Good morning, Mississippi. Here is your statewide news roundup for Saturday, November 14, 2026 — a $63 million settlement over alleged overcharging at Family Dollar, new criticism of the Secretary of State’s handling of the election, a possible censure vote in Jackson, and Tupelo’s playoff march continuing on the gridiron.
Family Dollar will pay $63 million to settle state and federal allegations that it routinely charged customers more at the register than the prices displayed on its shelves, website and mobile app. The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states filed federal charges Thursday and announced the proposed settlement the same day; it must still be approved by a judge. The FTC complaint says consumers across the country have reported price discrepancies at Family Dollar for years. (Associated Press, via Mississippi Today)Read more on DeSoto County News
Republican Secretary of State Michael Watson is facing criticism from voting rights advocates and lawmakers after his office applied error-filled consumer credit data to voter rolls, a move that led to a high number of Mississippians having to cast affidavit ballots on Election Day, or simply not voting. Four Republican legislators told Mississippi Today they were disappointed in Watson and thought his handling of the credit data was a dereliction of conservative leadership. (Mississippi Today)Read more on DeSoto County News
The Jackson City Council could consider whether to censure Councilman Kenneth Stokes for remarks he made to two women during a heated debate over a moratorium on data centers. A resolution censuring Stokes was listed Friday on the planned agenda for next Tuesday’s meeting; if adopted, it would be a rare rebuke of Stokes, the council’s longest-serving member. (Mississippi Today)Read more on DeSoto County News
The southbound lanes of the State Route 35 bridge over the Big Black River in Carroll County closed Friday, Nov. 13, at 4 p.m. for bridge repairs. The closure is expected to continue until about 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, with traffic using a head-to-head arrangement in the northbound lane, controlled by traffic signals. Read more on Mississippi News Group
A motor vehicle accident with injuries shut down westbound Hwy 78 just past Craft Road in Olive Branch, according to the Olive Branch Police Department. Police urged motorists to avoid the area and use an alternate route; the department did not provide a time for when the roadway would reopen. Read more on DeSoto County News
Tupelo shut out Starkville 35-0 to advance to the second round of the Class 7A playoffs. The Golden Wave forced five turnovers and recorded 308 yards of offense, improving to 12-0. Tupelo will face No. 2 Madison Central on Friday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. at Renasant Field. Read more on News Tupelo
Southern Miss lost to unbeaten Texas State 85-65 on Friday in San Marcos, Texas. The Golden Eagles (2-2) led early and cut the deficit to one late in the first half before Texas State pulled away after the break. Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt led Southern Miss with 17 points. Read more on Sports Mississippi
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