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Meet the Candidates for Mississippi’s 3rd Congressional District in the Nov. 3 Elections
Mississippi voters in the 3rd Congressional District will choose a U.S. representative 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.
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.
IHL Settles With Former Jackson State Vice President in Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning reached a settlement with former Jackson State University Vice President Debra Mays-Jackson for $330,000 over a sex discrimination lawsuit, making it the second sex discrimination settlement reached by IHL this summer.
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.
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Farish Street Green Marks Resolve to Revitalize Historic Jackson District
The Farish Street Green opens on Monday, Oct. 5, bringing green infrastructure and cooling to Jackson’s historic Black district. The project is one of several under development with the goal of revitalizing the area.
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‘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.
20 Years of Jackson Free Press Added to MFP
Women-Founded Nonprofit Acquires Jackson Free Press Assets
The Mississippi Journalism and Education Group board of directors is proud to announce that it recently completed the acquisition of the journalism assets of the Jackson Free Press.
