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Meet the Candidates for Mississippi’s 2nd U.S. Congressional District in the Nov. 3 Elections

Mississippi voters in the 2nd Congressional District will choose one of three candidates to represent them in Congress in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Use this guide to learn about candidates’ backgrounds and policy views.

by Heather Harrison October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

MFP Voices

Opinion | US Consumers and Businesses Are Now Facing a Future of More Expensive Borrowing

by John W. Diamond

Opinion | Congress Must Act to Save Mississippi Head Start Funding

by Eloise McClinton

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Immigration

‘I Did Not Vote for This’: Mississippians March for Eddie Reyes-Ochoa, Whom ICE Detained After a Car Wreck

by Amy Schafer and Nick Judin

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Features and People

Zona Libre Shares Puerto Rican Music With Mississippi Gulf Coast, Connecting Latin Communities

by Rosainys Almonte

City of Diamondhead Continues a Hancock County Tradition, Organizes Fall Fest

by Caitlynn Brady, Alexa Hatten and RHCJC News

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IHL Settles With Former Jackson State Vice President in Sex Discrimination Lawsuit

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Meet the Candidates for Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District in the Nov. 3 Elections

October 5, 2026October 7, 2026

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RECENT News

Mississippians Ask Michael Watson to Fix Voter Registration Tool After Getting Error Messages

Voters and advocates are asking the Mississippi secretary of state’s office to fix Y’all Vote, the state’s voter registration confirmation tool, after several users reported receiving errors when checking their registration status.

by Heather Harrison October 2, 2026October 7, 2026

Farish Street Green Marks Resolve to Revitalize Historic Jackson District

by Grace Marion October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

Mississippi Voter Registration Deadline for 2026 Election Is Oct. 5

by Jaylin R. Smith October 2, 2026October 7, 2026

Shad White Says Mississippi Delta ‘Deserves Better’ Than Bennie Thompson at Final Redistricting Hearing

Mississippi Households Will Pay Higher Energy Rates Because of Trump’s Policy Changes, Think Tank Says

Shad White Asks Mississippi Supreme Court to Toss University of Mississippi Professor’s Defamation Lawsuit

Pearl River County Moves Ahead With Flock Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns

Mississippians Condemn Redistricting Efforts During Gulfport Hearing

Armed Demonstrators Protesting Tasia Fortune’s Murder Were Peaceful, Jackson Police Chief Says

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Photo galleries

Photos | 45th Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival at The Lawn

Photos | Laurel Food Truck Festival at the South Mississippi Fairgrounds

Photos | Fairgoers Embrace Traditions at the 2026 Choctaw Indian Fair

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Culture

‘One Big Country Ball of Excellence’: Jackson Musician Dear Silas’ New Double Album Combines His Rap and Trumpet Skills

Jackson native and rapper Dear Silas released a double-disk album titled “SophistiRatchet: RED” and “SophistiRatchet: BLUE” on Aug. 28, 2026. The double album combines Silas’ love for hip-hop and the trumpet, which he has been playing since he was a child.