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WAPT1 hour ago
Cold front brings overnight storm threat before a fall cooldown, on WAPTA cold front will bring a chance for strong storms to central Mississippi overnight, with gusty winds the main concern and an isolated brief tornado possible.
WJTV1 hour ago
2026 Mississippi midterms Election Day live blog, on WJTVJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Keep up with election updates and race calls for the 2026 midterms in the blog below. 7:00 p.m. – Polls closed in Mississippi.
WLBT2 hours ago
Jackson State ‘Party at the Polls’ and ‘Stroll to the Polls’ offers voting information for students, on WLBTStudents said the events showed them how easy and enjoyable it is to exercise their rights. They said events like these, and nonprofits, are crucial to teach young voters their rights.
Mississippi Free Press2 hours ago
Mississippi Voters More Than Double Absentee Ballot Totals From 2022 Midterms, on Mississippi Free PressMore than twice as many Mississippians voted by absentee ballot ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm elections compared to 2022.
The Clarion-Ledger3 hours ago
Jackson Mayor John Horhn responds after Kenneth Stokes outburst halts meeting, on The Clarion-LedgerJackson Mayor John Horhn urged respect after Ward 3 Council man Kenneth Stokes called a resident a sexist slur during a Jackson City Council meeting
Also reported byWLBT
WTVA3 hours ago
People arrive at Scott Colom’s watch party, on WTVAPeople are arriving at Scott Colom’s watch party in Jackson.
Hattiesburg American3 hours ago
2026 Mississippi midterm election results: See US Senate, House winners, on Hattiesburg AmericanSee live Mississippi election results for U.S. House and Senate races, with updates as votes are counted.
Also reported byWAPT
WJTV3 hours ago
Hinds County voters to decide on new DA, on WJTVVicksburg Post4 hours ago
Sports Column: Dissecting the MHSAA’s realignment plan, on Vicksburg PostThe MHSAA has released its 2027-29 realignment, but the region assignments that are still to come will shape the next two years for Vicksburg and Warren Central.
WJTV4 hours ago
Salvation Army begins 2026 Adopt an Angel campaign, on WJTVJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Salvation Army’s largest annual campaign for Adopt an Angel is underway. Officials with the organization said that to adopt an angel, you can pick a tag off one of the Angel Trees, located at area Walmarts, Sam’s Club in Pearl, Northpark Mall, Bass Pro Shops in Pearl or at the
WAPT6 hours ago
Response comes quickly and fierce after Stokes' comments during council meeting, on WAPTAn outburst during a Jackson City Council meeting by Ward 3’s Kenneth Stokes drew calls for accountability.
WAPT7 hours ago
Jackson referendum could raise restaurant tax and hotel room rentals after 40 years, on WAPTA referendum on the general election ballot in Jackson proposes raising restaurant and hotel taxes to fund tourism and community initiatives.
DeSoto County News7 hours ago
Mississippi votes: photo gallery of voting in midterm elections, on DeSoto County NewsBy Mississippi Today | Originally published by Mississippi Today Brisk turnout, and at least a few problems were reported as
WAPT7 hours ago
Cloudy skies will lead to rainy weather before polls close on Election Day, on WAPTThe best way to avoid dealing with nasty weather is to go to the polls well prior to closing time.
WXXV News 257 hours ago
Secretary of State reports voting machine outages, website issues on Election Day, on WXXV News 25JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – Mississippi election officials say voter turnout activity has generated a high volume of calls to the state’s Elections Hotline as polls remain open across the state on Election Day. According to the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office, reports received by noon Tuesday included a late-opening precinct, voting machines that were temporarily out of service, and accessibility...
WAPT7 hours ago
Jackson City Council meeting gets heated: "She talked about my mama!", on WAPTTempers flared before overflowing at a Jackson City Council Meeting Tuesday.
Also reported byThe Clarion-Ledger
Tippah News8 hours ago
Bolivar Central FFA Land Judging Team Heads to Nationals, on Tippah NewsThe Bolivar Central FFA land judging team placed fifth at the Tennessee state contest in Jackson and will compete at nationals in Oklahoma this spring.
The Natchez Democrat8 hours ago
Courthouse Records: Civil cases, marriages, and deed transactions through Oct. 29, 2026, on The Natchez DemocratAdams and Concordia courthouse records for Oct. 23-29 include civil suits, divorce filings, marriage licenses, deed transactions and mortgages.
Twin States News8 hours ago
Jackson City Council appoints Caroline Ballentine as new city judge, on Twin States NewsThe Natchez Democrat8 hours ago
RIVALRY RENEWED: Concordia Classic carries playoff stakes for Vidalia, Ferriday, on The Natchez DemocratFerriday hosts rival Vidalia on Senior Night Friday in a District 3-2A, Concordia Classic matchup with playoff seeding at stake.
Vicksburg Post8 hours ago
Creation takes shape in VCS multipurpose complex, on Vicksburg PostArtist Andy Young uses color, light and biblical imagery to tell the story of Creation through stained-glass windows designed for Vicksburg Catholic School's new complex.
Laurel Leader-Call8 hours ago
’Stangs end regular season on the road, on Laurel Leader-CallFor the third time in the past four weeks, the West Jones Mustangs (7-3, 3-1) will travel north to the Jackson metro area to close out the regular season Thursday
WJTV8 hours ago
Junior League of Jackson: JPS Mini Grant Program, on WJTVJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Junior League of Jackson and the Community Foundation of Mississippi partner to provide Education Foundation Trust grants to JPS teachers each school year.
