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Union man dies after tractor overturns near Linwood

A Linwood man died last night after he was pinned under his tractor. The victim was identified as Alford Ray Bassett, 70, of Union, according to Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark. At about 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, the Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a...

Union, MS · 20h

The Hill

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Where things stand in the Mississippi Senate race

It’s two days since Election Day, and some races are still uncalled. What is the latest in the Mississippi and Alaska Senate races? Where do final votes still need to be tallied? Will Democrats expand their majority? Plus, an analysis of the key Senate and House midterm results, including some of the biggest surprises. Join…

Mississippi · 1d

mindfullyamerican.com

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7 Things Mississippians Know About Delta Hot Tamales That Surprise Everyone Else

The hot tamale you buy at a Delta doughnut shop might have been made in someone else’s kitchen. Mississippians know that’s normal. Everyone else is still wondering why a doughnut shop sells tamales. Here’s what Mississippians know about Delta hot tamales that surprises everyone else. 1. Robert...

Mississippi · 1d

WTVM

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Chemical plant explosion in Mississippi prompts shelter-in-place order

GREENVILLE, Miss. (WMC/Gray News) - A chemical plant explosion in Mississippi prompted a massive emergency response Wednesday morning. According to Washington County emergency officials, crews were called to the Loveland facility, formerly known as Platte Chemical, just after 7 a.m. for an initial blast involving a chemical herbicide stored inside a “hot box.”

Greenville, MS · 2d

WJTV 12

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18-wheeler driver faces charges after attempting to strike Smith County deputies

SMITH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Smith County deputies announced an 18-wheeler driver was arrested after he allegedly attempted to strike deputies head-on and later barricaded himself inside a home. On November 2, 2026, around 8:00 p.m., Smith County Sheriff Joel Houston said deputies responded to an emergency call when the 18-wheeler driver made three separate […]

Smith County, MS · 2d

takingthekids.com

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This Old-School Mississippi BBQ Joint Serves Hearty Southern Breakfasts And Slow-Smoked Meats

The smoke starts early here, because the doors open at 6 AM every single day. That means fried bologna biscuits at sunrise and hickory-smoked ribs by supper, all from one kitchen. The twist? This barbecue spot shares a roof with a convenience store. You can grab a sausage biscuit and...

Oxford, MS · 11h

Main Street Dollars

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Mississippi homeowners who turn 65 by Jan. 1 must file in person at the county assessor between Jan. 1 and April 1 to exempt the first $7,500 of assessed value

Mississippi homeowners who are at least 65 on Jan. 1, 2027 can apply for a bigger homestead exemption that wipes out property tax on the first $7,500 of their home’s assessed value. The application is open only from Jan. 1 through April 1, and the state’s Department of Revenue says it is accepted only in […]

Mississippi · 12h

Chowhound

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Forget Sonic — The Regional Drive-In Chain That's Been Slinging Cheesesteaks In The South Since 1983

You've definitely heard of Sonic, but have you heard of this iconic Southern drive-in chain? Here's how it got its start all the way back in 1983.

Mississippi · 1d

WLOX

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See who was elected as Circuit, Chancery, and County Court judges in South Mississippi

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — In Tuesday’s general election, voters cast their ballots for Circuit, Chancery and County Court races across Mississippi. Take a look at who won each race in South Mississippi below. NOTE: This information was updated as of Monday, Nov. 3 at 10:05 p.m. See the...

Mississippi · 2d

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Parents of 1-year-old fatally shot by police protest at Mississippi Attorney General’s Office

JACKSON, Miss. — The parents of a 1-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a police officer in Mississippi led a protest Monday at the office of the state’s attorney general, who ruled last month that the shooting was justified. Cries of “our baby’s life mattered” echoed...

Mississippi · 2d

WJTV 12

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Mississippi Food Network, Salvation Army receive large poultry donation

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi’s poultry and egg companies kicked off the 2026 giving season on November 5, 2026, with their annual donation of chicken meat and eggs for the charities of Governor Tate Reeves’ choosing. The governor directed the donation of 519,600 servings of protein to the Mississippi Food Network (MFN) and Salvation Army. […]

Mississippi · 1d

Magnolia State Live

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Former Mississippi deputy chancery clerk sentenced to prison for covering up thousands in stolen funds

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A former Mississippi deputy chancery clerk has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to altering records to conceal more than $13,000 in stolen public funds, state officials announced. A judge sentenced Christy Hodge to three years behind bars, followed...

Jones County, MS · 1d

takingthekids.com

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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 · 2d

BIN: Black Information Network

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Scott Colom Flips Red Mississippi County Named After KKK’s First Grand Wizard

Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom flipped Forrest County, Mississippi, a county named after the Ku Klux Klan's first grand wizard, in his closely contested race against Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith.

Forrest County, MS · 6h

Magnolia State Live

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Interstate chase from Alabama into Mississippi results in arrest of carjacking suspects

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... An interstate pursuit from Alabama into Mississippi ended with the arrest of two carjacking suspects Thursday morning. The pursuit began in Alabama when Mobile County sheriff’s deputies chased the suspects’ vehicle westward on Interstate 10 across state lines into Mississippi, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.

Mississippi · 1d

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Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District winner announced

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The results are in, and Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District election winner has been announced. Incumbent Republican Mike Ezell has been re-elected to represent Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District. Ezell defeated Democratic challenger Jeffrey Hulum III and Independent candidate Carl Boyanton to win a third...

Mississippi · 2d

Tampa Free Press TFP

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U.S. Marshals: 2 Teen Fugitives Arrested In Mississippi After Drive-By Shooting Wounds 5 Juveniles

US Marshals Federal marshals arrested two 18-year-old men Tuesday in connection with an October drive-by...

Batesville, MS · 2d

Raw Story

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'Another upset might be brewing': Deep red Mississippi Senate race suddenly a toss-up

A political analyst spotted signs of another Democratic upset brewing in the 2026 midterm elections. Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New York Times, said Democrats could flip Mississippi’s Senate seat, with Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith locked in a tight race against Democrat Scott Colom. Also Read: 'Could not be more of a nightmare': Expert warns poll mess has become conspiracists' dream “Another upset might be brewing in Mississippi, where Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican, holds only a narrow lead over Scott Colom, a Democrat, with about half of the vote counted,” Coh...

Mississippi · 2d

BRProud

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2026 Mississippi midterms live blog

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Keep up with election updates and race calls for the 2026 midterms in the blog below. Full election results can be found on wjtv.com. November 5: 5:13 p.m. – Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom has 466,775 votes. Incumbent U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has 464,962 votes. Independent candidate Ty Pinkins […]

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