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John Mohead to close out Levitt AMP Vicksburg Music Series

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Don’t miss out on the last free concert for this year’s Levitt AMP Vicksburg Music Series headlined by singer songwriter John Mohead and featuring Patrick Smith. The concert is set to begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 following Vicksburg’s annual Porchfest which...

Vicksburg, MS · 2d

Magnolia State Live

Police: Capital murder suspect bribed security guard to allow gun into Mississippi nightclub

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Courtroom testimony on Friday described how the suspect in a deadly Halloween party shooting slipped into The Hideaway nightclub with a firearm: he allegedly bypassed standard entry by bribing a security guard. Eddie Collier, 22, appeared in Jackson Municipal Court facing two counts of...

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Crazy Ending: Jackson State Won Against Tulane After Tulane Called A Timeout They Didn't Have In A Tie Game With 1 Second Left

I stand firm on the fact that one play never loses you the game in basketball. Throughout the 40 mins on the hardwood, there are plays, may plays - defensive breakdowns, bad shots, miscommunications, stupid fouls, turnovers etc that you wish you could take back, and when added up all make the difference in. a game, but none individually. So this bonehead play of calling a timeout when you don't have one is for sure the moment that stands out the most and everyone remembers because it's the one that goes viral - but no one will mention the 17 turnovers that go with it or the 9 missed free throws throughout the contest. It's how it goes.

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Vicksburg native Shameka Landers helps others with finances

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg native Shameka Landers is on a mission to help people take control of their finances and build the lives they envision — and she’s doing it through her coaching practice, a free online community, and two books. Landers is a successful entrepreneur,...

Vicksburg, MS · 1d

takingthekids.com

7 Mississippi Donut Shops Where A Dozen Still Costs Less Than A Movie Ticket

A paper box of warm donuts on the passenger seat can turn an ordinary Saturday into a small family celebration. Across Mississippi, a handful of neighborhood shops still sell sweet treats at prices that feel like a throwback. For parents feeding a car full of kids, that kind of value...

Mississippi · 2d

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Amazon, VWSD officially open Think Big Space at WCI School

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg-Warren School District and Amazon partnered Friday, Nov. 6, to open the very first outdoor Think Big Space. Amazon Regional Community Engagement Manager, Africa Alsup, was present and said the idea began when Dr. Woodrow Price, Assistant Principal for Warren Central Intermediate School, contacted her with a request for funding and donations.

Vicksburg, MS · 2d

WJTV 12

Man turns himself in for fatal Greenview Drive shooting

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a homicide that took place on August 20, 2026. The shooting occurred in the 3000 block of Greenview Drive. Police said Jaylen Adams, 28, died of her injuries after being shot. Investigators said Jeshaun White, 20, turned himself in at the […]

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Vicksburg PorchFest 2026

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Vicksburg PorchFest 2026 will be held on November 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the historic Fostoria neighborhood.

Vicksburg, MS · 2d

WLBT

Evers family opposes Councilman Stokes’ plan to rename historic roadway

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - It was shocking and heart-wrenching news for the Medgar Evers family to learn that a man they called friend proposed renaming a portion of the historic Medgar Evers Boulevard. Councilman Kenneth Stokes wants to rename a section in honor of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley. Relatives are stunned...

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Mississippi Families Fill Their Saturday Mornings With Farm Eggs, Local Honey, And Warm Bread At This Jackson Market

A carton of eggs from the supermarket never smells like a sunny morning, but a stop at a busy little market in Mississippi changed how I think about breakfast. I wandered in expecting a few tomato stands and left with honey, peaches, warm bread, and a head full of farmer stories.

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Jackson State Drops 21 Points in the Second Half Because T.C. Taylor Refused to Let Them Sleepwalk

Detroit Tigers logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Jackson State roared to a 38-7 win over Mississippi Valley State on November 7, but even with a 10-point lead and 17 points at halftime, head coach T.C. […]

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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...

WLBT

Weekly Recap: Nov 7, 2026

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race remained too close to call, a suspect in Jackson’s deadly Hideaway nightclub shooting appeared in court, and two former public officials were sentenced in the federal Jackson bribery case. Here’s a look back at the news that made headlines this...

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JPS bus involved in collision on County Line Road

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson Public Schools bus was involved in a collision on Friday morning. The incident happened on County Line and Ridgewood roads, right at the line between Ridgeland and Jackson. Officers with the Ridgeland Police Department and firefighters with the Ridgeland Fire Department were on the...

Ridgeland, MS · 2d

Mississippi Sports Group

LaGrange pulls away from Belhaven in Blazers’ home finale

LaGrange scored two touchdowns less than two minutes apart in the third quarter to open a 24-6 lead and beat Belhaven 31-15. John Ross Craven recorded a career-high 14 tackles and an interception for the Blazers.

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Mississippi Orioles host second annual fall festival at Smith-Wills Stadium

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi Orioles hosted their second annual fall festival Saturday at Smith-Wills Stadium. Team members and the community gathered at the stadium in Jackson for the free event. Participants bought from vendors, took part in activities such as bounce houses and sports games and enjoyed some food.

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Volunteers team up to clean up Farish Street area

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Members of three groups joined Saturday morning to clean up the Farish Street area. Volunteers from The Greater Blair Street AME Zion Church, Johnnie’s Place Ministry and Broadmoor Baptist Church cut overgrown vines, raked leaves and filled bags with trash as they worked to improve their community, one block at a time.