Mississippi News Report — Friday, Nov. 13: Colom, Picayune Arrests
Good morning, Mississippi. Here is the statewide roundup for Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, with the newest headlines from across the Mississippi News Group network — from analysis of Scott Colom’s historic U.S. Senate win to five arrests in a Picayune shooting investigation.
Top Stories
What did Colom get right in his win over Hyde-Smith? Pretty much everything — An analysis by Geoff Pender, originally published by Mississippi Today, examines how Democratic challenger Scott Colom pulled off the upset win over Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Scott Colom makes history in Mississippi. Two other Black men did the same 150 years before him — An Associated Press piece, originally published by Mississippi Today, looks at the history Colom makes when he takes the oath of office — and the two Black men who did the same 150 years before him. By Kate Brumack, Associated Press.
Picayune police report five arrests in October shooting investigation — Picayune police report five arrests, three search warrants and four guns recovered in an active shooting investigation.
New York startup’s move to Mississippi pays off. Two of the state’s largest banks to merge: Mississippi Marketplace — Mississippi entrepreneurs and investors gathered in Jackson earlier this week. The Mississippi Marketplace column by Katherine Lin, originally published by Mississippi Today, covers a New York startup’s move to Mississippi paying off and two of the state’s largest banks merging.
Around Mississippi
Amanda Jones Tollison formally invested at Lafayette County Courthouse — The ceremony in Oxford included Chief Justice Michael K. Randolph, Gov. Tate Reeves and other state leaders.
Smoke alarms delivered to Oxford Fire Department through statewide safety grant — More than 30,000 free, 10-year lithium battery smoke alarms are being distributed across Mississippi, including a shipment delivered to Oxford Fire Department Station 1.
Sports
Jackson State set to visit Alabama State with SWAC East lead at stake — Jackson State is scheduled to play Alabama State on Saturday, Nov. 14, with the Tigers tied atop the SWAC East and two conference games remaining. Kickoff is listed for 2 p.m. on ESPN+.
William Carey opens SSAC play with 76-67 win over Xavier — William Carey beat Xavier University 76-67 Thursday at Clinton Gymnasium to begin SSAC play. Malik Franklin led all scorers with 18 points.
Read the full stories at the links above. This report is compiled from the Mississippi News Group network: msnewsgroup.com, desotocountynews.com, alcornnewsms.com, newstupelo.com, oxfordmsnews.com and sportsmississippi.com.
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