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Ty Pinkins explains why he stayed in the Mississippi Senate race

Independent Ty Pinkins, on Roland Martin Unfiltered, says he called Scott Colom himself and rejects the idea that one motive explains his run, with the Senate race still uncalled.

November 10, 2026

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More than $22 million in federal grants headed to Mississippi rail crossings and streets

U.S. Department of Transportation awards reported by Sen. Roger Wicker will fund rail crossing work in Pike County, Hattiesburg and George County, and street safety projects from Columbus to Biloxi.

November 9, 2026

News · Laurel

State Auditor Shad White announces run for governor

Shad White made it official in Laurel, announcing his run for governor in a video and pointing to more than $75 million recovered by the auditor's office.

November 9, 2026

News · Jackson

NAACP leaders in Jackson call for the Senate count to finish free of interference

With the Senate race still uncalled, NAACP leaders in Jackson are asking the country to keep watching Mississippi until the count is finished and certified.

November 9, 2026

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52 of Mississippi's 82 counties now under burn bans

The Mississippi Forestry Commission's latest update puts 52 counties under burn bans, including Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Warren, Lee and Harrison.

November 9, 2026