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Rankin County Received 1,667 Affidavit Ballots, But No Totals Yet

With the outcome of Mississippi’s U.S. Senate election between Democrat Scott Colom and U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith hinging on the results of affidavit ballots, the Mississippi Free Press is working to find out how many affidavit ballots each county has uncounted. Rankin County received 1,667 affidavit ballots, but county...

Rankin County, MS · 1d
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Groundworks provides foundation solutions in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Groundworks is a national company with a local office in the Jackson metro area. It is employee-owned. Certified Field Inspector Stanley Johnson visited Studio 3 and shared how the employee-owned company makes a big difference to customers. Groundworks can handle foundation, basements, and crawl spaces. To learn...

Jackson, MS · 3d
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Hinds County continues ballot count after general election

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Hinds County Election commissioners continued counting ballots on Wednesday, one day after the 2026 General Election. The commissioners are counting absentee and affidavit ballots. Those ballots could make or break who comes out on top in many importance races in Mississippi. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Mississippi has 10 […]

Hinds County, MS · 2d

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Jackson councilman Kenneth Stokes says data centers could fund road, bridge repairs

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Councilman Kenneth Stokes said data centers are a new source of money for the city to fix roads and restore the Mayes Street bridge, which has barricades, piles of dirt and abandoned tires along its side. The bridge’s condition is causing drivers to take a different route.

Jackson, MS · 1d
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Lincoln County citizens ask for clarification on proposed solid waste amendment

Questions, concerns, and reassurances were exchanged in a public hearing on solid waste Monday before the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors.  The advertised hearing was open for discussion on a […]

Lincoln County, MS · 1d

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Veteran’s Day events held across Mississippi

Each November, military veterans around the country are honored. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the observance dates back to 1919, when World War I ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28. Fighting actually ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

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Jackson voters reject tourism tax increase

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson voters rejected a proposed tourism tax increase, so the increase will not take effect. Fifty-four percent of voters in the city voted against the plan. Vote totals. The increase needed 60% of the vote in its favor to pass. It received a little over 45%.

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Mississippi fire marshal’s office rolls out 30,000 free smoke detectors statewide

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The State Fire Marshal’s Office is rolling out 30,000 new smoke detectors statewide, and local fire departments are giving them out for free. Firefighters said smoke detectors too often were not working or homes did not have enough. According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Mississippi has the worst record when it comes to fire safety.

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‘Slap in the face to me as a Muslim’: Human rights activist calls on Stokes to resign following Tuesday outburst

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A human rights activist and member of Jackson’s Muslim community is calling on a Jackson city councilman to resign a day after he hurled a derogatory religious remark at her and her fellow protesters. On Tuesday, Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes told Candace Abdul-Tawwab and...

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Central Mississippi Walk to End Alzheimer’s Set for Saturday at Trustmark Park

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Hundreds of families, caregivers, advocates, and community leaders across the Jackson metro will gather this weekend for the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Central Mississippi. Taking place on Saturday, November 7, at Trustmark Park in Pearl, the annual event raises critical funds and...

Pearl, MS · 1d

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City of Brookhaven discontinues fluoride in water

Brookhaven aldermen on Tuesday voted to discontinue fluoride treatment in the City’s water supply, an item on the board’s consent agenda. Karen Walters and Marta Carmichael with the Mississippi State […]

Brookhaven, MS · 1d

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USACE launches 80th annual Mississippi River revetment season

VICKSBURG, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District has begun its 80th annual Mississippi River revetment season, with the district’s Mat Sinking Unit fleet launching operations Nov. 4 to help protect communities and infrastructure along the river. The specialized crews place articulated concrete mats, known as revetment, along the Mississippi River […]

Vicksburg, MS · 1d

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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 · 15h

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Bozeman road widening Phase I 85% complete and ahead of schedule

Phase I of the ongoing $40-million Bozeman Road widening project is bout 85 percent complete and ahead of schedule, County Engineer Tim Bryan said. Bryan said they hope to have this phase of the project, which will widen Bozeman Road from Highway 463 to the Reunion Parkway, complete by late January. The project is being handled by Hemphill Construction.

Madison, MS · 3d

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MDES to honor veterans, highlight job services Nov. 10

JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Employment Security will honor veterans and highlight its job services for former service members at a Nov. 10 program. The program will feature remarks from retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Wiggins and performances or presentations by the Ridgeland High School Air Force JROTC and Jackson State University Brass Quintet Ensemble.

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Sumrall students build tables, fish huts for town’s new Outdoor Learning Center

SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - As the town of Sumrall continues to work on its Outdoor Learning Center, every citizen is finding a way to pitch in. “It feels good to me that we get to be a part of something that’s going on,” said Landen Pickett, a senior at Sumrall High School.

Sumrall, MS · 1d

Madison County Journal

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Madison to hold hearing on up to $11.741 million in TIF bonds for retail and dining development

MADISON — City officials are moving forward with a tax increment financing (TIF) plan to issue up to $11.741 million in bonds to support "The Gallery," a proposed $59.2 million mixed-use entertainment, retail, and dining development along Galleria Parkway. The development will sit on about 24.8 acres between Galleria...

Madison, MS · 3d

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USACE announces dates for annual Youth Waterfowl Hunt

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Arkabutla Lake and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will hold a youth waterfowl hunt on January 30 and February 6, 2027, in a management area near Arkabutla Dam. The youth waterfowl hunt will provide an opportunity for experienced waterfowl hunters to teach the younger generations of hunters the proper techniques and ethics of the sport.

Vicksburg, MS · 1d

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Updated Warren County Election results

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The election results from yesterday, Tuesday, Nov. 3, have been updated.. There are 709 affidavit votes to be counted on Thursday which will update the numbers once again. Here’s the latest:. In the US Senate race, Scott Colom received 8,117 votes in Warren County,...

Warren County, MS · 2d

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Liveblog: Mississippi’s 2026 U.S. Senate Election Results

Mississippi election workers are counting ballots amid a tight race between Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom. Follow this liveblog for the latest updates. See results in other races here. Around 3,600 Mail Ballots Outstanding in Mississippi. Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson says that approximately...

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