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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 · 2d

The Clarion Ledger

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State Auditor Shad White announces campaign for MS governor

Mississippi State Auditor Shad White is launching a bid to become Mississippi's next governor . White announced his campaign Monday, Nov. 9, in Laurel, becoming the fifth candidate and fourth member of the Republican Party to enter the 2027 race for governor . "For those of you who I do not know, my name is Shad White," White said at his campaign announcement event in Laurel. "I'm a Christian. I'm a husband. I'm a father of three little kids. I'm a soldier in the Mississippi National Guard. I'm the State Auditor who locked up corrupt politicians and insiders when they stole your money. And today, I am a candidate for governor of Mississippi." The announcement comes as the state has still not settled the Nov. 3 election for U.S. Senate , where Democrat Scott Colom has a lead over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith. White was appointed the 42nd State Auditor of Mississippi by Governor Phil Bryant in 2018 and was re-elected to the post in 2019 and 2023. At the time of his appointment in 2019, Bryant became the first millennial to hold a statewide office in Mississippi. According to White's campaign website, White recovered $75 million worth of taxpayer

Mississippi · 1d

WKRG News 5

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City of Semmes to host Veterans Day Social and Concert

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 9, 2026 SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Semmes is hosting a Veterans Day Social and Concert on Nov. 10. According to a city news release, the event will take place at the Semmes Community Center on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Mobile Symphonic […]

Semmes, AL · 1d

WDAM-TV

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Wayne Sanderson Farms Wing Wars returns to Laurel

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Wayne Sanderson Farms Wing Wars returned to Laurel with competitive teams and unlimited wings for the community. Teams competed for professional and community awards, as well as people’s choice and team spirit awards. Ticketholders enjoyed as many wing samples as they wanted for $20...

Laurel, MS · 2d
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Mississippi Could Elect Its First Black U.S. Senator Since Reconstruction

In what is now a competitive race, Capital B spoke to voters across the Magnolia State about their hopes for the future of their state. Every Sunday at church, Pauline Rogers remembers someone in the little broom closet registering people to vote in rural Vancleave, Mississippi. Back then, conversations about voting were like “brushing your teeth, washing your face, or making your bed.”

Vancleave, MS · 1d

WLOX

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Affidavit ballots continue to be counted as deadlines approach

Election commissioners in Jackson County are processing nearly 1,500 affidavit ballots six days after polls closed, working to make sure all valid votes count.

Jackson County, MS · 20h

hoodline.com

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Energy Transfer Greenlights $1.6B Gas Pipeline Through South Mississippi to Power AI Boom

Energy Transfer has given the official go-ahead to a $1.6 billion natural gas pipeline that would snake 215 miles through South Mississippi, locking in plans to feed the region's growing appetite for electricity tied to artificial intelligence data centers, LNG export terminals and power utilities. The project, still pending federal approval, is expected to begin service in 2030.

Mississippi · 1d

mississippifreepress.org

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Hinds County Juvenile Probation Plan Prioritizes Family Intervention

HINDS COUNTY, Miss.—When Asheena Woods was a teenager navigating the juvenile justice system in Hattiesburg, she struggled with detention, unstable living arrangements and a lack of guidance, but she credits one social worker with helping her through some of her most difficult years. “Ms. Brenda, she was my saving...

Hinds County, MS · 1d

WDAM-TV

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MAYORAL MONDAY: Petal’s Mayor Tony Ducker talks projects planned for FY 2027

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - In this edition of Mayoral Monday, WDAM 7’s Ross McLeod is joined by Mayor Tony Ducker of Petal. The two discuss ongoing and future infrastructure projects the city looks to take on, including a multimillion-dollar sewer project. The Mayor also talks about the police...

Petal, MS · 19h

coralspringsflnews.com

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Nonprofit sues to stop sinking of the SS United States

A nonprofit conservation group is suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Okaloosa County to stop the sinking of the SS United States. The SS United States Preservation Foundation Inc. and its co-founder, Steven R. Perry, have asked a federal court to halt the planned tow and sinking of the SS United States, alleging that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved the project without adequately examining environmental risks or complying with historic preservation requirements.

