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$15,000 in scholarships open to Mississippi college students, deadline Nov. 30

Mississippi college students have until November 30 to apply for the Fall 2026 Space to Succeed Scholarship from The Storage Center, which operates six facilities in the state across […]

Mississippi · 4d

Biloxi Sun Herald

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Elon Musk company started Mississippi data center without permits, state alleges

Mississippi’s environmental regulators released details this week on a set of penalties against SpaceXAI for violating state water pollution laws by starting construction on its Southaven data center facilities without needed permits. The company first announced the potential fines to investors two weeks ago, speculating the amount could reach as much as $6.1 million. To limit pollution from construction reaching public bodies of water, state law requires companies to first obtain a permit. Without proper protections, rain, for instance, can carry debris and chemicals off construction sites and pollute natural habitats, drinking water systems and recreational areas, federal regulators warn . Earlier this year, SpaceXAI – through its subsidiary, MZX Tech LLC – asked the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality for permits allowing construction within its growing Southaven footprint , which includes a power plant as well as land to build a $20 billion data center facility called MACROHARDRR. But during a July meeting between MDEQ and MZX Tech, “it became apparent” the company had already begun construction on the land in question, impacting about 30 acres, MDEQ records show. On July 16, a day after the meeting, MDEQ staff visited Southaven and confirmed the infractions. The agency sent two

Southaven, MS · 6d

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Hinds County Expects to Finish Curing Ballots By Monday Evening or Tuesday Morning

The Hinds County Election Commission expects to complete their affidavit ballot curing process by Monday night or Tuesday morning, Election Commission receptionist and Hinds County Election Commission office assistant Shirley Harrison told the Mississippi Free Press on Monday. Affidavit voters who did not bring a photo ID to the polls...

Hinds County, MS · 4d
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City weighs next Parks and Rec projects

EDITOR’S NOTE: Hear our associated podcast on this topic at the end of this article. When Clinton leaders first began making plans to spend money generated by a two per cent restaurant tax, the focus was on building new restrooms at a couple of the city parks. Now, with $2.7 million in tax revenue earmarked for parks and recreation in the 2027 fiscal year budget, there’s a wide range of potential priorities.

Clinton, MS · 5d
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Prime Timer

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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 · 7d

Fox News

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Trump-aligned Mississippi auditor launches governor bid, vows to dismantle 'good ol' boys' club'

Mississippi State Auditor Shad White says his office uncovered $75 million in misspent funds and vows to shut down the state's "rotten system."

Mississippi · 6d

WLBT

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Holograms, kayaks, and walking trails. Here is what the city would like to see at the Jackson Zoo

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Kayaking, mini golf, and holographic animals are all ideas the city of Jackson hopes to explore to reinvigorate the Jackson Zoological Park, according to a long-awaited request for information released late last month. On October 29, the city released an RFI for the “Livingston Super Park...

Jackson, MS · 5d

WLBT

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Officials announce Jackson as winner of Model Cities Initiative

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Federal officials say residents should see the results of a federal crime-fighting grant as early as next year, once the plans are finalized on how to use it and the dollars are in place. That’s according to U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, who was in Jackson...

Jackson, MS · 5d

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Gipson to chair hearing on proposed Southaven power plant

JACKSON — Mississippi’s environmental permit board will hold a hearing Monday on a proposed Southaven power plant that would supply electricity to data centers. Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson will chair the hearing. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Permit Board will hear evidence in the matter...

Mississippi · 6d

97.9 The Beat

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Mississippi Election Shows The Power Of Black Voters

Usually written off as a red state, Mississippi sits on the verge of defying national expectations by electing a Black senator.

Mississippi · 4d

WLBT

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Rankin County to process affidavit, mail-in absentee ballots Tuesday evening

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Election officials in counties across the state will continue counting ballots today, including in Rankin County, where officials will count affidavit and mail-in absentee ballots this evening. The Rankin County Election Commission’s resolution committee will meet at 5 p.m. to review and process the outstanding...

Rankin County, MS · 5d

WJTV 12

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Advocates rally at Mississippi AFL-CIO to empower voters

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As ballots are still being counted in the U.S. Senate race in Mississippi, advocacy groups are hammering home the idea of civic engagement. The groups, including the NAACP, came together to empower voters at the Mississippi AFL-CIO on November 10, 2026. They encouraged civic engagement to improve life in the Magnolia […]

Mississippi · 4d

Mississippi Today

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Advocates explore ways to boost health affordability and food security in Mississippi

Mississippi ranks last on overall child well-being, despite outperforming most of the nation in education, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation's latest KIDS Count Data Book.

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WLBT

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Mississippi unions & NAACP urge voters to exercise their voter freedom and cure ballots

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The NAACP and Mississippi unions urged the Jackson community today to fight for voter freedom. Advocates said it is crucial for voters to exercise that right. Jermaine Travis, vice president of the Central Mississippi Central Labor Council, said unions watch ballots and affidavits to make sure...

Jackson, MS · 4d

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Smithsonian’s Regional Collaboratives Initiative in Mississippi Culminates at the National Folk Festival

Participants To Be Recognized for Their Participation in Yearlong Cultural Preservation Workshop Series. After nearly a year of training, collaboration and community engagement, participants in the Smithsonian’s Mississippi Community Cultural Conservation Program will gather Thursday, Nov. 12–Saturday, Nov. 14, during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson, Mississippi, to be recognized by Monique Chism, the Smithsonian’s Under Secretary for Education, and Barry White, the executive director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, a Smithsonian Affiliate, to mark the final in-person workshop as part of the program.

Mississippi · 4d

FOX 6 Milwaukee

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Mississippi viral video sparks backlash for WI auto dealership

Wisconsin · 5d

WJTV 12

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Rankin County updates election results

Rankin County, MS · 4d

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Mississippi health department to hold HIV prevention training in Madison

MADISON — The Mississippi State Department of Health and AETC Southeast will hold a Nov. 13 training in Madison for health care and public health professionals who work in HIV prevention. The program, “Prevention in Practice: HIV Testing, PrEP, and Motivational Interviewing,” will bring together clinical, public health and...

Mississippi · 6d

mississippifreepress.org

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NAACP Raises Concerns About Intimidation of Mississippi Election Officials

NAACP leaders from Mississippi and across the country called for election officials to follow state laws and to report and resist attempts at intimidation during a press conference at Jackson State University on Sunday. “Mississippi voters did their part—they registered, they voted, and they made their voices heard,” NAACP Senior...

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