Mississippi News Group is projecting Democratic challenger Scott Colom to win the U.S. Senate race in Mississippi, capping a Veterans Day of news across the state — from scam warnings in Alcorn County to playoff football in Tupelo. Here is the Mississippi News Report for Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi News Group is projecting Democratic challenger Scott Colom to win the U.S. Senate race in Mississippi. Read more on Alcorn County News.
The Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office warned that scammers are calling residents claiming to be deputies and demanding payments for missed court appearances or warrants. Read more on Mississippi News Group.
JACKSON, Miss. — The Mississippi Department of Public Safety continued its ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Michael Surber, who was last seen on Dec. 1, 2008, in Jackson. Read more on Mississippi News Group.
CREATE Foundation president Mike Clayborne will retire in June after 30 years. The group backs affiliates in Alcorn, Prentiss and Tishomingo counties. Read more on Alcorn County News.
MDOT opens bids Nov. 24 on a U.S. 72 repair contract in Tishomingo County: 5.9 miles from Highway 25 to the Alabama line, estimated at $15 million to $20 million. Read more on Alcorn County News.
A three-day Corinth dog show runs Nov. 13–15 at Crossroads Arena, with three AKC all-breed shows. Admission and parking are reported to be free. Read more on Alcorn County News.
Tupelo will face Starkville at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Renasant Field. A community tailgate is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. The two cities’ police chiefs have also agreed that the losing team’s chief will deliver local donuts to the winning chief and department — see the donut wager. Read more on Tupelo News.
Former Ole Miss receiver Jordan Watkins had a career-high 86 yards and his first NFL touchdown as San Francisco beat Las Vegas 38–17. Nineteen former Rebels saw action in Week 9, according to OleMissSports.com. Read more on Mississippi Sports.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
