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WJTV 12

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Bolton police seek info after cyclist hit by vehicle

BOLTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Bolton police are investigating after a cyclist was allegedly struck by a vehicle. The incident occurred on Champion Hill Road on November 7, 2026, between 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. near one of the two bridges that border the town limits. According to police, the unidentified female driver gave the cyclist […]

Bolton, MS · 1d

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Barricade removed at Clinton intersection

A barricade aimed at preventing traffic accidents at a busy Clinton intersection is gone, replaced by plastic posts which are intended to serve the same purpose. “It’s part of an effort to improve safety there,” says Michael Flood with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). The barricade in...

Clinton, MS · 2d

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Food truck park closing, EV chargers being removed

EDITOR’S NOTE: Hear our associated podcast on this topic at the end of this article. A couple of promising initiatives in Clinton to bring food trucks to a central location and to operate the city’s first public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) are being discontinued. The Firehouse...

Clinton, MS · 2d

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Clinton police seek help identifying person in campus burglary investigation

CLINTON — Clinton police are asking for help identifying a person pictured in images released as part of an investigation into a burglary at Mississippi Christian University. The burglary happened during the early morning hours of Sunday, Nov. 8, police said. The Clinton Police Department is working with the...

Clinton, MS · 1d

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Records reveal more details about alleged nightclub shooter’s criminal history

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man accused of killing two people at a Jackson nightclub last week had been on probation since March. Records obtained by 3 On Your Side are revealing new details about the criminal history of Eddie Collier, the man charged in connection with November 1 mass shooting at the Hideaway nightclub that left two people dead and seven others injured.

Jackson, MS · 1d

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The 9 Mississippi Butcher Shops, Farmer’s Markets And Bulk Stores Where Meat Costs Less Than The Supermarket Price

A grocery receipt in Mississippi can sting when half the total comes from one pack of ground beef and a few chicken thighs. Plenty of families across the state have quietly switched to small butcher counters, wholesale freezers, and farm processors where the same money stretches much further. Many of...

Laurel, MS · 2d

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Scott Colom gives victory speech at Tougaloo College

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Senator-elect Scott Colom gave his victory speech Wednesday night on the Tougaloo College campus. A crowd gathered outside Woodworth Chapel, cheering for Colom. You can watch Colom’s entire victory speech below. Colom was joined by his family, including his wife and two daughters. His twin...

Jackson, MS · 15h

Mississippi Today

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6,000 acre Hinds County solar farm can proceed, appeals court rules

Hinds County residents opposed to a nearly 6,000-acre solar farm near Bolton lost their fight Tuesday when an appellate court affirmed a lower court ruling allowing it to go forward.

Hinds County, MS · 23h

theclintoncourier.net

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City weighs next Parks and Rec projects

EDITOR’S NOTE: Hear our associated podcast on this topic at the end of this article. When Clinton leaders first began making plans to spend money generated by a two per cent restaurant tax, the focus was on building new restrooms at a couple of the city parks. Now, with $2.7 million in tax revenue earmarked for parks and recreation in the 2027 fiscal year budget, there’s a wide range of potential priorities.

Clinton, MS · 2d

WJTV 12

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Woman pleads guilty to aggravated DUI for crashing into Byram home

BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) – A 27-year-old woman pled guilty to aggravated DUI following a crash that sent a vehicle through a Byram home, striking a husband and wife inside their bedroom. Hinds County District Attorney Brad McCullouch said Clarian Leavy crashed into the couple’s home on Callaway Circle on September 2, 2024. Arriving officers said […]

Byram, MS · 2d

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18-year-old dies after falling from moving vehicle in Claiborne County

CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (VDN) — An 18-year-old Bolton man died Saturday after reportedly falling from a moving vehicle along the Natchez Trace near Rocky Springs Park at mile marker 54 in Claiborne County. Grayson Baker, 18, of Bolton, was reportedly riding as a passenger in a vehicle with friends...

Claiborne County, MS · 2d

WLBT

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Jackson City Council considers changes to meeting rules after Stokes outburst

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Changes could be in the works for people wishing to speak before the Jackson City Council, as leaders continue to grapple with recent outbursts. On Tuesday, a special meeting was called to go over council rules for public speaking and decorum, a week after Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes made derogatory and threatening comments to a group protesting data centers in Jackson.

Jackson, MS · 1d

WJTV 12

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Downtown Jackson street closures set for 2026 National Folk Fest

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – There will be temporary street closures in downtown Jackson for the 2026 National Folk Festival. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), the closures will begin as early as November 11, 2026, and last through November 18, 2026. Access to downtown Jackson from the I-55 Pearl St. Exit will be […]

Jackson, MS · 1d

Mississippi Sports Group

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MUW pushes Jackson State before falling 85-70

The Owls cut Jackson State’s lead to one point in the third quarter but lost 85-70 in an exhibition Monday. Madison O’Dell scored 22 points for MUW.

Jackson, MS · 2d

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‘Smooth and Steady’: Poppy Pies Earns Michelin Recognition After Nearly 5 Years of Operation in Jackson

Gray Welch looked inside the refrigerator of his Hinds County home in 2021, scouring over what ingredients he had available to him to make some sample pizzas for his friends to try later that day. As the cool air hit his glasses, he took inventory, seeing pepperoni, shredded cheese, cream cheese, bacon, green onions and Ritz crackers. He’d already recently made a dip using these same ingredients for his friend’s wedding.

Jackson, MS · 2d

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7 Mississippi Cafeterias Where You Can Fill A Tray With Fried Chicken And Three Sides For $12

A plastic tray, a long steam table, and a pile of golden fried chicken can turn a road trip stop into the best meal of the week. Across Mississippi, cafeteria lines and country buffets still let families eat well without blowing the travel budget. Kids get to point at what...

Mississippi · 23h

WLBT

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Holograms, kayaks, and walking trails. Here is what the city would like to see at the Jackson Zoo

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Kayaking, mini golf, and holographic animals are all ideas the city of Jackson hopes to explore to reinvigorate the Jackson Zoological Park, according to a long-awaited request for information released late last month. On October 29, the city released an RFI for the “Livingston Super Park...

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Mississippi Christian University named to Princeton Review mental health honor roll

CLINTON — Mississippi Christian University is one of 76 schools nationwide on The Princeton Review’s 2027 Mental Health Honor Roll, which recognizes colleges and universities for their student mental health services and support. The university said it was the only Mississippi institution to make the list. Nearly 740...

Clinton, MS · 1d

Country Herald

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Mississippi Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-55 Can Freeze

I-55, I-20 and I-22 travelers should understand why road salt cannot guarantee safe winter driving.

Mississippi · 22h

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Southern Arkansas men face Mississippi Christian tonight

The Southern Arkansas men's basketball team opens its 2026-27 campaign on the road in Clinton, Mississippi against the Mississippi Christian Choctaws at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 10. SAU NOTABLES. Head Coach Logan Quinn will make his return to the court for the Muleriders after his brief stint in the NBA...

Magnolia, AR · 1d