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Mississippi Votes Action Fund addressing affidavit concerns, upcoming elections

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - On Election Day, some Mississippians cast affidavit ballots after encountering questions about their registration, address or photo ID. County election officials are now reviewing those ballots to determine which can be counted. “The election commissioners have gone through each individual envelope, verified the voter, made sure...

Mississippi · 19h
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Mississippi Schools See 24% Improvement in Student Attendance

The Mississippi Department of Education reports that attendance among students has seen an improvement. Twin States News learned more about the uptick in attendance numbers and why attendance is so important.

Mississippi · 22h

WJTV 12

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Fitch joins coalition to urge FCC to fight robocalls

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) joined a bipartisan coalition with 49 other attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make improvements to its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) in order to curb illegal robocalls. “My office is aggressively fighting illegal robocalls and texts, but we need stronger federal help to […]

Mississippi · 22h

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Mississippi unions & NAACP urge voters to exercise their voter freedom and cure ballots

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The NAACP and Mississippi unions urged the Jackson community today to fight for voter freedom. Advocates said it is crucial for voters to exercise that right. Jermaine Travis, vice president of the Central Mississippi Central Labor Council, said unions watch ballots and affidavits to make sure...

Jackson, MS · 17h
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One Week Later: Barr Secures Senate Seat as Midterm Map Shifts in Texas and Georgia

Just one week ago, millions across the country headed to the polls to vote for who they believe would be the best option to represent their cities and states, with higher numbers of voter turnout already being reported in 2026 compared to the 2022 midterms.

Kentucky · 3h

mississippifreepress.org

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Affidavit Voters Who Didn’t Bring ID to the Polls Have Until 5 p.m. to Show It for Their Vote to Count

Mississippians who voted via affidavit ballot because they did not bring their photo identification to the polls when they voted on Election Day have until today at 5 p.m. to bring their photo ID to their county circuit clerk’s office to ensure their votes are counted. The Mississippi chapter...

Mississippi · 1d

WJTV 12

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Madison County opens redeveloped Calhoun Station Parkway

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Madison County officials cut the ribbon on the redeveloped Calhoun Station Parkway on November 10, 2026. Gluckstadt Mayor Walter Morrison and Canton Mayor Tim Taylor joined other Madison County officials to celebrate the work improving their cities. The road intersects between Gluckstadt and Canton and will lead drivers from Gluckstadt […]

Madison County, MS · 20h

Prime Timer

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“Poetic Justice”: Isaiah Martin reacts after Scott Colom flipping Mississippi County named after a Ku Klux Klan founder

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI - NOVEMBER 4: District Attorney and U.S. Senate candidate for Mississippi Scott Colom speaks as he gives an update on state of Senate race against Cindy Hyde-Smith November 4, 2026 in Jackson, Mississippi. Colom And Hyde-Smith are virtually deadlocked in state’s senate race as ballot counting continues. (Photo by Rogelio V. Solis) - Source: Getty Images The political shift in Forrest County, Mississippi, has drawn attention beyond the Senate race, bringing renewed focus to the region’s complicated history with racial discrimination and the Ku Klux Klan, according to the Mi...

Forrest County, MS · 3d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 20h

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St. Dominic opens women’s health clinic in Jackson

JACKSON — St. Dominic has opened a women’s health clinic in Jackson and added two obstetrician-gynecologists, expanding care for patients before, during and after pregnancy. The clinic offers preventive care, routine screenings, reproductive health care and ongoing treatment. It also expands the prenatal and postpartum services available through...

Jackson, MS · 2d

Mississippi Today

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Secretary of state ignored demands to reinstate voters inactivated by unverified Experian data days before midterms: ‘Harm is falling on eligible voters’

A coalition of the nation’s leading civil rights groups warned Republican Secretary of State Michael Watson he needed to reinstate any voters inactivated by his office’s deployment of unverified credit bureau data by Election Day. He never responded.

Mississippi · 4d

WLBT

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Rankin County to process affidavit, mail-in absentee ballots Tuesday evening

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Election officials in counties across the state will continue counting ballots today, including in Rankin County, where officials will count affidavit and mail-in absentee ballots this evening. The Rankin County Election Commission’s resolution committee will meet at 5 p.m. to review and process the outstanding...

Rankin County, MS · 1d

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Flowood chamber lists ribbon cuttings, anniversary celebrations for Nov. 10-13

FLOWOOD — The Chamber of Flowood has announced a week of ribbon cuttings and anniversary celebrations, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10, with events for Mothers’ Milk Bank of Mississippi and Lactation Specialty Services. Both Tuesday events are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at 2001 Airport Road, Suite 204. Mothers’ Milk...

Flowood, MS · 1d

WLBT

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Blight Management and Neighborhood Recovery Master Plan to address worst areas

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Those tired of blight in Jackson neighborhoods find the city one step closer to getting rid of it. After more than a year of studies, a blight management plan has been approved by city leaders, making way for demolition, cleanup and the chance at securing needed funding.

Jackson, MS · 19h

WLBT

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Officials announce Jackson as winner of Model Cities Initiative

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Federal officials say residents should see the results of a federal crime-fighting grant as early as next year, once the plans are finalized on how to use it and the dollars are in place. That’s according to U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, who was in Jackson...

Jackson, MS · 2d

WJTV 12

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5th Squad receives grant for veteran community center

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi nonprofit will turn a building into its first permanent community center veterans. According to officials, 5th Squad is using a grant from Lowe’s to renovate the space. Lowe’s Red Vest volunteers worked alongside 5th Squad to get the building ready for veterans, current service members and their families. “the […]

Pearl, MS · 1d