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'No one wants to go to war for Cindy': Ex-Republican calls on MS to act

The Lincoln Project's Stuart Stevens is encouraging officials in Mississippi to call the election after the latest dump of votes from Hines County resulted in a gain of over 700 votes for Democrat Scott Colom and 96 for Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.). MS NOW's election team ranked the race as now "leans Dem," as it would take well over 60 percent for Hyde-Smith to overcome Colom's 4,404-vote lead. "Look, Ole Miss played Georgia Saturday night, and they were 42 to 7 behind with two minutes to go, and they had a better chance than Cindy Hyde-Smith to win. This thing is done," said Stevens, who ...

Mississippi · 2d

theclintoncourier.net

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Food truck park closing, EV chargers being removed

EDITOR’S NOTE: Hear our associated podcast on this topic at the end of this article. A couple of promising initiatives in Clinton to bring food trucks to a central location and to operate the city’s first public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) are being discontinued. The Firehouse...

Clinton, MS · 3d

WLBT

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Madison County road updates: One project nearly complete, three more advancing east of I-55

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Engineers gave the Madison County Board of Supervisors updates this week on several major road projects east of Interstate 55, with one project closing in on completion and others still years from construction. South Wheatley Street. South Wheatley Street in Ridgeland is the closest to...

Madison County, 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 · 3d

Main Street Dollars

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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 · 3d

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‘Fighting words’: Stokes gearing up for legal fight over potential censure

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson city councilman who a week ago told a group of Muslim protesters to “take the rags off your heads” is gearing up for legal action ahead of a possible censure next week. On Thursday, Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes and attorney Dennis...

Jackson, MS · 1d

WLBT

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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 · 2d

takingthekids.com

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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 · 3d

The Oxford Eagle

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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 · 2d

WLBT

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

WJTV 12

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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 · 2d

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Leonard Court ribbon cutting marks completion of 67 historic Farish Street homes

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Leaders celebrated the completion of Leonard Court on Thursday, a $29 million project that restored 67 historic homes in Jackson’s Farish Street neighborhood. Dorothy Davis grew up near Farish Street and watched the neighborhood fall apart over the decades. On Thursday, she watched it come...

Jackson, MS · 1d

themississippimonitor.com

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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 · 19h

WLBT

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

Mississippi Today

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New York startup’s move to Mississippi pays off. Two of the state’s largest banks to merge: Mississippi Marketplace

According to state records, Elon Musk's company began construction in Southaven before it received proper permits. It now faces fines up to $6 million.

Mississippi · 1d

WLBT

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24% of affidavit ballots were rejected statewide, including some in Hinds County

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - As of Tuesday night, 76% of affidavit ballots statewide have been accepted, and 24% have been rejected. The rejected ballots include 212 cast by Jackson State University students. According to the Hinds County Election Commission, most of those students were not registered to vote. Reasons ballots...

Hinds County, MS · 3d

AviationPros

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Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Board Advances New Passenger Terminal Project at JAN

The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) Board of Commissioners has authorized the authority to advance negotiations for a pre-development agreement (PDA) with the Jackson Forward development team, led by CAG Holdings, Yates Construction and Gensler, for the development of a new passenger terminal at Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).

Jackson, MS · 2d

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10 General Stores In Mississippi That Still Feel Like The Good Old Days

Mississippi knows a thing or two about keeping old traditions alive, and its general stores are proof. These aren’t just places to grab a quick snack or pick up a few groceries. They’re little reminders of a time when shopping came with a friendly chat and nobody was in a rush to get out the door.

Mississippi · 7d