Okaloosa County, FL · 4d

WALA-TV FOX10

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Defective air release valve spills 56,250 gallons of wastewater into Rabbit Creek, MAWSS says

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Crews from the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System responded to a wastewater overflow Friday that spilled 56,250 gallons into Rabbit Creek, the utility said. The overflow, which occurred at 5480 Rangeline Road and was reported by a MAWSS employee, resulted from a defective air release...

Mobile, AL · 3d

WALA-TV FOX10

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Bucks-area neighbors question proposed natural gas plant, carbon capture facility

BUCKS, Ala. (WALA) - A proposed energy development in north Mobile County is raising questions for some people who live near the community of Bucks. The company behind the project says it plans to build a natural gas power plant and a carbon capture facility. Some neighbors say they are...

Mobile County, AL · 21h

WLOX

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Robertson Lake Conservation Area opens to public in Escatawpa

ESCATAWPA, Miss. (WLOX) — The Robertson Lake Conservation Area in Escatawpa is open to the public, and about 25 volunteers are preparing the property for visitors. The volunteers are transforming an overgrown property into a new outdoor destination along the waters of Robertson Lake. The conservation area is off...

Escatawpa, MS · 3d

WALA-TV FOX10

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MCHD: MAWSS responds to sanitary sewer overflow, more than 56,000 gallons

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile County Health Department (MCHD) posts on its Facebook that the Mobile Area Water & Sewer System (MAWSS) responded November 6th to a wastewater overflow into Rabbit Creek. Here is part of the post:. MAWSS reports on Sanitary Sewer Overflow. MOBILE, Ala. — Mobile Area...

Mobile, AL · 2d

WALA-TV FOX10

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Mobile Mayor: TIF districts will improve neighborhoods

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis posted in his regular e-mail on Wednesday, November 4, Good Evening Mobile, his thoughts on why Tax Increment Financing Districts, or TIF’s, are beneficial. Here is part of the post:. You all may have heard the term TIF lately. Let me...

Mobile, AL · 1d

Alabama Pulse

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Port of Mobile Logistics Network Draws Notice in JOC and AJOT Features

Port of Mobile logistics gets national attention as JOC and AJOT feature Mobile America Express and the Montgomery Inland Rail Port opening in spring 2027.

Mobile, AL · 1d

WPMI

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Prichard finances under scrutiny after concerns over negative bank balance

Prichard, Al (NBC 15) — The Prichard City Council is taking steps that could lead to a state audit after an emergency meeting Friday revealed a reported negative bank balance and raised questions about thousands of dollars transferred between city accounts. During the meeting, City Council President Traci Hale...

Prichard, AL · 3d

OBA

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Some Orange Beach Residents Could Soon Have New Street Addresses

Baldwin County 911 says changes will improve emergency response. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Some Orange Beach residents could soon receive new street addresses. Baldwin County 911 is preparing changes that will affect certain city streets. Affected residents should receive notification letters. Officials say the changes are intended to improve public safety and emergency response.

Orange Beach, AL · 2d

OBA

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Baldwin County Housing Market Sees Higher Prices And Fewer Listings

Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — Average residential sales prices increased across both resort and traditional markets in October 2026, according to the latest monthly statistical report from Baldwin REALTORS®. In the Resort Area—defined by ZIP codes 36511, 36542, 36547, and 36561—the average residential sales price rose to...

Baldwin County, AL · 3d

WPMI

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Fans reflect on S.S. United States’ legacy as it leaves Mobile

MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — UPDATE:. Due to forecast heavy winds and unsafe weather conditions on Thursday, Okaloosa County is moving up the date to deploy the SS United States as the World’s Largest Artificial Reef to Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, with deployment operations beginning at 1 p.m. CST. The sendoff ceremony scheduled for Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. has been canceled.

Mobile, AL · 22h