to clean up the Farish Street area. Volunteers from The Greater Blair Street AME Zion Church, Johnnie’s Place Ministry and Broadmoor Baptist Church cut overgrown vines, raked leaves and filled bags with trash as they worked to improve their community, one block at a time.

jacksonadvocateonline.com

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Delta Zeta Chapter celebrates 88 years of legacy, service, and sisterhood

JANS – With the theme “Celebrating and Embracing an Extraordinary Legacy,” Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Delta Zeta Chapter, celebrated 88 years of chartered history, service, and sisterhood on October 10, 2026, at the Jackson Convention Center. The Charter Day celebration brought sorority and community members together to honor the chapter’s founding members, reflect on its enduring legacy, and strengthen the bonds of sisterhood that continue to unite generations of women.

Jackson, MS · 16h

WLBT

Doggy Styles now open in Pearl

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Pet owners in Pearl have a new option for grooming with the opening of Doggy Styles Grooming Parlor at 5905 Old Brandon Road. The parlor celebrated its grand opening at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. It offers professional grooming services designed around pets’ individual needs, with one-on-one sessions intended to provide a comfortable experience and reduce stress during grooming.

Pearl, MS · 2d

mississippifreepress.org

Rankin County Officials Intend to Work Through Weekend Curing Affidavit Ballots

While Rankin County Election Commissioners have cured about half of the county’s affidavit ballots so far, they intend to work through the weekend to finish the rest. “I think the plan is to continue to work throughout the weekend,” Rankin County District 2 Election Commissioner Andrew Sorrentino told the Mississippi Free Press. “We understand that the candidates are looking for these results, and they need these results. They’ve worked hard on their campaigns, and more importantly, I think the public’s entitled to that information.”

Rankin County, MS · 2d

WLBT

Mississippi Orioles host second annual fall festival at Smith-Wills Stadium

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi Orioles hosted their second annual fall festival Saturday at Smith-Wills Stadium. Team members and the community gathered at the stadium in Jackson for the free event. Participants bought from vendors, took part in activities such as bounce houses and sports games and enjoyed some food.

WTOK-TV

We Will Go Ministries hosts ‘We Love Jackson’ Fall Luncheon in Farish Street area

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) — We Will Go Ministries held its “We Love Jackson” Fall Luncheon for partners, supporters and the community to see how the nonprofit is changing lives in the Farish Street area. Nearly 400 people gathered in support of the inner city ministry. Ministry’s work...

Jackson, MS · 17h

gojsutigers.com

Jackson State Takes Down Alabama A&M in Four Sets

JACKSON, Miss. – Behind a balanced offensive attack and a dominant performance at the net, the Jackson State University volleyball team secured a 3-1 (31-29, 21-25, 25-17, 25-20) victory over Alabama A&M on Friday night inside the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. The Tigers improved to 13-13...

partner publisher · 29.0K followers

Realtor.com News & Insights

Jackson Inventory Rises but Prices Sit Well Below the National Median

Jackson buyers found more options and falling prices, with the median list price dropping to $280,000, well under the national figure.

Jackson, MS · 19h

nildealnow.com

Another Strong Cold Front Brings Even Colder Air to Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee Including Birmingham, Jackson, and Nashville Next Weekend

ALABAMA — Another strong cold front is on the horizon for next weekend, and it could deliver an even bigger blast of cold air into Alabama and the Southeast. Model guidance for Friday, November 13, shows well below normal temperatures centered over Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Temperatures could tumble even further than earlier cold snaps this month as November starts showing its winter side.

Alabama · 2d

gomajors.com

Football Claims Thriller in Closing Minutes Over Berry, 30-29

JACKSON, Miss. — A Senior Day for the ages came down to the final play, which went in favor of the Millsaps football team on Saturday. A gutsy two-point conversion by the Majors late, and a missed Berry field goal as time expired gave Millsaps a 30-29 triumph from Harper Davis Field.

mississippiscoreboard.com

2026 TATUM AND WADE PRESEASON METRO JACKSON BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM

Robert Wilson spent 23 years at The Clarion-Ledger/Jackson Daily News as a sportswriter with more than half of those years covering high school sports, mostly in the Metro Jackson area. He helped chose the Dandy Dozen in various sports for more than a decade. Wilson rebirthed a similar team five years ago with Mississippi Scoreboard Metro Jackson Preseason Elite 11 Boys Basketball Team based on our All-Metro team selections from last season and information from high school and college coaches. Wilson selected the best players from Hinds, Madison, and Rankin Counties from their performances last season. The players below are in alphabetical order. The girls team was published last week.