WLBT9 hours ago
Jackson City Council outburst, on WLBTSampson Independent9 hours ago
Fiery crash claims life of 20-year-old, on Sampson IndependentA 20-year-old Harrells resident lost her life Sunday morning following a fiery head-on collision involving a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer hauling methane gas on U.S. 421 near River Road, prompting emergency evacuations and a lengthy roadway closure.
Mississippi Scoreboard10 hours ago
MRA SENIOR QUARTERBACK AUSTIN BANKS EARNS TASTE RESTAURANT METRO JACKSON FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK, on Mississippi ScoreboardBy Robert Wilson A popular saying is someone is tougher than a two-dollar steak. According to his Madison-Ridgeland Academy coaches and teammates, Austin Banks fits that description. And not only is he tough, Banks is talented. The MRA senior quarterback showed his toughness and talent as he completed 26 of 42 passes for 459 yards
Tippah News10 hours ago
Mississippi Votes Action Fund reports phone outages, machine malfunctions at Nov. 3 polls, on Tippah NewsMississippi Votes Action Fund reported Nov. 3, 2026, that Hinds and Jackson County circuit clerk phone lines were down and voting machines malfunctioned in several counties.
Also reported byWJTV
WLBT10 hours ago
Judge puts closure of Canton charter school on hold, on WLBTA Hinds County chancery judge has granted a temporary restraining order for SR-1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy in Canton, putting the state’s move to close the charter school on hold for now.
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal11 hours ago
Dr. Anna Sit joins Family Clinic of Starkville, on Northeast Mississippi Daily JournalSit earned her bachelor’s degree from Millsaps College and her master’s degree from Mississippi College. She earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson
The Clarion-Ledger12 hours ago
See photos of Election Day 2026 voting in Mississippi, on The Clarion-LedgerVoters cast ballots at precincts in the greater Jackson area, Madison County, Hinds County, Rankin County on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026.
WAPT12 hours ago
Madison Station Elementary 4th graders perform musical celebrating Mississippi icons, on WAPTMadison Station Elementary students shine in Mississippi musical
WAPT12 hours ago
U.S. House: Mississippi election results 2026, on WAPTFour Mississippi incumbents hope to hold off challengers to keep their seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
WAPT12 hours ago
Capri Theatre to host free ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finale watch party, on WAPT‘Dancing with the Stars’ fans invited to free finale watch party at Jackson’s Capri Theatre
Hattiesburg American13 hours ago
MS Election Day weather: Will it rain, storm near you?, on Hattiesburg AmericanExpect breezy conditions as voters go to the voting polls today, Tuesday, November 3, with chances of severe weather later and into Wednesday morning.
WLBT13 hours ago
Mississippi polls open at 7 a.m. for Senate, House, local races, on WLBTPolls close at 7 p.m. Anyone in line by 7 p.m. can still cast a ballot. Voters must bring a valid photo ID. WLBT will have live coverage of the results.
In brief
The short notes of Daily Jackson’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
VotingIf you're voting today, polls are open 7 a.m.
If you're voting today, polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and any voter in line at 7 p.m. is legally entitled to cast a ballot, according to the Secretary of State's Office. The My Election Day portal shows a sample ballot for your address.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WJTV
Hinds CountyThe Hinds County circuit clerk's website has been down since at least Oct.
The Hinds County circuit clerk's website has been down since at least Oct. 20, and the Election Commission phone number has been disconnected since at least Oct. 21, the Mississippi Free Press reported. A Monday text from Circuit Clerk Zack Wallace reminding voters of poll hours linked to a dead page.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Mississippi Free Press
Tourism taxJackson voters will decide Tuesday whether to raise the city's tourism taxes on hotels, motels and restaurants to give Visit Jackson more funding, Tippah News reported, citing the Mississippi Free Press.
Jackson voters will decide Tuesday whether to raise the city's tourism taxes on hotels, motels and restaurants to give Visit Jackson more funding, Tippah News reported, citing the Mississippi Free Press. That report doesn't include proposed rates or ballot language.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Tippah News
Hutto'sHutto's Home and Garden Center has been acquired by Southern Garden Centers, a newly formed company, after nearly six decades of family ownership.
Hutto's Home and Garden Center has been acquired by Southern Garden Centers, a newly formed company, after nearly six decades of family ownership. The new owners plan to keep the Hutto's brand, staff and products like Mama Hutto's soil.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Clarion-Ledger
Rankin CountyA federal award of more than $56 million, announced Friday, will support a railroad bridge over Mississippi Highway 18 in Rankin County.
A federal award of more than $56 million, announced Friday, will support a railroad bridge over Mississippi Highway 18 in Rankin County. The bridge will remove the need for an at-grade crossing where Canadian Pacific Kansas City trains now cross the highway.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Magnolia Tribune
Natchez TraceThe National Park Service says a 24-mile section of the Natchez Trace Parkway between Highway 16 and Highway 19 reopened Oct.
The National Park Service says a 24-mile section of the Natchez Trace Parkway between Highway 16 and Highway 19 reopened Oct. 30 after repairs. A new detour is planned to take effect Nov. 2 around a six-mile section in Attala County, with construction expected through March 2027.
Around Mississippi · Today’s editionSource: WJTV
Rural hospitalsA 2026 analysis found about 42% of Mississippi's 24 rural hospitals are vulnerable to financial risk, WAPT reported.
A 2026 analysis found about 42% of Mississippi's 24 rural hospitals are vulnerable to financial risk, WAPT reported. A new five-year, $50 billion federal Rural Health Transformation Program aims to strengthen rural healthcare nationwide.
Around Mississippi · Today’s editionSource: WAPT