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Multiple-vehicle wreck causes backups on I-55 South in Ridgeland

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - A wreck involving multiple vehicles is causing major backups on I-55 South in Ridgeland near the Natchez Trace Parkway. Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers said multiple cars were involved. The wreck includes a cement spill on the ramp leading from the Natchez Trace to the interstate.

Ridgeland, MS · 18h
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Good News is brewing in Ridgeland

RIDGELAND — A brand-new brewery across the street from Cock of the Walk here is pairing cold beer with wood-fired pizzas and a view of the Reservoir. Owners Bryan and Julie Roach are bringing the Good News Brewing Company to the old Reservoir Pointe building at 140 Madison Landing Circle.

Ridgeland, MS · 2d
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New restaurants and an expansion reshape dining at Ridgeland’s Township

RIDGELAND — A wood-fired American restaurant is set to open Nov. 17 at The Township at Colony Park, where a new Thai restaurant has opened and Lou’s Full-Serv has added space for private events and drinks. The changes come as the Ridgeland development refreshes its branding. The Township...

Ridgeland, MS · 2d
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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...

Jackson, MS · 22h
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Madison County opens redeveloped Calhoun Station Parkway

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Madison County officials cut the ribbon on the redeveloped Calhoun Station Parkway on November 10, 2026. Gluckstadt Mayor Walter Morrison and Canton Mayor Tim Taylor joined other Madison County officials to celebrate the work improving their cities. The road intersects between Gluckstadt and Canton and will lead drivers from Gluckstadt […]

Madison County, MS · 2d

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Mississippi Freeze Warning Tonight: 28°F Lows for 2 Nights Nov 14-15

JACKSON, MS – Residents across large portions of Mississippi are facing two consecutive nights of freezing temperatures this weekend, with lows expected to fall to 28 degrees and potentially damage sensitive plants, crops and exposed outdoor plumbing.

Mississippi · 9h

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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 · 13h

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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...

Jackson, MS · 1d

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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 · 23h

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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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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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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 · 1d

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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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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 · 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 State back on top, UAPB on track in latest Celebration Bowl projections

As we hit the final stretch of the season, the Celebration Bowl picture is coming into focus for both conferences. Jackson State is back on top in the SWAC after taking care of business against Mississippi Valley State . It also got help when defending SWAC champion Prairie View A&M knocked off Alabama A&M. The Tigers now have a 44.4% chance to win […] The post Jackson State back on top, UAPB on track in latest Celebration Bowl projections appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jackson, MS · 1d

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Leonard Court ribbon cutting marks completion of 67 historic Farish Street homes

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Leaders celebrated the completion of Leonard Court on Thursday, a $29 million project that restored 67 historic homes in Jackson’s Farish Street neighborhood. Dorothy Davis grew up near Farish Street and watched the neighborhood fall apart over the decades. On Thursday, she watched it come...

Jackson, MS · 19h

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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...

Jackson, MS · 1d

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The Mississippi Bead Shop Where Jewelry Makers Can Lose Track Of Time In 3,000 Square Feet Of Supplies

A plain strip-mall door in Mississippi opens onto a room packed with more beads than most people see in a lifetime. Walls of colored stones, tiny tools, and spools of cord stretch in every direction, and somehow an hour vanishes before you notice. For families, it turns into a hands-on...

Mississippi · 2d