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New resource for CPS families, kids available in South Mississippi

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) — A faith-based networking platform aimed at supporting families and kids in the child welfare system has expanded to South Mississippi. Lifeline Children’s Services and the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services announced the regional launch of CarePortal on Monday during an event at First Baptist Church in Long Beach. The mobile tool allows child welfare caseworkers to post real-time material needs — such as car seats, beds, clothing or hygiene items — which are then routed to participating local churches and community organizations to fulfill.

Long Beach, MS · 9d
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The Clarion Ledger

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Tornadoes, storms possible in MS on Election Day as cold front arrives

Mississippi will move into its typical late fall, early winter weather pattern this week with possible tornadoes and severe thunderstorms followed by a significant drop in temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, chances of rain and possible thunderstorms will begin to move into Mississippi on Tuesday, November 3, Election Day as voters head to the polls . Jackson may see showers on Tuesday afternoon and in Hattiesburg, Tuesday evening. On Tuesday night, conditions are expected to produce heavier rain and possible thunderstorms lasting into Wednesday morning. In the western part of the state, the National Weather Service has issued an advisory of possible severe thunderstorms, wind gusts up to 60 mph and brief tornadoes cannot be ruled out from mid-afternoon on Tuesday into early morning on Wednesday. Skies are expected to clear on Thursday in Jackson and Hattiesburg and temperatures will fall. Low temperatures in Hattiesburg are expected to be in the mid-40s over the weekend in Jackson and Hattiesburg with chances of rain returning Sunday. More: What is heat lightning, and how does it happen? National Weather Service forecast in, near Jackson, MS Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with

Mississippi · 10d

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Scott Colom makes campaign stop in Meridian ahead of Midterm Election

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Scott Colom, the Democratic candidate for Mississippi’s U.S. Senate seat race, made a stop in the Queen City this evening. This comes just one day ahead of the midterm elections. Colom has made appearances across the Magnolia State recently, alongside other top democratic names, like...

Meridian, MS · 9d
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Magnolia State Live

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Five Mississippi universities defy statewide dip with fall enrollment gains

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... While overall college enrollment across Mississippi dipped slightly this fall, five of the state’s eight public universities bucked the trend, led by record-breaking numbers at the University of Mississippi. Figures released Monday by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) show that the...

Mississippi · 9d

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US Trotting elections – District 6 – one seat

Columbus, OH – In District 6, incumbent Dein Spriggs and challenger Sam Herrington are running for the at-large seat, which encompasses Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia. District 6 members will vote for one candidate. Ballots are being mailed in early...

Florida · 9d

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Hinds County Website, Voter Info Page Down, Election Commission Phone Still Disconnected on Election Eve

JACKSON, Miss.—At 5:03 p.m. on the eve of the midterm elections today, Hinds County Circuit Clerk Zack Wallace texted from 601-236-9373 to registered voters in one of Mississippi’s most populous counties a reminder that the polls are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. “For voter information and polling locations, visit https://www.hindscountyms.com/elected-offices/circuit-clerk,” the text read. But that link is non-functional, opening instead to a blue screen with a small box in the middle reading: “U.S. NeXt: Website Coming Soon.”

Hinds County, MS · 9d

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Voters head to the polls in South Mississippi

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippians made their way to the polls Tuesday to make their voices heard in several important races. Polls opened at 7 a.m. at the Lyman Community Center with voters showing up early. Voters say the process has been quick and easy. With control of Congress at stake,...

Mississippi · 8d

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High early voter turnout seen in Tupelo, Columbus on Election Day

Voters across Mississippi headed to the polls early Tuesday morning as Election Day voting got underway.

Tupelo, MS · 8d

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Employee Retention Credit Eligibility Under the Partial Suspension Prong: Technical Analysis of Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic, P.A. v. United States

Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic, P.A. v. United States, Civil Action No. 1:25-cv-78-RPC-RP (N.D. Miss. Oct. 30, 2026) For Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and Enrolled Agents (EAs) representing clients facing Employee Retention Credit (ERC) audits or litigation under Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.) § 3134, the decision in Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic, P.A. v. United States serves as a benchmark. Decided by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi (Aberdeen Division), this case reinforces a rigorous, narrow interpretation of the “full or partial suspension” requirement under I.R.C. § 3134(c)(2)(A)(ii)(I).

Columbus, MS · 9d

WLBT

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Scott Colom looks to unseat Cindy Hyde-Smith

Jackson, MS · 9d

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‘I cut that b---- out’: Council meeting recessed after it descends into chaos

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson City Council meeting was recessed for an hour on Tuesday after it descended into chaos, with one councilman claiming he didn’t fight women, but would ‘cut that b---- out." The argument erupted after Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes introduced an ordinance to...

Jackson, MS · 8d

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Mississippi Senate race brings national spotlight to the state

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — The Mississippi U.S. Senate race is gaining national attention, drawing visits from high-profile figures as the election approaches. Voters will choose among Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Democrat Scott Colom, and Independent Ty Pinkins. Political experts are weighing in, offering insight into the race...

Mississippi · 10d

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Veteran’s Day Program to be held in Madison

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Madison the City is hosting a Veteran’s Day Program on Wednesday, November 11. The event features Brigadier General Scott Woods, Retired, as the guest speaker. It begins at 10:00am in the Veteran’s Garden at Strawberry Patch Park. All are welcome to attend. Veterans and...

Madison, MS · 9d

WDAM

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Democrats declared winners in Texas, South Carolina Senate races; Mississippi race not called

Mississippi · 8d

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The Mississippi State Park Hidden At The End Of A Dirt Road Most People Skip

Down a quiet road in the red hill country of Mississippi, the pavement seems to run out of reasons to keep going. Most drivers turn around long before the trees open up. Families who keep rolling find old log buildings, two calm fishing lakes, and a trail made for small legs. It is the kind of place that turns an ordinary weekend into a story the kids keep telling.

Mississippi · 14d

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Mississippi Has 6 Roadside Fruit Or Pecan Stands Where Holiday Baking Supplies Cost Less

Pulling off a two-lane highway in Mississippi for a quick snack can turn into the best part of a family road trip. Wooden shelves stacked with jars of jam, sacks of pecans, and baskets of fruit tend to appear right when the kids start asking how much longer. These six...

Mississippi · 11d

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‘It’s as if He Doesn’t Exist’: In Mississippi, People Jailed Months Without Formal Charges

In the capital city, hundreds of defendants wait in jail for an indictment, sometimes as long as a year or more. When Vicki Sands learned that her son, Carson, was in a county jail near Jackson, Mississippi, more than 600 miles away from her home in North Carolina, she felt, at first, a strange kind of relief.

Mississippi · 11d

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Jackson Voters to Consider Tourism Tax Increase on Nov. 3 Ballot

JACKSON, Miss.—Visit Jackson President and CEO David Thigpen and his staff are dedicated to promoting tourism in Jackson, and their work has been successful thus far—but the funding his team depended on ran out on Aug. 31. Now, Jackson City Council members are pleading with voters to approve...

Jackson, MS · 9d

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Mississippi party leaders weigh national stakes in election

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi voters will decide on Tuesday the outcome of the state's U.S. Senate Race. The Democrat Party has pointed to polling that shows it could be a close race, and the Republican Party believes they will hold onto the seat for another six years. Incumbent U.S....

Mississippi · 9d