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Mississippi’s top general: Veterans Day time to remember sacrifices of America’s military members
Mississippi’s Veterans Day ceremony at the Two Mississippi Museums honored service members, veterans and their families. Maj. Gen. Bobby M. Ginn Jr., the state adjutant general, recalled Army medic Sgt. Robert S. Pugh…
3 things to know as Scott Colom leads Mississippi senate race
Democrat Scott Colom held an approximately 3,000-vote lead over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race Wednesday morning, as counties continue certifying results. The state says 76…
Cathedral advances to semifinals
Cathedral High advanced to the MAIS Class 3A Division II semifinals for the second consecutive year, defeating Bowling Green 42-8 at D’Evereaux Stadium. The victory sends Cathedral into the next round of the high school…
Advocates explore ways to boost health affordability and food security in Mississippi
Advocates in Mississippi are actively exploring new strategies to improve health affordability and enhance food security for vulnerable populations across the state. The initiative focuses on addressing systemic…
Colom extends lead over Sen. Hyde-Smith in Mississippi Senate race
Scott Colom has widened his lead over Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, moving ahead by more than 3,000 votes with about 95% of ballots counted. WJTV reported the figures, citing…
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Colom’s lead grows to just over 3,000 votes as Mississippi Senate race continues
Scott Colom’s lead over incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in the Mississippi Senate race grew to 3,041 votes as of Wednesday at 9 a.m., according to an update from WLBT in Jackson. The race remains ongoing, with the latest…
On Veterans Day, Mississippi Today recognizes central Mississippians making their mark as lieutenant colonels
In honor of Veterans Day, Mississippi Today is highlighting the contributions and leadership of several central Mississippians currently serving as lieutenant colonels. The feature profiles these military officers…
Colom’s lead grows to just under 3,000 votes as Mississippi Senate race continues
Democrat Scott Colom’s lead over Republican incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s undecided Senate race has grown to 2,990 votes, according to the latest count Wednesday morning. Thousands of ballots remain…
Jackson mayor says city looking at new rules after Hideaway nightclub shooting
Jackson Mayor John Horhn says the city is considering new security requirements for events after a mass shooting at the Hideaway nightclub on Halloween. The city has suspended the venue’s operating license and contacted…
Mississippians make their mark as lieutenant colonels
Mississippians have been recognized for reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel. The brief available information identifies the promotions but provides no names, units or details about the ceremonies. The accompanying…
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Mississippi Cold Blast: 81° Highs Drop to 28° This Weekend
A cold front crossing Mississippi on Thursday is expected to end unusually warm weather and bring overnight lows into the upper 20s in some areas. The National Weather Service in Jackson says frost or a light freeze…
Mississippi awarded $205M for second year of federal rural health program
Mississippi will receive nearly $205 million for the second year of a federal program aimed at improving rural health care. Federal officials announced the funding on Monday. The award continues support for efforts to…
Highs in the 70s statewide; 20% shower chance in North Mississippi
Mississippi is forecast to have mild, mostly sunny weather on Wednesday, with highs in the 70s statewide, according to the National Weather Service. North Mississippi could see patchy morning fog and a 20% chance of…
Mississippi Thanksgiving Travel: Storm Risk Nov. 18–24
NOAA’s November 10 outlook favors above-normal precipitation across parts of Mississippi and the Gulf Coast from November 18 to 24. The wetter pattern could bring rain or thunderstorms during the Thanksgiving travel…
Why clarity in Mississippi Senate election could come by week's end
Mississippi’s Senate race remained too close to call as vote counting continued, with Democrat Scott Colom leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by about 2,700 votes as of Tuesday afternoon. Roughly 99% of the…
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Mississippi U.S. Senate race undecided a week after Election Day
Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race remains undecided a week after Election Day, with Democrat Scott Colom leading Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith by more than 2,800 votes in unofficial results. Counties are reviewing…
24% of affidavit ballots were rejected statewide, including some in Hinds County
Mississippi election officials said 24% of affidavit ballots statewide had been rejected as of Tuesday night, while 76% were accepted. In Hinds County, 212 ballots cast by Jackson State University students were…
Secretary of state ignored demands to reinstate inactivated voters
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson did not respond to civil rights groups’ demand that voters mistakenly inactivated through unverified credit bureau data be restored before Election Day. The groups warned…
Jackson County crash leaves driver trapped in burning car, victim airlifted
A driver was trapped in a burning car after a crash in Jackson County and was airlifted for medical care. The brief report does not give the driver’s condition or further details about the collision. The incident…
Mississippi unions & NAACP urge voters to exercise their voter freedom and cure ballots
The NAACP and Mississippi unions urged voters in Jackson to protect their voting rights and make sure ballots are counted at a Voter Freedom Conference on Nov. 10. Advocates highlighted a rise in affidavit ballots and…
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Mississippi Package Theft Alert as Thanksgiving, Christmas Near in Jackson, Gulfport
Mississippi residents are being urged to guard against package theft as holiday deliveries rise ahead of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Recommended steps include tracking delivery notifications, retrieving parcels…
C Spire holds annual Bytes and Bites event for business leaders
C Spire hosted its annual Bytes and Bites event for business leaders at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in Jackson. The gathering gave attendees a chance to discuss artificial intelligence, cybersecurity…
Mississippi voters scramble as ballot deadlines pass
Voters in Mississippi are facing confusion and urgency as critical ballot deadlines have passed. Reports indicate that many citizens are struggling to navigate the electoral process, leading to concerns regarding…
Blight Management and Neighborhood Recovery Master Plan to address worst areas
Jackson’s City Council unanimously approved a Blight Management and Neighborhood Recovery Master Plan, creating a framework for demolitions, cleanup and efforts to secure funding. City leaders say about 1,200 houses are…
Hinds County votes loom in Mississippi Senate race
Votes from Hinds County remain a focus in Mississippi’s Senate race, with the county’s count still pending. The available report offers no further details about the tally or its effect on the contest. Hinds County…
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Colom expresses confidence in Mississippi Senate race as he holds a 2,600-vote lead
Democratic challenger Scott Colom said he expects to win Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race as officials continue counting affidavit ballots. Colom held a lead of about 2,600 votes over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith…
Downtown Jackson street closures begin for National Folk Festival; I‑55 Pearl St. exit restricted
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has announced significant traffic disruptions in downtown Jackson to accommodate the 83rd Annual National Folk Festival. Multiple downtown streets are closed from November 9…
Appeals Court clears the way for 3,900-acre solar farm in Hinds County
The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld Hinds County’s approval of permits for a proposed solar farm, clearing a legal obstacle to the project. Soul City Storage and Soul City Energy seek to build on thousands of acres…
Two Leake County Men Face Federal Prison in Separate Minor Abuse Cases
Two Leake County men face federal prison time in separate cases involving crimes against minors on the Choctaw Indian Reservation. Daunte Gage Smith pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Jackson to sexually abusing…