Jackson voters to consider tourism tax increase on Nov. 3 ballot
Jackson voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to raise tourism taxes on hotels, motels and restaurants to boost funding for Visit Jackson, Mississippi Free Press reports.
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Shiloh Veterans Day Bus Tour Free for Local Veterans
Shiloh Veterans Day bus tour: Shiloh National Military Park offers a free guided tour Nov. 11 for veterans, active-duty members and spouses. Register now.
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Tippah County Storms Election Night: Heavy Rain, Gusts
Tippah County storms are likely Tuesday night as polls close, with 1 to 2 inches of rain, 30 mph gusts and a marginal risk of isolated severe weather.
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Middleton High, Ayers Foundation Target College Barriers
Middleton High Ayers Foundation partnership: leaders toured Middleton and Bolivar Central to find barriers keeping seniors from college and career paths.
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Ole Miss guard Patrick Kutas named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week after Auburn win
Ole Miss guard Patrick Kutas was named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week after the Rebels’ 45-15 win over Auburn, SuperTalk Mississippi reported Nov. 2, 2026.
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Mississippi MAIS football playoffs set; Oct. 30 scores and Nov. 6 matchups announced
MAIS postseason is underway in Mississippi; SuperTalk Mississippi published brackets, reported Oct. 30 opening-game scores and listed Nov. 6 matchups (all 7 p.m.).
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Natchez Trace Parkway reopens 24-mile section between State Highways 16 and 19
The National Park Service said a 24-mile stretch of the Natchez Trace Parkway between State Highways 16 and 19 reopened Oct. 30 after repairs; WJTV reported a six-mile detour is planned.
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Two killed in murder-suicide outside Virginia Beach Amazon fulfillment center
Two people were killed in a murder-suicide outside the Amazon Fulfillment Center on Twin Mills Road in Virginia Beach on Nov. 1, the Virginia Beach Police Department said.
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Johnny Shaw Retirement: District 80 Rep Reflects on 26 Years
Johnny Shaw retirement: the Tennessee House District 80 rep from Hardeman County reflects on 26 years, his agriculture bill and Bolivar’s downtown grant.
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Tippah County Election Ballot: What Voters Need to Know
Tippah County election ballot guide for Nov. 3: U.S. Senate, 1st District House race and a Court of Appeals special, plus poll hours, ID rules and weather.
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Mississippi News Report — Monday, Nov 2: Election, School Choice
Mississippi news for Monday, November 2, 2026: voters head to the polls Tuesday, a school-choice tax credit program is coming, and rain returns midweek — plus Northwest volleyball’s Region 23 title and Mississippi State basketball and volleyball results.
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The 5 Best Outdoor Christmas Lights for Tippah County Homes and Barns
From a classic warm-white C9 roofline string to app-controlled Twinkly smart lights and staked C9 pathway lights, five well-reviewed outdoor Christmas lights for Tippah County houses, barns, and long driveways.
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Sun and clouds expected across Mississippi Monday; highs mostly in the 70s–80s
Monday, Nov. 2, Mississippi will see a mix of sun and clouds with highs mostly in the 70s–80s; Northern Mississippi has a slight chance of overnight showers, per SuperTalk Mississippi.
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Philadelphia Eagles lose 27-10 to Washington after surrendering 27 unanswered points
The Philadelphia Eagles fell 27-10 to the Washington Commanders, surrendering 27 unanswered points and dropping their sixth straight, Fox News reported Nov. 2, 2026.
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Joy, Grief and the Work of Neighbouring: A Mississippi Moment
This week’s small joys and large wounds — from cute Halloween costumes to arson investigations and marches for justice — call the church to steady, sorrowing ministry and faithful civic witness.
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Cloudy Monday in Columbus; showers and a line of storms expected Tuesday, WCBI says
WCBI forecasts mostly cloudy skies Monday for Columbus, Mississippi with isolated showers and gusts to 20 mph; a line of showers and storms is expected to move in Tuesday.
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Mississippi News Report — Sunday, Nov 1: Senatobia Arson, SpaceXAI
Mississippi news for Sunday, November 1, 2026: federal officials are investigating an arson at the Senatobia Police Department, hundreds marched from Biloxi to Ocean Springs for Nolan Wells, and two more SpaceXAI data centers are expected near Southaven by December.
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Ripley’s Massengill 14th at 4A State Cross Country Meet
Ripley senior Jenna-Lynne Massengill placed 14th of 119 at the 4A state cross country meet Oct. 31 in Clinton as the Ripley girls finished 13th as a team.
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Private jet with nine aboard crashes into Cresthaven neighborhood near Mar-a-Lago
A private jet carrying nine crashed into a residential neighborhood near Cresthaven, Florida, about nine miles from Mar-a-Lago, the FAA said Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
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Brown & Covington Opens in Downtown Ripley
Brown & Covington, a new downtown Ripley shop offering local handmade goods, creative workshops and gelato, opened Nov. 1 at 301 S. Commerce Street.
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