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Long lines, lack of machines and hourslong waits: DeSoto County voters describe Election Day frustrations

DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — Some voters in DeSoto County spent hours waiting to cast their ballots Tuesday, with residents reporting long lines, limited voting machines and delays during Mississippi's general election. Wait times varied significantly depending on the polling location. While some residents reported relatively short waits, others said...

Desoto County, MS · 2d
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The Clarion Ledger

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Jackson's Kenneth Stokes uses sexist slur for woman, derails meeting

Editor's note: This story contains graphic language that could be offensive to some readers. Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes called a woman a “bitch” during the council’s Nov. 3 meeting, prompting chants of “Kick him out!” and a 4-3 vote to recess for an hour. The derailed meeting was later postponed. The outburst followed Stokes’ introduction of two controversial ordinances — one to rename part of Medgar Evers Boulevard to honor slain Senatobia child Kohen Wiley, the other to repeal Jackson’s data center moratorium. Many residents, already disgruntled over meeting on Election Day , spoke in opposition to both ordinances. Members of the Evers family offered condolences to Wiley’s family but urged the council to find another way to honor him. They said they had not been contacted about the proposal and objected to dividing a boulevard honoring the civil rights leader. Data center opponents, meanwhile, questioned why the council would consider lifting the moratorium before regulations were finished. During her public comment, Candace Abdul-Tawwab, who has opposed data centers at previous council meetings, played a recording she described as data center noise and warned that residents could hear it around the clock. Other speakers questioned the facilities’ economic benefits

Jackson, MS · 3d

The Clarion Ledger

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Former Jackson Councilman Aaron Banks sentenced in Jackson bribery case

Former Jackson City Councilman Aaron Banks is the latest city official to learn his punishment in a federal bribery scheme that brought down a mayor, district attorney and other Jackson officials. Banks was sentenced Thursday, Nov. 5, to 45 months in federal prison for his role in the scheme , which also involved former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens. Owens was sentenced earlier Thursday, just hours before Banks. Additionally, Banks has to pay a fine of $15,000. He is to report to prison on Jan. 4, 2027, with U.S. District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III recommending he be jailed at Federal Correctional Complex Yazoo City. The scheme centered on undercover FBI agents posing as developers who wanted to build a convention center hotel in downtown Jackson. Before learning his punishment, Banks stood before Jordan and apologized for his actions, acknowledging that he had betrayed the trust of the people who elected him. "I had choices, and I made wrong ones," Banks told the judge. "For that, I am deeply sorry. I am sorry to the citizens who placed their confidence in me. I am sorry to my family, who have had to

Jackson, MS · 1d

WLBT

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City of Jackson closes first encampment through Homeward JXN initiative

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The first homeless encampment was closed through Homeward JXN with four people being moved from the streets into housing, Jackson Mayor John Horhn announced Thursday at the Downtown Jackson Partners annual meeting. Additionally, the City of Jackson launched a new Homeward JXN website where residents can...

Jackson, MS · 1d
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Madison County Journal

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Ridgeland drives Madison County October sales tax growth

Madison County kicked off the new fiscal year with positive momentum in retail activity, posting a 4.79% increase in municipal sales tax diversions in October compared to the same month last year. Total October diversions across the county’s five municipalities reached $3,133,439, up $143,264 from the $2,990,175 collected in October...

Madison County, MS · 2d

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Clinton Says Mississippians Know Gas Is Higher “Because of That War in the Gulf” as He Campaigns for Scott Colom in Tupelo

Former President Bill Clinton told a Tupelo crowd that Mississippi voters already understand why everyday prices feel out of reach, and that they know gasoline costs more “because of that war in the Gulf.” “The people of Mississippi understand why something they used to be able to afford is out of reach. They know good […]

Mississippi · 5d

Mississippi Today

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Mississippi prison health vendor fell short of contract requirements, watchdog finds

Mississippi’s prison healthcare provider has not met the requirements of its contract, according a report published Monday by the state’s legislative watchdog committee.

Mississippi · 2d

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Party at the Polls rallied Hattiesburg voters

Party at the Polls stopped in Hattiesburg two days before the Nov. 3 election as part of a nationwide tour that combined voter outreach with live music, free food, T-shirts and basketball. The organization aimed to encourage voter participation by creating a celebratory atmosphere and emphasizing the importance of voting.

Hattiesburg, MS · 3d

Yahoo!

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Ali Vitali is at the Big Board as Mississippi remains uncalled

Americans delivered a resounding rebuke of President Trump and the GOP last night with Democrats flipping both the House and Senate. However, the Mississippi Senate race has yet to be called. MS NOW Senior Capitol Hill Reporter Ali Vitali is at the Big Board with the latest numbers.

Mississippi · 2d

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Election 2026: November 3rd General Election

South Mississippians will be heading to the polls Tuesday morning. The state level races residents in South Mississippi can vote on are the U.S. Senate seat and the Fourth Congressional District seat. There are several races across coastal counties on the ballot as well. Senate:. Republican Cindy Hyde Smith. Democrat...

Mississippi · 4d

WJTV 12

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Jackson Councilman Kenneth Stokes doubles down after outburst

Jackson, MS · 2d

WLBT

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Councilmembers and community respond to Kenneth Stokes’ comments during meeting

Jackson, MS · 2d

WJTV 12

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Mississippi 2026 General Election results in congressional races

Mississippi · 3d

WATN Local Memphis

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Mississippi Senate race remains too close to call

Mississippi · 1d

unearththevoyage.com

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This Mississippi Town Square Glows With Over 200,000 Christmas Lights

Over 200,000 Christmas lights light up one Mississippi square every holiday season. That number alone made me stop and read it twice. The glow covers a historic courthouse square, and the setting looks like a holiday card come to life. Families stroll the sidewalks, and kids have plenty to do.

Canton, MS · 5d

takingthekids.com

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These 7 Mississippi Craft Supply Stores Are So Affordable People Drive Hours To Fill Their Trunks

Fabric bolts stacked to the ceiling, yarn in every color, and prices low enough to make you grab a second cart. That is what waits inside some of the best craft shops in Mississippi, and many of them sit in small towns you might never think to visit. Families who...

Mississippi · 5d

WJTV 12

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Activists address concerns at Jackson’s Pittman Park

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Community members gathered on October 31, 2026, to voice their concerns over the lack of maintenance and care at a once-beloved park in Jackson. Nearly a decade of watching Pittman Park deteriorate, coupled with what residents called years of empty promises for city assistance, has left neighbors feeling they have had […]

Jackson, MS · 4d

WKYC

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Mississippi too close to call: What's next?

Mississippi · 1d

takingthekids.com

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The Secret Mississippi Italian Spot Locals Swear Serves The Best Pasta In The State

Nothing about the plain strip-mall door hinted at what was cooking inside. One forkful of creamy shrimp pasta later, our hungry family had a new favorite stop on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Small Italian kitchens like this one matter because they serve real family recipes at prices that work for...

Mississippi · 5d

WATN Local Memphis

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Election Night Recap

Mississippi · 2d