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Mississippi rejects some Jackson State student ballots

Jackson, MS · 15h

WLBT

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Judge hints at potential sentence for former mayor tied to bribery scheme

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The former mayor convicted for his role in the Jackson bribery scheme could face up to 46 months in prison. Chokwe Antar Lumumba appeared in U.S. District Court on Thursday, where he made objections to his pre-sentencing report. The reports are drawn up by the U.S....

Jackson, MS · 3d
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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 · 12h

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Jackson closes first homeless encampment via Homeward JXN

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Jackson announced the city closed its first homeless encampment through Homeward JXN, by helping four people move into housing. Jackson Mayor John Horhn said the city also launched a new Homeward JXN website, giving residents a central place to learn about the initiative, its goals and progress. “I […]

Jackson, MS · 2d

Raw Story

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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...

Mississippi · 4d

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Former MHP trooper Ivana Williams Democratic bid for governor of Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) - Former Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper and Jackson native Ivana Williams has announced her Democratic bid for governor in the 2027 election Wednesday. According to a news release, Williams’ campaign focuses on state government oversight, responsible use of taxpayer dollars and other issues. “Eliminating waste, fraud...

Mississippi · 3d

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Jackson water entity agrees to reduced settlement for apartments

JXN Water has agreed to a significantly reduced settlement of $200,000 for unpaid water bills at Blossom Apartments but the issues at the abandoned Jackson complex are far from resolved. A recent fire at one of the apartment buildings stands to impact the sale of Blossom Apartments while the property’s mortgage holder, Relyance Bank, and JXN Water are disputing who gets priority for unsettled payments. U.S. District Court Judge Henry Wingate approved the compromise in federal court Thursday, Nov. 5, more than a year after the utility first argued Blossom Apartments and its manager Tony Little refused to pay $423,000 in delinquent water bills. The liquidation of the Woodbine Street property is being overseen by court-appointed receiver Derek Henderson, who said JXN Water and Relyance Bank have agreed that the court will resolve their dispute before contested funds are dispersed. “I didn’t see any point continuing with this particular portion of the litigation so we thought a settlement would be appropriate,” Henderson told Judge Wingate. Initially filed Oct. 2, the eight-page order said the agreement “is not a determination of priority of the JXN Water judgment,” adding that the utility, bank and receiver each reserve “any and all claims and

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Evers family opposes Councilman Stokes’ plan to rename historic roadway

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - It was shocking and heart-wrenching news for the Medgar Evers family to learn that a man they called friend proposed renaming a portion of the historic Medgar Evers Boulevard. Councilman Kenneth Stokes wants to rename a section in honor of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley. Relatives are stunned...

Jackson, MS · 1d

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Jackson Councilman Kenneth Stokes’ Meltdown Goes Viral After Woman Allegedly Mentions His Mama During Meeting

Jackson Councilman Kenneth Stokes is at the center of a viral controversy after an explosive confrontation with a woman during a city council meeting brought government business to a standstill. The November 3 incident has become a major talking point on TikTok, where clips of the heated exchange are dominating timelines and drawing attention to what was supposed to be a routine discussion about data center development.

Jackson, MS · 4d

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7 Mississippi Donut Shops Where A Dozen Still Costs Less Than A Movie Ticket

A paper box of warm donuts on the passenger seat can turn an ordinary Saturday into a small family celebration. Across Mississippi, a handful of neighborhood shops still sell sweet treats at prices that feel like a throwback. For parents feeding a car full of kids, that kind of value...

Mississippi · 1d

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‘Slap in the face to me as a Muslim’: Human rights activist calls on Stokes to resign following Tuesday outburst

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A human rights activist and member of Jackson’s Muslim community is calling on a Jackson city councilman to resign a day after he hurled a derogatory religious remark at her and her fellow protesters. On Tuesday, Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes told Candace Abdul-Tawwab and...

Jackson, MS · 3d

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Restoration of Mississippi’s Merci Train is complete

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) announced the restoration work of the state’s Merci Train, a post-World War II gift from France, has been completed. Located behind the Old Capitol Museum and the GM&O Train Depot, the gray boxcar is one of...

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 · 4d

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Small Town, Mississippi, Comes to Life during Harvest Festival

Small Town, Mississippi, comes to life during the annual 2026 Harvest Festival at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. From 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., November 10 through 14, come enjoy live demonstrations throughout the museum grounds as you get a glimpse of what life was like years ago in Mississippi. Visitors will experience the impact agriculture has made on our daily lives. Admission is $10 (ages 3 and up).

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Rankin County Received 1,667 Affidavit Ballots, But No Totals Yet

With the outcome of Mississippi’s U.S. Senate election between Democrat Scott Colom and U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith hinging on the results of affidavit ballots, the Mississippi Free Press is working to find out how many affidavit ballots each county has uncounted. Rankin County received 1,667 affidavit ballots, but county...

Rankin County, MS · 2d

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Hinds County District Attorney race heads to December runoff

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Ballots were still being counted in Hinds County on Wednesday. The Hinds County District Attorney’s race is expected to go into a runoff next month. Darla Palmar and Gwen Agho have the most votes in the race. They’re both confident in their chances of winning in December. “Well, first of […]

Hinds County, MS · 3d

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Mississippi Families Fill Their Saturday Mornings With Farm Eggs, Local Honey, And Warm Bread At This Jackson Market

A carton of eggs from the supermarket never smells like a sunny morning, but a stop at a busy little market in Mississippi changed how I think about breakfast. I wandered in expecting a few tomato stands and left with honey, peaches, warm bread, and a head full of farmer stories.

Jackson, MS · 1d

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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 · 2d