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Hospitality Hiring Fair Scheduled in Southaven to Connect Job Seekers with Local Employers

Hospitality Hiring Fair Scheduled in Southaven to Connect Job Seekers with Local Employers

Hospitality Hiring Fair Scheduled in Southaven to Connect Job Seekers with Local Employers
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Energy Transfer to Construct $1.6 Billion Natural Gas Pipeline in Southern U.S.

Energy Transfer to Construct $1.6 Billion Natural Gas Pipeline in Southern U.S.

Energy Transfer to Construct $1.6 Billion Natural Gas Pipeline in Southern U.S.
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Mississippi Officials Announce Over $63 Million in Federal Funding for Jackson Public Safety

Mississippi Officials Announce Over $63 Million in Federal Funding for Jackson Public Safety

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, and officials from the City of Jackson have announced a significant allocation of over $63 million in federal funding aimed at enhancing public safety within the city. This announcement, made on November 9, 2026, signifies a concerted effort by federal, state, and local authorities to address crime and improve security in Jackson. The funding is intended to bolster various public safety initiatives, which could include increased law enforcement presence, community programs, technological upgrades for police departments, and other crime prevention strategies. The collaboration between these different levels of government underscores the urgency and importance placed on improving the safety and well-being of Jackson's residents. This financial injection is expected to provide critical resources to tackle persistent public safety challenges.
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More than a dozen key races remain too early to call one week after Election Day

More than a dozen key races remain too early to call one week after Election Day

The strength of Democrats’ majorities in the House and Senate remains undetermined one week after Election Day as more than a dozen races are still too early to call Tuesday
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Meritage Homes Donates Mortgage-Free Home to Navy Veteran in Mississippi

Meritage Homes Donates Mortgage-Free Home to Navy Veteran in Mississippi

Meritage Homes, in partnership with the national military nonprofit Operation Homefront, is donating a brand-new, mortgage-free home to Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Maggie Coleman, a Navy veteran, in Gulfport, Mississippi. This donation marks the 23rd home Meritage Homes has provided through Operation Homefront's Permanent Homes for Veterans program. Ms. Coleman, a mother of two, served 13 years in the Navy, including deployments to Italy and Kuwait. The new home is a 2,000-square-foot residence with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, located in Meritage's Hidden Trails community. The key ceremony for Ms. Coleman and her family is scheduled for Veterans Day, November 11. This initiative aims to provide stable housing for military families who have served the nation.
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At a Jackson store, high prices show why Mississippi US Senate race is so close

At a Jackson store, high prices show why Mississippi US Senate race is so close

By Ed Ou JACKSON, Mississippi, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Maria Lopez sees the customers at the Mississippi grocery store she manages struggle to afford the basics. It's not much easier for her: she keeps the heater off in her car to save gas and even buying milk at her own store can be hard.
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NAACP Urges Vigilance in Mississippi Senate Race Ballot Count Amid Intimidation Concerns

NAACP Urges Vigilance in Mississippi Senate Race Ballot Count Amid Intimidation Concerns

The NAACP, led by President and CEO Derrick Johnson and Mississippi NAACP Executive Director Charles Taylor, has called for election officials in Mississippi to complete the counting of every legally cast ballot in the U.S. Senate race between Scott Colom and Cindy Hyde-Smith without intimidation or interference. Despite Mississippi having some of the most restrictive voting laws in the country, the state experienced one of its highest voter turnouts. The NAACP is monitoring the process in all 82 counties to ensure the integrity of the count and to protect election workers. They have also sent a public letter to every County Election Commission, urging adherence to state law, public observation of counting and canvassing, and transparent reporting of affidavit and absentee ballot totals. The organization emphasizes that every vote, including valid affidavit ballots, must be counted.
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Civil Rights Groups Observe Ballot Counting in Harrison County, Gulfport

Civil Rights Groups Observe Ballot Counting in Harrison County, Gulfport

Civil rights groups and community volunteers are conducting a nonpartisan, silent observation of the final ballot counting process for the U.S. Senate election in Harrison County, Gulfport. The observation is taking place today, November 10, from 8:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Harrison County Election Office located at 9229 Highway 49 in Gulfport. This observation comes as Mississippi and the nation await the final results of the U.S. Senate election between incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom, with outstanding ballots still being tallied to determine the winner.
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Entergy Corporation Seeks Manager for Customer Service Support in Jackson, Mississippi

Entergy Corporation Seeks Manager for Customer Service Support in Jackson, Mississippi

Entergy Corporation Seeks Manager for Customer Service Support in Jackson, Mississippi
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Governor Reeves Directs Poultry and Egg Donations to Mississippi Food Network and Salvation Army

Governor Reeves Directs Poultry and Egg Donations to Mississippi Food Network and Salvation Army

Governor Tate Reeves has directed a substantial donation of 519,600 servings of protein, comprising 97,500 pounds of chicken meat and 129,600 eggs, to the Mississippi Food Network and the Salvation Army. This annual initiative, now in its seventh year, is facilitated by the Mississippi Poultry Association. The donation marks the beginning of the 2026 giving season. Paul Billingsley, Chairman of the Board for the Mississippi Poultry Association, emphasized the importance of this contribution in assisting Mississippians in need. Since the program's inception, members of the Mississippi Poultry Association have collectively donated over 1 million pounds of chicken and more than 2 million eggs, totaling six million servings of protein.
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In-N-Out CEO Lynsi Snyder Rejects California Exit Rumors, Calls Move 'Dumbest Business Decision Ever'

In-N-Out CEO Lynsi Snyder Rejects California Exit Rumors, Calls Move 'Dumbest Business Decision Ever'

In-N-Out CEO Lynsi Snyder Rejects California Exit Rumors, Calls Move 'Dumbest Business Decision Ever'