Mississippi News Report — Wednesday, Oct 28: Election, Corinth
Good evening, Mississippi. Here is the Mississippi News Report for Wednesday, October 28, 2026 — the day’s biggest headlines from across the Mississippi News Group network, from a Prentiss County election guide ahead of the November 3 ballot to Corinth remembering a preservationist and unbeaten girls soccer teams meeting on the Coast.
Top Stories
Prentiss County Election Nov. 3: What’s on the Ballot — Prentiss County voters go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide a county school board seat, a U.S. Senate race and a state appeals court seat. At the top of the ballot, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) seeks another full term against Democrat Scott Colom and independent Ty Pinkins. Voters who need to cast an absentee ballot in person have until Saturday, Oct. 31.
Former President Bill Clinton to campaign in Mississippi for Scott Colom — Former President Bill Clinton is set to campaign in Mississippi for Scott Colom in the U.S. Senate race.
Walls State Auditor Investigation Opened Amid Data Center Fight — A state auditor investigation has opened in Walls amid a data center fight.
Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 28, 2026: Corinth remembers Rosemary Williams; Kossuth teachers join state task force — Funeral services are set for Thursday for Rosemary Williams, the Corinth preservationist whose work helped protect Civil War sites and secure funding for the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center. Also in the roundup: two Kossuth Elementary teachers invited to a Mississippi Department of Education task force, Corinth police preparations for Monday’s presidential visit, and a neighboring sheriff’s tribute to first responders.
Mississippi news: Hancock flood advisory, later Halloween rain and court access — The morning statewide briefing covers a Hancock County flood advisory, a later Halloween rain outlook and court access news from around Mississippi.
Lafayette County sheriff’s office highlights Edward Lee Winters in ‘Wanted Wednesday’ post — The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office identified Edward Lee Winters in a “Wanted Wednesday” announcement. He is wanted on a Justice Court bench warrant for possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle, first-offense driving under the influence and no insurance.
Sports
Hinds records and Southwest volleyball breakthrough lead Mississippi rundown — The day’s statewide sports rundown leads with record performances from Hinds and a breakthrough for Southwest volleyball.
Games To Watch: Unbeaten Pass Christian, West Harrison girls meet on the Coast — Pass Christian and West Harrison bring unbeaten girls soccer records and defenses that have yet to concede into Wednesday’s 5:30 p.m. meeting in Gulfport. The boys match follows at 7 p.m., with both sides seeking their first win of the season.
Read the full stories at the links above, and check back Thursday morning for the next Mississippi News Report.
