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Remains found by dogs in Simpson County identified as 44-year-old woman

SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - The Simpson County Sheriff’s Department said skeletal remains found by dogs three months ago were those of Stephanie Suzan Sellers, 44. The State Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death undetermined. Where the remains were found. Simpson County investigator Chris Wallace said Sellers was...

Simpson County, MS · 2d

Country Herald

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 · 3d

Mississippi Today

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New York startup’s move to Mississippi pays off. Two of the state’s largest banks to merge: Mississippi Marketplace

According to state records, Elon Musk's company began construction in Southaven before it received proper permits. It now faces fines up to $6 million.

Mississippi · 2d

WLBT

Jackson councilwoman among those evacuated after fire breaks out at popular Ridgeland restaurant

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - When Tina Clay walked into McB’s Bar & Grill Friday afternoon, she immediately smelled smoke. A few minutes later, the Ward 2 Jackson City Councilwoman, her husband, and her sister were ushered out with other guests after a fire broke out at the popular Ridgeland restaurant.

Ridgeland, 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 · 2d

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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 […]

WLBT

‘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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LEGAL NOTICES/CLASSIFIEDS – November 12 – November 18, 2026

Letters of Administration having been granted on the 14th day of October 2026, by the. Chancery Court of Hinds County, Mississippi to the undersigned, upon the Estate of Kaple L. Hill, Deceased, in Cause No. P-2026-442; Notice is hereby given to all persons and/or entities having claims against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate and registration according to law within 90 days from first date of publication, or they will be forever barred.

Hinds County, MS · 2d

WLBT

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...

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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 · 2d

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WAC receives Lt. Governor's Attendance award

Wesson Attendance Center (WAC) recently received the Lt. Governor’s Attendance Award for its low chronic absenteeism rate during the 2025-26 school year. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann notified WAC Principal Rickey Clopton of the award in a letter late last month. According to the letter, the school’s chronic absenteeism rate...

Mississippi · 2d

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Big weekend ahead in the Capital City

If you end up sitting at home this weekend, it’s not from a lack of things to do. The events calendar is loaded up with fun things for all ages to enjoy. Arts, crafts, music, food, and more, not to mention a great weather forecast. Saturday is the last...

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The Jackson, Mississippi Museum Where More Than 100 Dinosaur And Fossil Exhibits Fill The Halls

We pulled off the road in Mississippi expecting a quick stretch and a water fountain. Instead, we found a giant sea reptile skeleton on the wall, baby alligators grabbing their lunch, and a trail where a Tyrannosaurus Rex waited in the trees. For families with kids who love dinosaurs, fossils,...

Jackson, MS · 22h

WLBT

Weekly Recap: Nov 14, 2026

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Scott Colom’s US Senate win has the state’s Democratic party looking at 2027 elections with a new perspective, the City of Brandon is preparing a Christmas themed light show that includes over 2 million lights, and questions are raised around the alleged perpetrator of the Hideaway nightclub mass shooting.

Brandon, MS · 22h

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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science announces 2026 holiday events

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – This holiday season, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ (MDWFP) Museum of Natural Science will invite visitors of all ages to experience a festive line-up of family-friendly programs. Visitors can enjoy unique holiday experiences such as Santa scuba diving to feed the fish, meeting live turkeys and a magical […]

Jackson, MS · 1d

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Scott Colom wins in Mississippi; Black Education History Week; new book reveals LA connection to WW2 spy mission

Early last evening, the AP called the Mississippi Senate race for Democrat Scott Colom. This comes after more than a week of vote counting in the state.The Gulf States Newsroom’s Community Engagement reporter Elise Catrion Gregg joins us from Jackson for more on what Colom’s victory means to Mississippians.

Mississippi · 2d

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Lobaki Expands to North Carolina, Building on the State’s Leadership in Education and Workforce Readiness

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - November 14, 2026 - Lobaki Inc., a Mississippi-based immersive education company, announces its expansion into North Carolina, recognizing the state’s leadership in educational innovation, career readiness, and workforce development. With North Carolina continuing to invest in career-connected learning and technical education, Lobaki aims to complement existing...

North Carolina · 1d

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Mississippi News Report — Saturday, Nov 14: Family Dollar Settlement

Good morning, Mississippi. Here is your statewide news roundup for Saturday, November 14, 2026 — a $63 million settlement over alleged overcharging at Family Dollar, new criticism of the Secretary of State’s handling of the election, a possible censure vote in Jackson, and Tupelo’s playoff march continuing on the gridiron.

Mississippi · 1d

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