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The 8 Mississippi Towns Where Famous Movies Were Filmed That You Can Still Visit

Pulling off the highway for a quick lunch in Mississippi, we noticed a courthouse that looked strangely familiar. It turned out we had seen it on a movie screen years before. Mississippi is full of small towns where Hollywood stars once walked the same sidewalks your family can stroll today. This guide shows you eight of them, with real places kids can see, touch, and remember long after the trip ends.

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Liveblog: Mississippi’s 2026 U.S. Senate Election Results

Mississippi election workers are counting ballots amid a tight race between Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom. Follow this liveblog for the latest updates. See results in other races here. Around 3,600 Mail Ballots Outstanding in Mississippi. Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson says that approximately...

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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 […]

Mississippi · 21h

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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...

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Tire plant breaks ground amid concerns over local contracts

CLINTON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi and Continental AG leaders are celebrating the start of construction of the German company’s $1.45 billion tire plant west of Jackson. But U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson added his voice at the ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday to those concerned about steering as much of the construction work as possible to local and minority-owned businesses.

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Mississippi residents encouraged to prepare generators for winter safely

As colder temperatures approach, officials are reminding residents about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. With November recognized as Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, experts are urging homeowners to prepare their generators and take precautions to stay safe this winter.

Mississippi · 2d

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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

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Poll issues reported in some Mississippi counties

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – According to the Mississippi Votes Action Fund (MSVAF), there have been issues at the polls on November 3, 2026. The group said the Hinds County and Jackson County Circuit Clerk phone lines were down, and several locations in Lamar, Lincoln, Hinds and Jackson counties have had machine malfunctions. They said some […]

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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...

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Experts weigh in on voter engagement in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The race is too close in call in the U.S. Senate race in Mississippi. For generations, people have questioned whether their vote counts or matters. Many choose not to vote. Dr. B. D’Andra Orey, a Political Science professor at Jackson State University (JSU), said that choice could be due to a […]

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Mississippi Not Burning, It’s Turning; Alaska: The Final Frontier!

The Most Culture-Shifting Midterm Political Reckoning Since Watergate? Fifty-Two Years After Americans Cleaned House in 1974, Voters Deliver a Red, White and Blue Warning to Donald Trump, MAGA and the Republican Establishment. 0:00 / 0:00. *America has seen this movie before. But this time, the political earthquake is reaching places...

Mississippi · 1d

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Mississippi votes Democrat Bennie Thompson as 2nd District U.S. Representative

JACKSON, Miss. — Democrat Bennie G. Thompson won the 2nd District U.S. House seat in Mississippi. Thompson went against Republican Ron Eller and independent Bennie Foster for his 2nd District U.S. House seat. With 37% of the vote counted, the Associated Press declared Thompson the winner of that race with 63.3% of the vote.

Mississippi · 2d

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Legislators plan for 3.5% increase in tax revenue, keeping up with inflation

Wednesday’s Joint Legislative Budget Committee meeting was just the latest step in the state budget process.

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Both Mississippi millionaires watching Cali closely

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... California voters on Nov. 3 decided whether or not to approve Proposition 40, a ballot measure that would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of Californians with more than $1 billion in net worth and use the proceeds largely to fund health care programs.

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Madison County Journal

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Bozeman road widening Phase I 85% complete and ahead of schedule

Phase I of the ongoing $40-million Bozeman Road widening project is bout 85 percent complete and ahead of schedule, County Engineer Tim Bryan said. Bryan said they hope to have this phase of the project, which will widen Bozeman Road from Highway 463 to the Reunion Parkway, complete by late January. The project is being handled by Hemphill Construction.

Madison, MS · 2d

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Lacey Handjie Lawsuit Settled; Acanthamoeba Lens Warning Issued, With MS Senate & LA Political Updates

Your browser does not support the audio element. The family of Lacey Handjie has settled its lawsuit over her death in the Adams County Jail during th...

Adams County, MS · 2d

Mississippi Today

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Attorney Whitney Lipscomb announces run for secretary of state

Whitney Lipscomb said her priorities as secretary of state would include cutting red tape for businesses and protecting "every lawful vote" in elections.

Mississippi · 21h

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30,000 Smoke Alarms Being Distributed to Communities

Working smoke alarms are one of the simplest and most effective ways to save lives in a home fire. To help protect Mississippi families, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) and the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) are distributing more than 30,000 smoke alarms for installation in homes statewide at no cost to residents.

Mississippi · 23h

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Long lines, lack of machines and hourslong waits: DeSoto County voters describe Election Day frustrations

DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — Some voters in DeSoto County spent hours waiting to cast their ballots Tuesday, with residents reporting long lines, limited voting machines and delays during Mississippi's general election. Wait times varied significantly depending on the polling location. While some residents reported relatively short waits, others said...

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