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Upcoming US 98 bridge maintenance in Lamar County

LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – There will be a temporary bridge closure in Lamar County. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), both directions of U.S. 98 (Hardy Street) over Interstate 59 will be closed from 7:00 p.m. on November 13, 2026, until 4:00 a.m. on November 16, 2026. MDOT officials said crews will […]

Lamar County, MS · 23h

WJTV 12

‘I cut that b—- out’: Jackson City Council takes recess after heated dispute

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A discussion about data centers took a heated turn during the Jackson City Council meeting on November 3, 2026. Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, introduced two ordinances during the meeting. One would rename part of Medgar Evers Boulevard to Kohen Wiley Street, and the other would end the capital […]

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The Daily Leader

General Election Results, Lincoln County

Here are the results of elections in Lincoln County only. Only the School Board seats are determined by Lincoln County votes alone. All others must be counted with other Mississippi […]

Lincoln County, MS · 3d

WDAM-TV

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 · 2d

WLBT

Council president considers disciplinary action following Stokes’ outburst

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson City Council President Vernon Hartley says he will likely be recommending disciplinary action against Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes following an outburst at Tuesday’s meeting. “Let me be clear: Councilman Stokes will be held accountable for his comments. As council president, I will bring...

WDAM-TV

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Winner of Lamar Co. School Board Dist. D announced

LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A winner has been decided in Lamar County School Board District D. Ben Smith will now take the District D seat. Smith is a product of Laurel High School and has decades of teaching experience. He has a master’s degree in education and has teaching...

Lamar County, MS · 3d

The Daily Leader

City of Brookhaven discontinues fluoride in water

Brookhaven aldermen on Tuesday voted to discontinue fluoride treatment in the City’s water supply, an item on the board’s consent agenda. Karen Walters and Marta Carmichael with the Mississippi State […]

Brookhaven, MS · 1d

themississippimonitor.com

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 · 1d

WJTV 12

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 · 1d

WJTV 12

Experts weigh in on voter engagement in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The race is too close in call in the U.S. Senate race in Mississippi. For generations, people have questioned whether their vote counts or matters. Many choose not to vote. Dr. B. D’Andra Orey, a Political Science professor at Jackson State University (JSU), said that choice could be due to a […]

Mississippi · 2d

mississippifreepress.org

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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 · 1d

The Clarion Ledger

See candidates in runoff for MS House District 70, District 77 races

Neither of the state legislative special elections resulted in an Election Day winner . Instead, residents of Hinds County and Rankin and Simpson counties will hit the polls again on Dec. 1 for runoff elections. Both special elections were called in June after the deaths of Rep. Bo Brown, D-Jackson, and Rep. Price Wallace, R-Mendenhall. Gov. Tate Reeves aimed to fill the vacancies before the start of the 2027 legislative session in January. Seven candidates entered the two races, and the top two of each contest will advance to the runoff next month. Here are the names voters will see on their ballots. Who advanced to the runoff in District 70 in Hinds County? Marcus A. Cheatham and James Lott III will advance to a Dec. 1 runoff for Mississippi House District 70 after no candidate received a majority in the special election, according to unofficial results. Cheatham is a businessman from Jackson, and Lott is an alderman for the city of Clinton. District 70 covers northeastern Hinds County bordering Madison County, including the eastern part of Clinton. Cheatham led the field but fell short of the majority needed to win outright, with results showing: Marcus A. Cheatham: 3,345 votes

Hinds County, MS · 2d

The Clarion Ledger

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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 · 1d

WJTV.com

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 · 21h

WJTV.com

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 · 23h

WDAM-TV

Jones County D.A. Brad Thompson elected to new 18th District Circuit Court bench

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - With nearly three decades of experience in law enforcement and the courtroom, Brad Thompson is ready to take on a new title: circuit court judge. The current Jones County district attorney won Tuesday’s race to serve a new four-county district. “I’m extremely excited. I’m...

Jones County, MS · 2d

WLBT

Leader calls for decorum on both sides after outburst derails city council meeting

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson city councilman is asking people to tone down the rhetoric about data centers after yet another outburst at a city council meeting. On Tuesday, the meeting was recessed after Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes said he would “cut out a b----” in response to a comment made by a data center protester.

WLBT

Jackson voters reject tourism tax increase

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson voters rejected a proposed tourism tax increase, so the increase will not take effect. Fifty-four percent of voters in the city voted against the plan. Vote totals. The increase needed 60% of the vote in its favor to pass. It received a little over 45%.