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The 8 Mississippi Towns Where Famous Movies Were Filmed That You Can Still Visit

Pulling off the highway for a quick lunch in Mississippi, we noticed a courthouse that looked strangely familiar. It turned out we had seen it on a movie screen years before. Mississippi is full of small towns where Hollywood stars once walked the same sidewalks your family can stroll today. This guide shows you eight of them, with real places kids can see, touch, and remember long after the trip ends.

Mississippi · 11d

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‘I cut that b—- out’: Jackson City Council takes recess after heated dispute

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A discussion about data centers took a heated turn during the Jackson City Council meeting on November 3, 2026. Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, introduced two ordinances during the meeting. One would rename part of Medgar Evers Boulevard to Kohen Wiley Street, and the other would end the capital […]

WLBT

Council president considers disciplinary action following Stokes’ outburst

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson City Council President Vernon Hartley says he will likely be recommending disciplinary action against Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes following an outburst at Tuesday’s meeting. “Let me be clear: Councilman Stokes will be held accountable for his comments. As council president, I will bring...

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...

Jackson, MS · 12h

takingthekids.com

The Mississippi Forest Where You Can See 36 Million Year Old Stone Trees And Hunt For Gems For $11

Our family pulled off the highway expecting a quick leg stretch and maybe a snack break. Instead, we found trees older than any mountain story we had ever told the kids, and they were made of stone. Tucked into the quiet woods of central Mississippi, this spot turns a lazy...

Mississippi · 3d

WJTV 12

Jackson closes first homeless encampment via Homeward JXN

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Jackson announced the city closed its first homeless encampment through Homeward JXN, by helping four people move into housing. Jackson Mayor John Horhn said the city also launched a new Homeward JXN website, giving residents a central place to learn about the initiative, its goals and progress. “I […]

Jackson, MS · 19h

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Former Hinds County District Attorney, former Jackson councilman sentenced in bribery case

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens and former Jackson City Councilman Aaron Banks were sentenced after they pled guilty to conspiracy in connection to the Jackson bribery scandal. A federal judge on November 5, 2026, sentenced Owens to 41 months in prison. He was also ordered to pay a $100,000 fine […]

Jackson, MS · 1d

The Clarion Ledger

See candidates in runoff for MS House District 70, District 77 races

Neither of the state legislative special elections resulted in an Election Day winner . Instead, residents of Hinds County and Rankin and Simpson counties will hit the polls again on Dec. 1 for runoff elections. Both special elections were called in June after the deaths of Rep. Bo Brown, D-Jackson, and Rep. Price Wallace, R-Mendenhall. Gov. Tate Reeves aimed to fill the vacancies before the start of the 2027 legislative session in January. Seven candidates entered the two races, and the top two of each contest will advance to the runoff next month. Here are the names voters will see on their ballots. Who advanced to the runoff in District 70 in Hinds County? Marcus A. Cheatham and James Lott III will advance to a Dec. 1 runoff for Mississippi House District 70 after no candidate received a majority in the special election, according to unofficial results. Cheatham is a businessman from Jackson, and Lott is an alderman for the city of Clinton. District 70 covers northeastern Hinds County bordering Madison County, including the eastern part of Clinton. Cheatham led the field but fell short of the majority needed to win outright, with results showing: Marcus A. Cheatham: 3,345 votes

Hinds County, MS · 2d

WLBT

Family speaks out about proposal to rename portion of Medgar Evers Boulevard

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Family members of slain civil rights icon Medgar Wiley Evers say they were never contacted about an effort to rename a portion of Medgar Evers Boulevard after Kohen Wiley. Last month, Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes announced plans to rename a portion of the street after...

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Former MHP trooper Ivana Williams Democratic bid for governor of Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) - Former Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper and Jackson native Ivana Williams has announced her Democratic bid for governor in the 2027 election Wednesday. According to a news release, Williams’ campaign focuses on state government oversight, responsible use of taxpayer dollars and other issues. “Eliminating waste, fraud...

