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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

theclintoncourier.net

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

WJTV 12

Two charged after Rankin County deputies seize 18 kilos of cocaine

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A man and a woman, both from Texas, were arrested in Rankin County after deputies said they seized 18 kilograms of cocaine. According to Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey, a deputy stopped a Honda for a traffic violation on U.S. 49 around 11:30 a.m. on November 10, 2026. Additional deputies […]

Rankin County, MS · 1d

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Records reveal more details about alleged nightclub shooter’s criminal history

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man accused of killing two people at a Jackson nightclub last week had been on probation since March. Records obtained by 3 On Your Side are revealing new details about the criminal history of Eddie Collier, the man charged in connection with November 1 mass shooting at the Hideaway nightclub that left two people dead and seven others injured.

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Scott Colom gives victory speech at Tougaloo College

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Senator-elect Scott Colom gave his victory speech Wednesday night on the Tougaloo College campus. A crowd gathered outside Woodworth Chapel, cheering for Colom. You can watch Colom’s entire victory speech below. Colom was joined by his family, including his wife and two daughters. His twin...

Jackson, MS · 14h

WJTV 12

Resident escapes through window during Florence house fire

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Rankin County resident escaped from a house fire. The fire occurred on Rolling Hills Boulevard in Florence on November 9, 2026. According to the Rankin County EOC director, the homeowner said there were some burn piles in the backyard on November 8, 2026. When the homeowner went to bed, […]

Florence, MS · 2d

WJTV 12

Teen arrested, another suspect wanted in Jackson armed robberies

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police arrested a 17-year-old and are searching for a second suspect in connection to several armed robberies in the city. According to the Jackson Police Department (JPD), the unidentified teenager was charged with two counts of armed robbery, shooting into an occupied dwelling and auto theft. Police said the robbery […]

Jackson, MS · 20h

WLBT

Manhunt for burglary suspects in Ridgeland called off

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - A manhunt in Ridgeland Monday afternoon has been called off. According to Ridgeland Assistant Police Chief Eddie Addison, officers responded to a residential burglary on Brame Road. The suspects then ran south towards Richmond Grove Road. Ridgeland police then activated K9s and drones in the area,...

Ridgeland, MS · 2d

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New restaurants and an expansion reshape dining at Ridgeland’s Township

RIDGELAND — A wood-fired American restaurant is set to open Nov. 17 at The Township at Colony Park, where a new Thai restaurant has opened and Lou’s Full-Serv has added space for private events and drinks. The changes come as the Ridgeland development refreshes its branding. The Township...

Ridgeland, MS · 1d

WJTV 12

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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The 9 Mississippi Butcher Shops, Farmer’s Markets And Bulk Stores Where Meat Costs Less Than The Supermarket Price

A grocery receipt in Mississippi can sting when half the total comes from one pack of ground beef and a few chicken thighs. Plenty of families across the state have quietly switched to small butcher counters, wholesale freezers, and farm processors where the same money stretches much further. Many of...

Laurel, MS · 2d

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.

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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

Magnolia State Live

Officials searching for identity of intruder who entered dorm rooms at Mississippi Christian University

Campus safety officials at Mississippi Christian University are investigating an early-morning weekend burglary after an intruder entered nearly 20 dorm rooms—some while residents were awake inside—according to SuperTalk Mississippi News. In an email sent to students and faculty, University Director of Public Safety Mike Warren said an unidentified...

Clinton, MS · 1d

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Pirates’ struggles continue amid tough schedule

The final four weeks of the 2026 high school football season brought us four more games. They started on the road versus the Northwest Rankin Cougars, followed by a home game against the Petal Panthers, before they hit the road against Brandon, and returned home for Senior Night against the Oak Grove Warriors.

Pearl, MS · 23h

WLBT

Veterans Day with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Veteran Paul Earley joined Studio 3 on Veterans Day to discuss his service. He owns and operates Dickey’s Barbecue in Brandon and Madison. He brought part of the catering menu with him to share on Studio 3. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click...

Brandon, MS · 16h

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Jackson mayor says city looking at new rules after Hideaway nightclub shooting

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The investigation continues into the mass shooting at the Hideaway nightclub in northeast Jackson on Halloween. Mayor John Horhn said the city is also looking at ways to prevent future violence. License suspended. “When we got word over the weekend, we immediately suspended the license to...

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Family of Michael Wayne Redd says Jackson police haven’t contacted them since March

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The family of Michael Wayne Redd, 52, says they have not heard from Jackson police since March about his unsolved killing. Investigators found Redd had been stabbed multiple times before a fire at a home on North Sunset Terrace on May 24, 2025. What investigators found.

Jackson, MS · 2d

Mississippi Today

6,000 acre Hinds County solar farm can proceed, appeals court rules

Hinds County residents opposed to a nearly 6,000-acre solar farm near Bolton lost their fight Tuesday when an appellate court affirmed a lower court ruling allowing it to go forward.

Hinds County, MS · 23h

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