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233 student ballots thrown out in Mississippi election

Jackson, MS · 22h

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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

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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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“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 · 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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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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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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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 · 5d

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Whitney Lipscomb announces run for Mississippi secretary of state

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - Whitney Lipscomb, a Gulfport native and Ridgeland resident, has become the second Republican to announce plans to run for Mississippi secretary of state. Lipscomb, the general counsel for the Republican Attorneys General Association, said that if elected, she would use her platform to keep the integrity...

Mississippi · 3d

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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 · 4d

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Vicksburg, Warren County awarded Deal of the Year for AWS Recruitment

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg and Warren County have been recognized by the Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) with the Deal of the Year Award for the recruitment of Amazon Web Services. The community received the top statewide honor in the category for communities with populations of fewer than 60,000 at the 2026 MEDC Legislative Conference on Thursday, Nov. 5, before a statewide audience of economic development professionals, legislators and workforce development officials.

Warren County, MS · 1d

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This Quiet Mississippi Town Has Been Keeping A Low Profile, But It’s Finally Stepping Into The Spotlight

A golden hand sits on top of a church steeple here, pointing straight at the sky. I can’t imagine a better way for a town to say, look up. The welcome sign quotes a famous general who supposedly found the place too beautiful to burn. Down the road, 23 giant columns stand in a field with no house attached.

Port Gibson, MS · 1d

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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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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 · 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 · 2d

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Morning ‘Sip: 2026 Harvest Fest and JSU vs. MVSU

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The annual Harvest Festival will be held November 10-14, 2026, at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. Small Town Mississippi will come to life each day from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Admission is $10 for ages 3 and up. Live demonstrations throughout the museum...

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Weekly Recap: Nov 7, 2026

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race remained too close to call, a suspect in Jackson’s deadly Hideaway nightclub shooting appeared in court, and two former public officials were sentenced in the federal Jackson bribery case. Here’s a look back at the news that made headlines this...

Jackson, MS · 1d