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The Jackson, Mississippi Museum Where More Than 100 Dinosaur And Fossil Exhibits Fill The Halls

We pulled off the road in Mississippi expecting a quick stretch and a water fountain. Instead, we found a giant sea reptile skeleton on the wall, baby alligators grabbing their lunch, and a trail where a Tyrannosaurus Rex waited in the trees. For families with kids who love dinosaurs, fossils,...

Jackson, MS · 23h
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Big weekend ahead in the Capital City

If you end up sitting at home this weekend, it’s not from a lack of things to do. The events calendar is loaded up with fun things for all ages to enjoy. Arts, crafts, music, food, and more, not to mention a great weather forecast. Saturday is the last...

Jackson, MS · 2d
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Weekly Recap: Nov 14, 2026

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Scott Colom’s US Senate win has the state’s Democratic party looking at 2027 elections with a new perspective, the City of Brandon is preparing a Christmas themed light show that includes over 2 million lights, and questions are raised around the alleged perpetrator of the Hideaway nightclub mass shooting.

Brandon, MS · 1d
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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science announces 2026 holiday events

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – This holiday season, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ (MDWFP) Museum of Natural Science will invite visitors of all ages to experience a festive line-up of family-friendly programs. Visitors can enjoy unique holiday experiences such as Santa scuba diving to feed the fish, meeting live turkeys and a magical […]

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Lobaki Expands to North Carolina, Building on the State’s Leadership in Education and Workforce Readiness

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - November 14, 2026 - Lobaki Inc., a Mississippi-based immersive education company, announces its expansion into North Carolina, recognizing the state’s leadership in educational innovation, career readiness, and workforce development. With North Carolina continuing to invest in career-connected learning and technical education, Lobaki aims to complement existing...

North Carolina · 1d

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Mississippi News Report — Saturday, Nov 14: Family Dollar Settlement

Good morning, Mississippi. Here is your statewide news roundup for Saturday, November 14, 2026 — a $63 million settlement over alleged overcharging at Family Dollar, new criticism of the Secretary of State’s handling of the election, a possible censure vote in Jackson, and Tupelo’s playoff march continuing on the gridiron.

Mississippi · 1d

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Jackson roundtable Nov. 16 to gather public comment on proposed statewide utility outage credits

Magnolia Tribune reported that Central District Public Service Commissioner De’Keither Stamps will hold a roundtable on Monday, Nov. 16, to gather public comment on a proposed statewide utility credit system for outages that occur during fair weather. The meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. Nov. 16 in the docket...

Jackson, MS · 1d

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Santa and live music coming to Highland Village

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Highland Village will kick off the holiday season with its fifth annual Holiday Stroll in Jackson. The event will be held on November 12, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Holiday Stroll is free to attend. Vendors throughout Highland Village will offer special in-store treats and activations while guests browse […]

Jackson, MS · 4d

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Jackson councilman hires lawyer amid possible censure

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, has retained an attorney after Council President Vernon Hartley, Ward 5, proposed to censure Stokes. Stokes hired Attorney Dennis Sweet. The councilman faces disciplinary action after an outburst during a council meeting on November 3, 2026. Stokes used profanity after he said a person […]

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Eligible homeowners 65 and older can shield $29,000 of home value in Ohio by Dec. 31, $7,500 of assessed value in Mississippi, and get Indiana’s $150 credit by Jan. 15

Homeowners 65 and older in Ohio have until Dec. 31 to file for a homestead exemption that shields $29,000 of their home’s value from property tax. Mississippi shields the first $7,500 of assessed value for owners 65 and older, and Indiana pays a $150 credit to eligible older owners who file by Jan. 15. Each […]

Mississippi · 5d

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Jackson City Council considers changes to meeting rules after Stokes outburst

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Changes could be in the works for people wishing to speak before the Jackson City Council, as leaders continue to grapple with recent outbursts. On Tuesday, a special meeting was called to go over council rules for public speaking and decorum, a week after Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes made derogatory and threatening comments to a group protesting data centers in Jackson.

Jackson, MS · 4d

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Scott Colom gives victory speech at Tougaloo College

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Senator-elect Scott Colom gave his victory speech Wednesday night on the Tougaloo College campus. A crowd gathered outside Woodworth Chapel, cheering for Colom. You can watch Colom’s entire victory speech below. Colom was joined by his family, including his wife and two daughters. His twin...

Jackson, MS · 3d

Main Street Dollars

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Older and low-income homeowners in Idaho, Mississippi, Oregon and Montana face 2027 property tax relief deadlines from April 1 to April 15; Idaho and Mississippi open Jan. 1

Older and low-income homeowners in Idaho, Mississippi, Oregon and Montana have property tax relief deadlines in April 2027, and two of the four states open their filing windows Jan. 1. Mississippi’s closes first, on April 1. Idaho, Oregon and Montana all close April 15. The programs differ: Idaho cuts a bill by up to $1,500, […]

Idaho · 5d

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Lafayette County among hardest hit by winter storm

Lafayette County was among the hardest-hit areas in Mississippi during January’s Winter Storm Fern, with an estimated 90,486 acres of timberland affected by ice damage, according to a report released […]

Lafayette County, MS · 4d

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National Folk Festival returns to downtown Jackson Nov. 13–15

JACKSON — The 83rd National Folk Festival returns to downtown Jackson Friday through Sunday with free music, dance, storytelling and traditional crafts. Organizers are still looking for volunteers to help survey visitors and collect donations. More than 300 artists will perform across six stages, organizers said. The festival also...

Jackson, MS · 3d

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‘We need to clean up our city’: Council approves pay plan for blight investigator

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A vote expected to be taken by the Jackson City Council next week could mean having another tool to help fight blight. On Tuesday, the council is expected to vote on an ordinance from City Attorney Drew Martin to set the salary range for an investigator position in his office.

Jackson, MS · 3d

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The 6 Mississippi Used Bookstores Where $20 Fills A Bag With Books For Winter

Twenty dollars does not buy much these days, but in Mississippi it can still fill a tote bag with books. We handed each kid a single bill, set them loose in six used bookstores across the state, and watched the piles grow taller than we expected. The math surprised everyone,...

Mississippi · 4d

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‘Scott Won Period’: Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Confident Post on Uncalled Mississippi Race Sparks Hope and Calls to Cure Ballots

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett posted on X that she is convinced Scott Colom will become Mississippi’s next senator, even though the race has not been called. In the post, she noted the final day for voters to resolve affidavit ballots at clerk offices and asked supporters to back Colom’s legal team. The message drew hundreds of replies, with many users echoing her confidence while others questioned the outcome or the counting process. The exchange has drawn attention as the tight, uncalled contest continues.

Mississippi · 5d

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Brandon city crews and Magic of Lights workers build a 2-million-light show

BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) - Crews from the city of Brandon and Magic of Lights are in the third week of setting up more than 2 million lights at Brandon Amphitheater for the drive-through holiday show, which opens Nov. 20. Mayor Butch Lee said the work is a combined effort. Magic...

Brandon, MS · 3d

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Scott Colom wins in Mississippi; Black Education History Week; new book reveals LA connection to WW2 spy mission

Early last evening, the AP called the Mississippi Senate race for Democrat Scott Colom. This comes after more than a week of vote counting in the state.The Gulf States Newsroom’s Community Engagement reporter Elise Catrion Gregg joins us from Jackson for more on what Colom’s victory means to Mississippians.

Mississippi · 2d