Mississippi · 2d

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Poll issues reported in some Mississippi counties

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – According to the Mississippi Votes Action Fund (MSVAF), there have been issues at the polls on November 3, 2026. The group said the Hinds County and Jackson County Circuit Clerk phone lines were down, and several locations in Lamar, Lincoln, Hinds and Jackson counties have had machine malfunctions. They said some […]

Mississippi · 3d

jacksonadvocateonline.com

LEGAL NOTICES/CLASSIFIEDS – November 5 – November 11, 2026

TO: Defendants Carlos Alfredo Recinos Ramos and Bertilia Maria Orellana Peraza, non-residents of the State of Mississippi, or not to be found therein, and whose residence, post office, and street address are unknown to Plaintiff after diligent search and inquiry:. You have been made Defendants in the suit filed in...

Hinds County, MS · 1d

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Small Town, Mississippi, Comes to Life during Harvest Festival

Small Town, Mississippi, comes to life during the annual 2026 Harvest Festival at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. From 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., November 10 through 14, come enjoy live demonstrations throughout the museum grounds as you get a glimpse of what life was like years ago in Mississippi. Visitors will experience the impact agriculture has made on our daily lives. Admission is $10 (ages 3 and up).

Jackson, MS · 21h

The Clarion Ledger

Jackson water entity agrees to reduced settlement for apartments

JXN Water has agreed to a significantly reduced settlement of $200,000 for unpaid water bills at Blossom Apartments but the issues at the abandoned Jackson complex are far from resolved. A recent fire at one of the apartment buildings stands to impact the sale of Blossom Apartments while the property’s mortgage holder, Relyance Bank, and JXN Water are disputing who gets priority for unsettled payments. U.S. District Court Judge Henry Wingate approved the compromise in federal court Thursday, Nov. 5, more than a year after the utility first argued Blossom Apartments and its manager Tony Little refused to pay $423,000 in delinquent water bills. The liquidation of the Woodbine Street property is being overseen by court-appointed receiver Derek Henderson, who said JXN Water and Relyance Bank have agreed that the court will resolve their dispute before contested funds are dispersed. “I didn’t see any point continuing with this particular portion of the litigation so we thought a settlement would be appropriate,” Henderson told Judge Wingate. Initially filed Oct. 2, the eight-page order said the agreement “is not a determination of priority of the JXN Water judgment,” adding that the utility, bank and receiver each reserve “any and all claims and

Jackson, MS · 1d

The Daily Leader

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General Election Results, Lincoln County

Here are the results of elections in Lincoln County only. Only the School Board seats are determined by Lincoln County votes alone. All others must be counted with other Mississippi […]

Lincoln County, MS · 3d

WLBT

Whitney Lipscomb announces run for Mississippi secretary of state

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - Whitney Lipscomb, a Gulfport native and Ridgeland resident, has become the second Republican to announce plans to run for Mississippi secretary of state. Lipscomb, the general counsel for the Republican Attorneys General Association, said that if elected, she would use her platform to keep the integrity...

Mississippi · 1d

WJTV.com

Restoration of Mississippi’s Merci Train is complete

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) announced the restoration work of the state’s Merci Train, a post-World War II gift from France, has been completed. Located behind the Old Capitol Museum and the GM&O Train Depot, the gray boxcar is one of...

Mississippi · 16h

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Experts weigh in on voter engagement in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The race is too close in call in the U.S. Senate race in Mississippi. For generations, people have questioned whether their vote counts or matters. Many choose not to vote. Dr. B. D’Andra Orey, a Political Science professor at Jackson State University (JSU), said that choice could be due to a […]

Mississippi · 2d

WLBT

Leader calls for decorum on both sides after outburst derails city council meeting

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson city councilman is asking people to tone down the rhetoric about data centers after yet another outburst at a city council meeting. On Tuesday, the meeting was recessed after Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes said he would “cut out a b----” in response to a comment made by a data center protester.