Mississippi opens disaster unemployment assistance for five counties
Mississippi has made Disaster Unemployment Assistance available to eligible workers in five disaster-affected counties after a June 30 major-disaster declaration.
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Bryan Caldwell reported winner of Gulfport Ward 2 City Council special election
Unofficial results reported after Gulfport’s June 9 Ward 2 City Council special election identified Bryan Caldwell as the winner of the vacant-seat contest.
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Jackson council considers temporary moratorium on new data centers
Jackson City Council’s July 6 agenda called for a public hearing and introduction of an ordinance that would pause data-center development and expansion until a regulatory framework is approved.
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Jackson Public Schools announces open-house schedule for 2026-27 school year
Jackson Public Schools has announced an open-house schedule for the 2026-27 school year, according to the district’s official news archive.
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Gulfport military training center suspends CCTV-system solicitation pending policy review
The Mississippi Army National Guard’s Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center has suspended its solicitation for a Security Forces CCTV System while it reviews updated Department of the Army policy.
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Gulfport School District again earns A rating from Mississippi education officials
Gulfport School District announced July 15, 2026, that it again earned an A rating from the Mississippi Department of Education. The available district announcement does not include underlying scores or statewide comparisons.
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Mississippi primary scheduled for Aug. 3; runoff date set for unresolved contests
Mississippi’s 2026 primary election is scheduled for Aug. 3, with nominations at stake for statewide executive, legislative, judicial and local offices. A runoff, if needed, is scheduled for Aug. 31.
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Jackson pauses data-center construction while drafting new regulations
Jackson City Council has paused data-center construction as the city drafts regulations, following a public hearing that drew concerns about limited room for residents to attend and speak.
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Jackson council considers budget amendment after revenue gap, state-law warning
Jackson City Council scheduled consideration of a roughly $3.2 million budget adjustment as property-tax collections trailed projections and a memo set a July 31 deadline to revise the fiscal-year budget.
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NWS heat advisory put Jackson under elevated heat risk through July 27
A National Weather Service Heat Advisory covered the Jackson area through 9 p.m. CDT on July 27, 2026, warning of dangerous heat conditions and related health risks.
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Gulfport forecast calls for hot, humid days and repeated storm chances through Aug. 3
A National Weather Service forecast issued July 27 projected Gulfport highs around 92 to 93 degrees, elevated humidity and thunderstorm chances as high as 70% through Aug. 3.
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Gulfport submits nearly $12 million in coastal restoration infrastructure requests
Gulfport submitted three projects totaling nearly $12 million for consideration in the 2026 Gulf Coast Restoration Fund cycle, which closed Aug. 1.
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New Orleans launches Canal Street Renaissance Initiative for 15-block downtown corridor
Mayor Helena Moreno has created the Canal Street Renaissance Initiative, a coordinated city effort focused first on repairs, cleanliness, safety and enforcement along a 15-block stretch of Canal Street.
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Mississippi sets Nov. 3 special elections for two vacant House seats
Gov. Tate Reeves has scheduled Nov. 3, 2026, special elections for vacant Mississippi House Districts 77 and 70. Candidates must qualify by Aug. 20.
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Mississippi Youth Court Overhaul Takes Effect With $29.5 Million in New Spending
Mississippi’s enacted youth-court overhaul adds nine judicial positions, changes hearing and records rules, expands diversion and begins a transition away from referees by July 1, 2027.
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Tupelo council rezones six North Gloster parcels for Regional Commercial
Tupelo MS – The City Council approved rezoning about 226.59 acres off North Gloster Street, but no specific project or construction schedule is approved.
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Gov. Reeves Appoints Celeste Wilson to Mississippi Supreme Court
Celeste Wilson is scheduled to join Mississippi’s Supreme Court on August 1, but voters still lack a confirmed date or district map for a permanent successor.
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Mississippi Public-Defense Plans Show Wide Differences Across 23 Court Districts
Mississippi’s 23 circuit-court districts now have public-defense plans, but the documents differ on when lawyers are appointed, attend early hearings and meet clients.
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Byram Lists October 2026 Estimate for Old Byram Road Bridge
Byram, MS — The city lists October 2026 as the estimated completion month for Old Byram Road bridge repairs, but reopening timing remains unconfirmed.
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Aurora Fuel Check: Station Prices Differ by $1 for Diesel
Current Aurora station listings show regular gas ranging from $3.799 to $4.299 and diesel from $4.299 to $5.299 per gallon.
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Aurora emergency repairs restrict lanes at Chambers and Mississippi
Emergency Aurora Water repairs are restricting movements at Chambers Road and Mississippi Avenue, with the city listing the work until further notice.
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Jackson council faces July 31 budget deadline after revenue shortfalls
Jackson officials are preparing a current-year budget amendment after weaker revenue collections led to spending cuts, with a July 31 state-law deadline ahead.