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Butler Native Serves Aboard U.S. Navy Floating Airport

NORFOLK, Va. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Kristin Taylor, a native of Butler, Alabama, serves aboard USS Nimitz, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. Taylor graduated from Jackson High School in 2021. “Growing up, I learned the golden rule of treating people how you want to be...

Butler, AL · 2d

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“Poetic Justice”: Isaiah Martin reacts after Scott Colom flipping Mississippi County named after a Ku Klux Klan founder

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...

Forrest County, MS · 4d

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Kosciusko Pipeline Project Clears Major Federal Hurdle, Gets Go-Ahead

Federal regulators have officially authorized construction to begin on the $1.1 billion Kosciusko Junction Pipeline Project, moving the major multi-county energy effort from the planning stage into active development. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a notice to proceed to developers Gulf South Pipeline Co. and Texas Gas Transmission....

Attala County, MS · 2d

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This Big Meridian Flea Market Is Where Mississippi Kids Spend Their Allowance On Toys, Dolls, And Old Books

We only stopped because the parking lot looked busy and the kids needed to stretch their legs. Twenty minutes later, my youngest was clutching a doll she paid for with her own money, and my oldest was deep in a stack of old books. This big, plain building in eastern...

Meridian, MS · 3d

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I-59 overpass on Hardy Street to close over weekend

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Hattiesburg residents should be prepared for some travel inconveniences over the weekend. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will close the I-59 overpass on Hardy Street from both the west and east sides starting Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. for scheduled maintenance work. The road will reopen on Monday, Nov. 16 at 6 a.m.

Hattiesburg, MS · 1d

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Leakesville company investing $4.25M, creating 25 Jobs

Fabrication contractor Universal Services is expanding its operations in Greene County through a $4.25 million investment that is expected to create 25 jobs, it was announced Tuesday, Nov. 10, by the Mississippi Development Authority. According to the MDA , the Leakesville-based company will construct a new 16,000-square-foot facility at its existing location to increase manufacturing capacity and support future growth. The expansion, according to the MDA , includes the addition of new structural steel laser fabrication equipment, including a 20,000-watt tube laser and a 30,000-watt plate laser. Universal Services also will add an industrial coil line and spiral duct machine to expand its sheet metal and HVAC ductwork fabrication capabilities. The Mississippi Development Authority said the project is supported through the state's Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program. Greene County also is assisting with the expansion. Founded in 2004, Universal Services is a woman-owned contractor that provides mechanical, electrical, structural steel and sheet metal fabrication services for commercial, industrial, health care and marine customers. The company is HUBZone- and ASME-certified and has completed more than 8,500 projects, including work for NASA and the U.S. Air Force. State officials praise investment Gov. Tate Reeves said the project demonstrates the success

Greene County, MS · 1d

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Meridian issues precautionary boil water notice for area near Highway 19

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The city of Meridian has issued a precautionary boil water notice for customers in the area bounded by Highway 19, South Oak Grove Drive, the 14th Street extension and Frontage Road. Residents and businesses in the affected area are advised to bring water to a vigorous...

Meridian, MS · 1d

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Hattiesburg assistant fire chief’s kidney donation to father marks UMMC milestone

JACKSON — A Hattiesburg assistant fire chief donated a kidney to his father at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in a procedure the transplant surgeon described as only the second robotic living-donor kidney removal performed in Mississippi. Kerry Hardges, 42, and his father, Tom Hardges, 65, of Petal,...

Hattiesburg, MS · 1d

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Meridian Community College to hold Veterans Day program Wednesday

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Meridian Community College will hold a Veterans Day program at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in McCain Theater, as part of a week of activities recognizing military service and sacrifice. Navy Capt. Nathan K. Moore, commanding officer of Naval Air Station Meridian, will be the keynote...

Meridian, MS · 1d

The Clarion Ledger

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State Auditor Shad White announces campaign for MS governor

Mississippi State Auditor Shad White is launching a bid to become Mississippi's next governor . White announced his campaign Monday, Nov. 9, in Laurel, becoming the fifth candidate and fourth member of the Republican Party to enter the 2027 race for governor . "For those of you who I do not know, my name is Shad White," White said at his campaign announcement event in Laurel. "I'm a Christian. I'm a husband. I'm a father of three little kids. I'm a soldier in the Mississippi National Guard. I'm the State Auditor who locked up corrupt politicians and insiders when they stole your money. And today, I am a candidate for governor of Mississippi." The announcement comes as the state has still not settled the Nov. 3 election for U.S. Senate , where Democrat Scott Colom has a lead over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith. White was appointed the 42nd State Auditor of Mississippi by Governor Phil Bryant in 2018 and was re-elected to the post in 2019 and 2023. At the time of his appointment in 2019, Bryant became the first millennial to hold a statewide office in Mississippi. According to White's campaign website, White recovered $75 million worth of taxpayer

Mississippi · 2d

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Hinds County Juvenile Probation Plan Prioritizes Family Intervention

HINDS COUNTY, Miss.—When Asheena Woods was a teenager navigating the juvenile justice system in Hattiesburg, she struggled with detention, unstable living arrangements and a lack of guidance, but she credits one social worker with helping her through some of her most difficult years. “Ms. Brenda, she was my saving...

Hinds County, MS · 2d

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Picayune community lines streets to honor local veterans during annual parade

PICAYUNE, Miss. (WLOX) — The annual Picayune Veterans Day Parade brought out classic cars, marching bands and dozens of local veterans as the community honored those who served. For those who served, the parade was a reminder that their sacrifices have not been forgotten and that their community stands...

Picayune, MS · 1d

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New MCDP vice president, Chamber director begins work in Columbia

COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - There’s a new advocate for the business community in Marion County. Marion County native and University of Southern Mississippi graduate Kelly Davis is the new vice president of the Marion County Development Partnership (MCDP) and director of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce. “I love...

Marion County, MS · 1d

Picayune Item

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Community Calendar Nov. 11-17

Nov. 11: Picayune City Hall will have a Veterans Wreath Laying at 10:00 a.m. Nov. 11: The Pearl River County Hisotiral Society will meet at the Crosby Memorial Library […]

Picayune, MS · 1d

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Wayne Sanderson Farms Wing Wars returns to Laurel

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Wayne Sanderson Farms Wing Wars returned to Laurel with competitive teams and unlimited wings for the community. Teams competed for professional and community awards, as well as people’s choice and team spirit awards. Ticketholders enjoyed as many wing samples as they wanted for $20...

Laurel, MS · 4d

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MAYORAL MONDAY: Petal’s Mayor Tony Ducker talks projects planned for FY 2027

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - In this edition of Mayoral Monday, WDAM 7’s Ross McLeod is joined by Mayor Tony Ducker of Petal. The two discuss ongoing and future infrastructure projects the city looks to take on, including a multimillion-dollar sewer project. The Mayor also talks about the police...

Petal, MS · 2d

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Lawrence County students recognized for high scores in math and ELA testing

As part of an initiative to promote excellence, Lawrence County Schools Superintendent Allen Barron recognized ELA and Math high achievers from Topeka Tilton Attendance Center at the October School Board […]

Lawrence County, MS · 5d

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Upcoming US 98 bridge maintenance in Lamar County

LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – There will be a temporary bridge closure in Lamar County. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), both directions of U.S. 98 (Hardy Street) over Interstate 59 will be closed from 7:00 p.m. on November 13, 2026, until 4:00 a.m. on November 16, 2026. MDOT officials said crews will […]

Lamar County, MS · 5d