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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 · 3d

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6,000 acre Hinds County solar farm can proceed, appeals court rules

A large solar power project that would take up close to 6,000 acres near Bolton can move forward, the Mississippi Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday, over two years after Hinds County officials initially greenlit the facility. “Soul City Solar,” an idea brought to the area by Virginia-based company Apex Clean Energy, drew pushback in 2024 […]

Hinds County, MS · 1d

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Unloaded firearm found in backpack at Clinton High

CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Clinton Public School District (CPSD) announced an unloaded firearm was found in a student’s backpack. According to CPSD, the weapon was found at Clinton High School on November 12, 2026. Once administrators were notified about the unloaded weapon, officials said the unidentified student was removed, and the firearm was located […]

Clinton, MS · 1d

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The 9 Mississippi Butcher Shops, Farmer’s Markets And Bulk Stores Where Meat Costs Less Than The Supermarket Price

A grocery receipt in Mississippi can sting when half the total comes from one pack of ground beef and a few chicken thighs. Plenty of families across the state have quietly switched to small butcher counters, wholesale freezers, and farm processors where the same money stretches much further. Many of...

Laurel, MS · 3d

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‘Fighting words’: Stokes gearing up for legal fight over potential censure

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson city councilman who a week ago told a group of Muslim protesters to “take the rags off your heads” is gearing up for legal action ahead of a possible censure next week. On Thursday, Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes and attorney Dennis...

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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.

Mississippi · 2d

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11 Mom-And-Pop Mississippi Restaurants Serving Massive Portions At Surprisingly Affordable Prices

A family road trip through Mississippi can turn into a food adventure fast, especially when the plates come out bigger than anyone expected. The best meals often hide inside small brick houses, roadside shacks, and old diners run by the same families for years. Most of these spots keep meals...

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7 Mississippi Cafeterias Where You Can Fill A Tray With Fried Chicken And Three Sides For $12

A plastic tray, a long steam table, and a pile of golden fried chicken can turn a road trip stop into the best meal of the week. Across Mississippi, cafeteria lines and country buffets still let families eat well without blowing the travel budget. Kids get to point at what...

Mississippi · 2d

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Bobby Rush’s 93rd birthday bash leads a busy fall on Mississippi casino stages

Blues legend Bobby Rush will celebrate his 93rd birthday on stage at Ameristar Casino Vicksburg on Friday, November 13. Rush has called Jackson home for decades, and his birthday shows have turned into a kind of homecoming for central Mississippi blues fans. The Grammy winner still plays with the same mix of horns, dancers and stories that made him a fixture on the chitlin’ circuit long before most of his current audience was born.

Vicksburg, MS · 7h

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Mississippi doctors urge caution as flu cases rise

MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) – An increase in influenza cases in the Jackson area and throughout Mississippi has doctors urging residents to take preventative measures as schools in Mississippi and Louisiana implement closures and mask mandates. As the holiday season approaches and crowds gather, Dr. Kristi Trimm, with TrustCare Health, said she has seen an uprise […]

Mississippi · 1d

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Vicksburg Junior High boys defeat Warren Central on Thursday night

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg Junior High School’s boys’ basketball team earned its second consecutive victory with a 35-31 win over crosstown rival Warren Central Junior High School. The Gators entered the matchup coming off a victory over Byram on Monday night and continued their winning momentum...

Vicksburg, MS · 20h

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‘Smooth and Steady’: Poppy Pies Earns Michelin Recognition After Nearly 5 Years of Operation in Jackson

Gray Welch looked inside the refrigerator of his Hinds County home in 2021, scouring over what ingredients he had available to him to make some sample pizzas for his friends to try later that day. As the cool air hit his glasses, he took inventory, seeing pepperoni, shredded cheese, cream cheese, bacon, green onions and Ritz crackers. He’d already recently made a dip using these same ingredients for his friend’s wedding.

Jackson, MS · 3d

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Jackson councilman hires lawyer amid possible censure

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, has retained an attorney after Council President Vernon Hartley, Ward 5, proposed to censure Stokes. Stokes hired Attorney Dennis Sweet. The councilman faces disciplinary action after an outburst during a council meeting on November 3, 2026. Stokes used profanity after he said a person […]

Jackson, MS · 23h

WLBT

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 · 2d

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Lanier Football Prepares for Playoffs

Lanier football is the only Jackson Public School in the playoffs. The Bulldogs look to do something they have only done once in school history back in the 1980s: win two playoff games in a span of three years. Lanier says it’s ready to play physically.

Jackson, MS · 18h

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Santa and live music coming to Highland Village

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Highland Village will kick off the holiday season with its fifth annual Holiday Stroll in Jackson. The event will be held on November 12, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Holiday Stroll is free to attend. Vendors throughout Highland Village will offer special in-store treats and activations while guests browse […]

Jackson, MS · 2d

WLBT

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...

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Clinton High School’s chess champion

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A game of chess takes strategy, patience and the ability to think several moves ahead. At the recent Tennessee Open and State Championship chess tournament, James Dove put his skills to the test, and became the number one rated chess player in the Magnolia State. “I played several international masters […]

Clinton, MS · 1d

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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...