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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.

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National Folk Festival returns to downtown Jackson Nov. 13–15

JACKSON — The 83rd National Folk Festival returns to downtown Jackson Friday through Sunday with free music, dance, storytelling and traditional crafts. Organizers are still looking for volunteers to help survey visitors and collect donations. More than 300 artists will perform across six stages, organizers said. The festival also...

Jackson, MS · 1d
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Rockets finish second in district with Callaway win

Neshoba Central secured a home playoff game on Thursday night. The Rockets ran out to a 28-0 lead and held on to take a 28-14 win over Callaway and finish second in district play. Neshoba improved to 7-3 on the season and will host South Panola in the first round...

Philadelphia, MS · 2d
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The Mississippi Bead Shop Where Jewelry Makers Can Lose Track Of Time In 3,000 Square Feet Of Supplies

A plain strip-mall door in Mississippi opens onto a room packed with more beads than most people see in a lifetime. Walls of colored stones, tiny tools, and spools of cord stretch in every direction, and somehow an hour vanishes before you notice. For families, it turns into a hands-on...

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Rankin County Animal Shelter down to a few days of dog food, seeks donations

BRANDON – The Rankin County Animal Shelter is asking for donations after its dog food supply dropped to just a few days’ worth. The shelter said in a Facebook post that it is caring for more than 121 dogs and uses at least 150 pounds of food a day. Many of the dogs are large or are still growing, and some arrive underweight, the shelter said.

Brandon, MS · 1d

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First Alert Forecast: Freeze warnings for the weekend

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Into the weekend: Our first freeze warnings of the season have been issued for the weekend. Overnight lows will drop to the mid and low 30s with frost and freeze likely. We will warm up in the afternoon, but it will still be cool as highs top out in the low 60s. By the end of the weekend, we will see a gradual warming trend that continues into next week.

Jackson, MS · 1d

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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 · 2d

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7 Beloved Mississippi Cafes Are Worth A Road Trip For Their Famous Fresh Treats

A wrong turn in Mississippi once led us to a plain storefront, a warm cinnamon smell, and a pastry case that made the whole car go quiet. Small cafes across this state bake fresh every morning, and many of them are easy, affordable stops for families on the move. Kids...

Mississippi · 1d

The Daily Leader

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Applications open for Space to Succeed $5,000 scholarships

Mississippi college students have until Nov. 30 to apply for the Fall 2026 Space to Succeed Scholarship from The Storage Center, which operates six facilities in the state across the […]

Jackson, MS · 1d

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‘We need to clean up our city’: Council approves pay plan for blight investigator

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A vote expected to be taken by the Jackson City Council next week could mean having another tool to help fight blight. On Tuesday, the council is expected to vote on an ordinance from City Attorney Drew Martin to set the salary range for an investigator position in his office.

Jackson, MS · 2d

Mississippi Sports Group

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Jackson State scheduled to visit Winthrop on Saturday

Jackson State’s calendar listed a 2:30 p.m. ET game at Winthrop on Saturday, Nov. 14, after the Tigers’ overtime loss to Southern Miss. Mike Williams scored 27 points in that defeat and was averaging 20.3 points per game.

Jackson, MS · 15h

Mississippi Link

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Phillip Gibbs and James Green: 47th Annual Memorial Ceremony and Wreath-Laying at JSU

The 47th Annual Memorial Ceremony and Wreath-Laying in honor of Phillip Gibbs and James Green was held on Gibbs Green Pedestrian Plaza on the campus of Jackson State University Monday, April 10. This was the site that changed the face of what is referred to as the ‘yard,’ jargon among the JSU family.

Jackson, MS · 2d

Mississippi Sports Group

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Jackson State set to visit Alabama State with SWAC East lead at stake

Jackson State is scheduled to play Alabama State on Saturday, Nov. 14, with the Tigers tied atop the SWAC East and two conference games remaining. The calendar lists kickoff for 2 p.m. on ESPN+.

Montgomery, AL · 1d

Country Herald

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Mississippi Freeze Warning Tonight: 28°F Lows for 2 Nights Nov 14-15

JACKSON, MS – Residents across large portions of Mississippi are facing two consecutive nights of freezing temperatures this weekend, with lows expected to fall to 28 degrees and potentially damage sensitive plants, crops and exposed outdoor plumbing.

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Brandon Bulldog Red Nose Run to Kick Off Holidays and Support Band Program

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Runners and walkers can take in the Magic of Lights while supporting the Brandon Band program at the third annual Brandon Bulldog Red Nose Run on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026. The event includes a 5K run and a 2-mile walk through the Magic of Lights display...

Brandon, MS · 1d

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DEFENDING MAIS OVERALL CHAMPION MRA GIRLS, USING ITS UNUSUAL SPEED AND QUICKNESS, DEFEAT SIMPSON ACADEMY 57-41

MADISON – Speed. Madison-Ridgeland Academy girls basketball coach Stephen Force said he has more of it on this year’s team than any team he has coached in his 31-year head coaching career. Defending MAIS Overall Tournament champion MRA created 16 turnovers, which turned into numerous fast break layups,...

Madison, MS · 1d

WLBT

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Brandon Strummers bring dulcimer concerts to region

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Brandon Strummers play the dulcimer and bring the mountain music to Central Mississippi. The group is visiting the Ag Museum, local festivals, churches, nursing homes and more this holiday season. Two of the members, Joanne Ashley and Melora Lee joined Studio 3 to share some...

Brandon, MS · 1d

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MRA’S EJ DAMPIER’S 30 POINTS AND 22 REBOUNDS GIVES HARPER HUDNALL A WIN OVER SIMPSON ACADEMY IN HIS HEAD COACHING DEBUT, REPLACING LEGENDARY RICHARD DUEASE

MADISON – For the first time in 44 years, there was a different coach other than Richard Duease leading the Madison-Ridgeland Academy boys basketball team Tuesday night at MRA’s Duease Hall, named after the winningest basketball coach in Mississippi history and Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame member. Harper...

Madison, MS · 1d

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Brandon city crews and Magic of Lights workers build a 2-million-light show

BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) - Crews from the city of Brandon and Magic of Lights are in the third week of setting up more than 2 million lights at Brandon Amphitheater for the drive-through holiday show, which opens Nov. 20. Mayor Butch Lee said the work is a combined effort. Magic...

Brandon, MS · 2d

Country Herald

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Mississippi Cold Blast: 81° Highs Drop to 28° This Weekend

A strong cold front brings temperatures down from the 80s, with frost and a light freeze possible.

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