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Downtown Jackson street closures set for 2026 National Folk Fest

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – There will be temporary street closures in downtown Jackson for the 2026 National Folk Festival. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), the closures will begin as early as November 11, 2026, and last through November 18, 2026. Access to downtown Jackson from the I-55 Pearl St. Exit will be […]

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Mississippi Today

Mississippi’s top general: Veterans Day time to remember sacrifices of America’s military members

The sacrifices made by America’s military members were highlighted during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Two Mississippi Museums

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Mississippi Today

National Folk Festival brings wide sweep of traditions to Jackson

The return of the National Folk Festival in Jackson showcases early Indigenous and African American traditions alongside folk traditions from Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, offering “a snapshot of the nation’s cultural fabric.”

Jackson, MS · 7h

takingthekids.com

The 6 Mississippi Used Bookstores Where $20 Fills A Bag With Books For Winter

Twenty dollars does not buy much these days, but in Mississippi it can still fill a tote bag with books. We handed each kid a single bill, set them loose in six used bookstores across the state, and watched the piles grow taller than we expected. The math surprised everyone,...

Mississippi · 2d

themississippimonitor.com

Chimneyville Arts Festival Celebrates 50 years of Mississippi crafts

Handmade gifts are special. Maybe it’s knowing someone spent hours shaping, stitching, carving, or painting it. Maybe it’s the fact that no two pieces are exactly alike. Or perhaps it’s simply the pleasure of owning something beautiful that somebody made with their own two hands. Whatever the...

Ridgeland, MS · 1d

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Food truck park closing, EV chargers being removed

EDITOR’S NOTE: Hear our associated podcast on this topic at the end of this article. A couple of promising initiatives in Clinton to bring food trucks to a central location and to operate the city’s first public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) are being discontinued. The Firehouse...

Clinton, MS · 2d

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National Folk Festival returns to downtown Jackson Nov. 13–15

JACKSON — The 83rd National Folk Festival returns to downtown Jackson Friday through Sunday with free music, dance, storytelling and traditional crafts. Organizers are still looking for volunteers to help survey visitors and collect donations. More than 300 artists will perform across six stages, organizers said. The festival also...

Jackson, MS · 13h

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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 · 7h

WLBT

‘We need to clean up our city’: Council approves pay plan for blight investigator

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A vote expected to be taken by the Jackson City Council next week could mean having another tool to help fight blight. On Tuesday, the council is expected to vote on an ordinance from City Attorney Drew Martin to set the salary range for an investigator position in his office.

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Santa and live music coming to Highland Village

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Highland Village will kick off the holiday season with its fifth annual Holiday Stroll in Jackson. The event will be held on November 12, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Holiday Stroll is free to attend. Vendors throughout Highland Village will offer special in-store treats and activations while guests browse […]

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Barricade removed at Clinton intersection

A barricade aimed at preventing traffic accidents at a busy Clinton intersection is gone, replaced by plastic posts which are intended to serve the same purpose. “It’s part of an effort to improve safety there,” says Michael Flood with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). The barricade in...

Clinton, MS · 2d

WLBT

Brandon city crews and Magic of Lights workers build a 2-million-light show

BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) - Crews from the city of Brandon and Magic of Lights are in the third week of setting up more than 2 million lights at Brandon Amphitheater for the drive-through holiday show, which opens Nov. 20. Mayor Butch Lee said the work is a combined effort. Magic...

Brandon, MS · 1d

WLBT

Jackson City Council considers changes to meeting rules after Stokes outburst

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Changes could be in the works for people wishing to speak before the Jackson City Council, as leaders continue to grapple with recent outbursts. On Tuesday, a special meeting was called to go over council rules for public speaking and decorum, a week after Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes made derogatory and threatening comments to a group protesting data centers in Jackson.

Jackson, MS · 2d

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City of Pearl announces Highway 80 Lighting Project Phase II

Building on the City of Pearl's ongoing commitment to public safety, infrastructure improvement and economic revitalization, City leadership recently announced the Highway 80 Lighting Project Phase II. Described as a milestone initiative, the project will extend state-of-the-art modern roadway illumination along U.S. Highway 80, spanning from Concourse Drive all the way to Pearl’s eastern city limits.

Pearl, MS · 1d

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Blight Management and Neighborhood Recovery Master Plan to address worst areas

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Those tired of blight in Jackson neighborhoods find the city one step closer to getting rid of it. After more than a year of studies, a blight management plan has been approved by city leaders, making way for demolition, cleanup and the chance at securing needed funding.

Jackson, MS · 2d

Mississippi Today

Mississippi’s newest barrier to voting is Experian data, brother of slain civil rights activist writes

Brother of slain civil rights activist Andrew Goodman writes that 62 years after death of his brother Mississippi is still putting up barriers to voting. Experian is the latest roadblock.

Mississippi · 2d

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‘Scott Won Period’: Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Confident Post on Uncalled Mississippi Race Sparks Hope and Calls to Cure Ballots

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett posted on X that she is convinced Scott Colom will become Mississippi’s next senator, even though the race has not been called. In the post, she noted the final day for voters to resolve affidavit ballots at clerk offices and asked supporters to back Colom’s legal team. The message drew hundreds of replies, with many users echoing her confidence while others questioned the outcome or the counting process. The exchange has drawn attention as the tight, uncalled contest continues.

Mississippi · 2d

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Veteran Spotlight: Col. Carlyle “Smitty” Harris and the Secret Code That Gave POWs Hope

Through the years, Mississippi has been home to many military heroes, but Tupelo resident Colonel Carlyle “Smitty” Harris was one of the state’s finest. He and Louise, his wife of 64 years, raised three children, Robin, Carolyn, and Lyle. Throughout his 96 years of life, Harris served as a continuing source of encouragement and inspiration for his family and community. His life continues to inspire Mississippians, even after his death on July 6, 2025.

Mississippi · 1d

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Some Rankin County Ballots Not Counted Due to Confusion Over Two Precincts in the Same Room

Rankin County’s North Richland and South Richland voters were in the same building for the Nov. 3 election, with some voters casting their ballots at the wrong precinct despite arriving at the correct address. At least six voters confused the two precincts. Although 20 U.S. states and Washington D.C....

Rankin County, MS · 3d

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