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Democrat Scott Colom Leads Mississippi US Senate Race by 28 Votes Against Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith
Mississippi’s U.S. Senate election between Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom was too close to call in the early hours of the morning on Nov. 4.
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For Disabled Mississippians, Many Polling Places Remain Inaccessible Despite ADA Requirements
Mississippi has the second-highest disability rate in the nation, but polling places across the state routinely fail to meet basic ADA accessibility requirements, advocates say.
Culture
Photos | ‘The Drag Spectacular’: Coastal Mississippians Celebrate LGBTQ+ Community at Equality Fest
Pride flags waved strongly in the wind as a crowd of people made their way to find seats near the stage ahead of “The Drag Spectacular: A Decade of Diversity” performance at the the 10th-annual Gulf Coast Equality Fest held on Saturday, Oct. 17.
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Editor’s Note | AI Is No Savior
Assistant Editor Kevin Edwards writes about his concerns with AI and why it may not be the answer to all of our problems.
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Mississippi Free Press Awards Roll: 120 Honors for MFP Team, 21 for YMP, Since 2020
As of August 15, 2026, our team is up to 120 national and U.S. regional awards and finalist nods since we launched in late March 2020.
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Scott Colom Wants to Make a Difference for Mississippi in the US Senate
Scott Colom, the district attorney in Lowndes County, is running as Mississippi’s Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in the Nov. 3, 2026, election.
