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Democrats declared winners in Texas, South Carolina Senate races; Mississippi race not called

Mississippi · 4d

takingthekids.com

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The Mississippi State Park Hidden At The End Of A Dirt Road Most People Skip

Down a quiet road in the red hill country of Mississippi, the pavement seems to run out of reasons to keep going. Most drivers turn around long before the trees open up. Families who keep rolling find old log buildings, two calm fishing lakes, and a trail made for small legs. It is the kind of place that turns an ordinary weekend into a story the kids keep telling.

Mississippi · 11d
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Newt Knight's Version of the Story

In 1862, about a year into the Civil War, a group of men in south Mississippi did something that has been argued over ever since. They deserted the Confederate Army, a hanging offense. And then they organized into a sort of paramilitary unit in order to defend themselves. These were native white Southerners who refused to fight the Union.

Jones County, MS · 11d
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Mississippi Has 6 Roadside Fruit Or Pecan Stands Where Holiday Baking Supplies Cost Less

Pulling off a two-lane highway in Mississippi for a quick snack can turn into the best part of a family road trip. Wooden shelves stacked with jars of jam, sacks of pecans, and baskets of fruit tend to appear right when the kids start asking how much longer. These six...

Mississippi · 7d
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‘It’s as if He Doesn’t Exist’: In Mississippi, People Jailed Months Without Formal Charges

In the capital city, hundreds of defendants wait in jail for an indictment, sometimes as long as a year or more. When Vicki Sands learned that her son, Carson, was in a county jail near Jackson, Mississippi, more than 600 miles away from her home in North Carolina, she felt, at first, a strange kind of relief.

Mississippi · 7d

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Jackson Voters to Consider Tourism Tax Increase on Nov. 3 Ballot

JACKSON, Miss.—Visit Jackson President and CEO David Thigpen and his staff are dedicated to promoting tourism in Jackson, and their work has been successful thus far—but the funding his team depended on ran out on Aug. 31. Now, Jackson City Council members are pleading with voters to approve...

Jackson, MS · 6d

Yahoo!

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Mississippi party leaders weigh national stakes in election

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi voters will decide on Tuesday the outcome of the state's U.S. Senate Race. The Democrat Party has pointed to polling that shows it could be a close race, and the Republican Party believes they will hold onto the seat for another six years. Incumbent U.S....

Mississippi · 5d

WLBT

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Peace of Mind: Attorney Kelly Kyle discusses probate and no probate

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - In our Peace of Mind series, Attorney Kelly Kyle with Kyle-Wynn and Associates shared what it means to “not go through probate.” He discussed what probate means, along with wills and trusts. To schedule a consultation, visit www.kyle-wynn.com/. Mention that you saw it on...

Jackson, MS · 5d

aymag.com

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In-N-Out Names Arkansas Among Possible States for Expansion

Arkansas could eventually find itself on the menu for In-N-Out Burger as the California-born restaurant chain continues expanding east. According to Patch.com, In-N-Out owner and president Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson recently named Arkansas as one of several states that could be considered for future expansion. She discussed the company’s growth during an interview with actor Terry Crews released in recognition of In-N-Out’s 78th anniversary.

Arkansas · 6d

actionnews5.com

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THE BREAKDOWN: Election Night 2026 Storms

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Rain and storms rolling through the Mid-South Tuesday evening bring the second rain opportunity of November 2026. The line of storms pushes across the Mississippi River into parts of Western Tennessee and Northern Mississippi just after sunset, impacting the final hours of voting. After midnight, lingering...

Mississippi · 5d

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NAACP hosts Gospel Explosion to rally voters

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Conference NAACP held a Gospel Explosion voting rally in Jackson on November 1, 2026, to rally voters ahead of the upcoming general election, with organizers emphasizing a deliberate effort to connect voter turnout with gospel music. “Historically, the civil rights movement was birthed in the Black church,” said […]

Jackson, MS · 6d

mississippifreepress.org

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Lingering Errors in Mississippi’s Election System Risk Sending Voters to Wrong Polling Place on Election Day

As Mississippians gear up to cast ballots for a major U.S. Senate race and all four U.S. House seats, some voters could still be sent to the wrong location on Election Day at multiple polling places due to erroneous addresses and outdated information still uncorrected in the state’s system as of Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.

Mississippi · 7d

rovology.com

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Mississippi Folklife in Focus at National Folk Festival in Jackson

The wide-ranging program for the 83rd National Folk Festival’s Mississippi Folklife Area & Stage is set. This is the National Folk Festival’s second year of a three-year residency, scheduled to take place November 13-15, 2026, in Downtown Jackson. The Mississippi Folklife Area & Stage is a special component...

Mississippi · 6d

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State health officials encourage up-to-date vaccinations as respiratory virus season ramps up

MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — With respiratory virus season ramping up across the country, the Mississippi State Department of Health is urging people to take precautions to avoid illness. October marked the start of the annual respiratory virus season, and illnesses such as the flu, Covid-19, and RSV can pose serious...

Mississippi · 5d

WDAM-TV

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Voter inactivations cause holdup at polls across the state

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Hundreds of Mississippi voters arrived at polling places Tuesday only to learn they were missing from voter rolls. Frustrated voters took to social media, many noting they regularly cast ballots in every election. According to a Mississippi Today analysis, “...voter data from the secretary of...

Mississippi · 5d

WLOX

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Voter roll updates could mean more affidavit ballots cast

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — More voters across Mississippi might have to cast affidavit ballots during the general election. Some voters were surprised to learn they were on the inactive list when they showed up at their polling place to vote on Tuesday. Harrison County Circuit Clerk Justin Wetzel...

Harrison County, MS · 5d

BIN: Black Information Network

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‘Senate Island’: Black Content Creator Turns ‘Love Island’ Into A 2026 Midterm Voting Guide

Black content creator Anweih Cox launched Senate Island USA, a Love Island-inspired website designed to make election information more engaging and accessible to younger voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Mississippi · 5d

Country Herald

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Mississippi Open Enrollment Nov. 1: Jackson Residents Can Shop 2027 Health Insurance Plans

JACKSON, Miss. — Open enrollment for 2027 health insurance begins Sunday, Nov. 1, giving Mississippi residents an opportunity to compare Marketplace plans, review premiums and determine whether they qualify for financial assistance.

Mississippi · 6d

TANTVNEWS

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Maine Eyes Record Turnout, Mississippi Voters Report Long Lines and Machine Malfunctions: Election Day Update

Maine is on track for record midterm turnout, Mississippi voters report long lines and machine malfunctions, and severe weather has moved polling sites in three regions. Here is the Election Day update. The post Maine Eyes Record Turnout, Mississippi Voters Report Long Lines and Machine Malfunctions: Election Day Update appeared first on TANTV .

Mississippi · 4d

fox13memphis.com

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Election Day forecast: When to vote to avoid rain and storms

When rain falls on Election Day, research has shown that voter turnout tends to decrease by one percent. That may not sound like a lot, but it can have massive implications. History has shown us that every vote counts, and therefore matters. In fact, since 2018, there have been 14...

Shelby County, TN · 5d