2026 Elections
Mississippi Election Officials Haven’t Corrected Some Polling Place Errors After We Alerted Them, Endangering Voter Access
As Mississippians gear up to cast ballots for a major U.S. Senate race and all four U.S. House seats, some voters could still be sent to the wrong location on Election Day at multiple polling places due to erroneous addresses and outdated information in the state’s election system.
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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.
Thousands of Mississippi Voters Are Marked Inactive. Here’s What You Should Know.
Mississippi election advocates are concerned after tens of thousands of Mississippi voters were marked as inactive this year. Here is what voters should know ahead of the Nov. 3 elections.
Hispanic Heritage Month Festivals Celebrate Latino Cultures, Traditions in Jackson and Scott Counties
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations are gaining traction in Mississippi, where a growing number of residents identify as Latino. Each year between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15, thousands of Mississippians attend festivals from Jackson to the Gulf Coast to enjoy food, music and other cultural staples from Latin America.
‘Untapped Potential’: Michael Chiaradio Focusing on Farmers in Challenging Michael Guest
Michael Chiaradio, the Democratic candidate challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Michael Guest in Mississippi’s 3rd Congressional District, wants to work with everyone he can in improving conditions for local farmers.
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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.
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East Central Culture
The Grindhouse: Neshoba County Café Serves Noir Atmosphere and ‘Mookie Cuffins’
The Grindhouse MS is a noir café that Neshoba County resident Moonbeam Hallows opened in Philadelphia, Mississippi, in 2024. The coffee shop, whose signature baked goods are its “mookie cuffins,” offers board games for customers to play and regularly hosts community bingo and trivia nights.
