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via Mississippi Today2h agoThursday: What races the AP has not yet called in contests for Senate and governor
Stickers are in place for voters at the G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library in Flowood during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Stickers are in place for voters at the G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library in Flowood during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
via Mississippi Today2h agoDeSoto County elects its first Black judges
Voters on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2026, elected John Hughes as its first Black circuit judge and Gwen Baptist as its first chancery judge in DeSoto County. The election came months after a failed federal lawsuit tried to halt voting from subdivisions created last year through redistricting efforts carried out by the state Legislature. Additionally, lawmakers added a circuit judge and a chancery judge to account for DeSoto's growing population.
Voters on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2026, elected John Hughes as its first Black circuit judge and Gwen Baptist as its first chancery judge in DeSoto County. The election came months after a failed federal lawsuit tried to halt voting from subdivisions created last year through redistricting efforts carried out by the state Legislature. Additionally, lawmakers added a circuit judge and a chancery judge to account for DeSoto's growing population.
via Mississippi Today15m agoThousands of affidavit ballots outstanding in Mississippi Senate election. Campaigns prepare for legal fight
Election lawyers from across the country have descended on Mississippi as the national Democratic and Republican parties scrutinize the final count of the midterm Senate race between Scott Colom and Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Election lawyers from across the country have descended on Mississippi as the national Democratic and Republican parties scrutinize the final count of the midterm Senate race between Scott Colom and Cindy Hyde-Smith.
via Mississippi Today5h agoFormer Hinds DA Jody Owens sentenced to 41 months after pleading guilty to federal corruption charge
Former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens in June 2026.
Former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens in June 2026.
via Mississippi Today6h agoWhat to know as open enrollment begins for ACA plans: higher costs, fewer options
Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen in New York on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025.
Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen in New York on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025.
via Mississippi Today7h agoJudge temporarily halts efforts to revoke Canton school’s charter
Buses arrive to pick up children attending SR1 College Preparatory and Stem Academy at the end of the school day, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Canton.
Buses arrive to pick up children attending SR1 College Preparatory and Stem Academy at the end of the school day, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Canton.
via Mississippi Today9h agoMississippi lawmakers hear testimony amid debate over statewide kratom ban
Kratom products are seen at Vape Plus in Byram, Miss., on Feb. 12, 2025. In 2025, a bill passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives restricted kratom purchases to those 21 and older and prohibit synthetic kratom products.
Kratom products are seen at Vape Plus in Byram, Miss., on Feb. 12, 2025. In 2025, a bill passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives restricted kratom purchases to those 21 and older and prohibit synthetic kratom products.
via Mississippi Today12h agoWinning Black candidates make history in races for governor
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford speaks at an election night event Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford speaks at an election night event Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Las Vegas.
via Mississippi Today1d agoWhich Senate and governors races are still uncalled by The Associated Press
Fall leaves begin to surround the U.S. Capitol on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Washington.
Fall leaves begin to surround the U.S. Capitol on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Washington.
via Mississippi Today1d ago‘An army of lawyers.’ Colom, Hyde-Smith camps monitor vote counting as nation watches
Keundra Friday prepares to cast her ballot at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Jackson during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Keundra Friday prepares to cast her ballot at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Jackson during the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
via Mississippi Today1d agoDefendant asks US Supreme Court to halt attempted murder retrial in New Albany
This still from a video captures the moment when Lane Mitchell stabs Russell Rogers in the neck at the Tallahatchie Gourmet in New Albany , Miss., on Feb. 9, 2019. The photo is time stamped 21:18:27.
This still from a video captures the moment when Lane Mitchell stabs Russell Rogers in the neck at the Tallahatchie Gourmet in New Albany , Miss., on Feb. 9, 2019. The photo is time stamped 21:18:27.
via Mississippi Today1d agoLegislators plan for 3.5% increase in tax revenue, keeping up with inflation
Gov. Tate Reeves, left, discusses proposed revenue estimates with Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann during a meeting of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in Jackson.
Gov. Tate Reeves, left, discusses proposed revenue estimates with Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann during a meeting of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in Jackson.
via Mississippi Today1d agoMississippi Medicaid won’t confirm if it will use federal grant to pay for doulas next year
Kashuna Watts at the Mississippi State Capitol, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Jackson. Watts started the Professional Association of Mississippi Doulas in 2023.
Kashuna Watts at the Mississippi State Capitol, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Jackson. Watts started the Professional Association of Mississippi Doulas in 2023.
via Mississippi Today1d agoContest for Hinds County district attorney heads to runoff
Gwen Agho, left, and Darla Palmer will face off during a Dec. 1 runoff to become the next Hinds County district attorney.
Gwen Agho, left, and Darla Palmer will face off during a Dec. 1 runoff to become the next Hinds County district attorney.
via Mississippi Today1d agoJackson voters overwhelmingly reject measure to boost tourism tax
A sign welcomes in audience members during Visit Jackson's State of Tourism address on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.
A sign welcomes in audience members during Visit Jackson's State of Tourism address on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.
via Mississippi Today2d agoDemocrats win US Senate, ending Republican dominance by harnessing voters’ frustration with Trump
Democratic Senate candidate Texas state Rep. James Talarico speaks at an election night event in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Democratic Senate candidate Texas state Rep. James Talarico speaks at an election night event in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
via Mississippi Today1d agoHyde-Smith and Colom make final pitches in Mississippi Senate midterm race
Candidates for Mississippi's U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 midterms are, from left, Ty Pinkins, Cindy Hyde-Smith and Scott Colom.
Candidates for Mississippi's U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 midterms are, from left, Ty Pinkins, Cindy Hyde-Smith and Scott Colom.
via Mississippi Today2d agoWhat you need to know to vote in Mississippi 2026 midterm elections Tuesday
Stickers are in place for voters at Briarwood Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, during Mississippi’s federal primary election in Jackson.
Stickers are in place for voters at Briarwood Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, during Mississippi’s federal primary election in Jackson.