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Title: Mississippi Senate race in national eye
Runtime: 1:56
Date posted: 18 minutes ago
Description: ABC's Faith Abubey was in Jackson Thursday morning reporting on the Senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith.

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Independent candidate says he made positive impact on Senate race

Title: Independent candidate says he made positive impact on Senate race
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 2 hours ago
Description: Independent Senate candidate Ty Pinkins says he took votes from disenchanted Republicans.

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Mistletoe Marketplace kicks off in Jackson

Title: Mistletoe Marketplace kicks off in Jackson
Runtime: 0:29
Date posted: 2 hours ago
Description: Mistletoe Marketplace kicks off the holiday season in Jackson.

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Title: Weekend cooldown reinforces dry pattern
Runtime: 2:03
Date posted: 4 hours ago
Description: Weekend cooldown reinforces dry pattern

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Aarón Sánchez to co-host 2027 JXN Food and Wine Festival

Title: Aarón Sánchez to co-host 2027 JXN Food and Wine Festival
Runtime: 0:23
Date posted: 11 hours ago
Description: Sánchez will take part in all three days of the festival

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Two Capitol Police officers involved in Jackson crash

Title: Two Capitol Police officers involved in Jackson crash
Runtime: 0:22
Date posted: 11 hours ago
Description: Two Capitol Police officers were involved in a two-vehicle crash

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Cool nights, mild days: Mississippi settles into a fall forecast

Title: Cool nights, mild days: Mississippi settles into a fall forecast
Runtime: 2:20
Date posted: 13 hours ago
Description: Fall weather is settling into central Mississippi, with cool nights, mild afternoons and another drop in temperatures expected this weekend.

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Dolph McDonald wins Blitz 16 Player of the Week

Title: Dolph McDonald wins Blitz 16 Player of the Week
Runtime: 0:39
Date posted: 14 hours ago
Description: The final Blitz 16 Player of the Week for the 2026 season of The Blitz is Dolph McDonald of Morton High School. The senior defensive back and receiver had his hands all over Morton's 33-32 win over rival Forest. He finished with 131 all purpose yards, 2 TDs, 7 tackles, an INT and a blocked extra point. Congrats to Dolph McDonald!

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Stokes stirs outrage after comments during Jackson City Council meeting

Title: Stokes stirs outrage after comments during Jackson City Council meeting
Runtime: 2:18
Date posted: 15 hours ago
Description: Jackson councilman criticized for remarks during meeting

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What’s the vote-count process in Mississippi?

Title: What’s the vote-count process in Mississippi?
Runtime: 1:47
Date posted: 15 hours ago
Description: Mississippi election officials keep counting ballots in Colom vs. Hyde-Smith race after Election Day

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Colom leading Hyde-Smith in tight Mississippi Senate race

Title: Colom leading Hyde-Smith in tight Mississippi Senate race
Runtime: 3:36
Date posted: 15 hours ago
Description: Mississippi Senate race remains undecided as thousands of ballots await counting

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Colom could make history if he holds lead over Hyde-Smith

Title: Colom could make history if he holds lead over Hyde-Smith
Runtime: 5:44
Date posted: 22 hours ago
Description: Scott Colom says he's happy with where he stands after Tuesday's Senate race against incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith.

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Title: Quiet fall conditions return
Runtime: 1:09
Date posted: 22 hours ago
Description: After last night's storms moved through, quiet weather is back! 16 WAPT Meteorologist Brendan Weathers has the details

How are votes tabulated in Mississippi as Senate race hangs in the balance?

Title: How are votes tabulated in Mississippi as Senate race hangs in the balance?
Runtime: 0:47
Date posted: 23 hours ago
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Title: Colom: 'We prepared for this'
Runtime: 7:40
Date posted: 23 hours ago
Description: Scott Colom is leading incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's Senate race.

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Too close to call: Cindy Hyde-Smith, Scott Colom locked in tight Mississippi Senate race

Title: Too close to call: Cindy Hyde-Smith, Scott Colom locked in tight Mississippi Senate race
Runtime: 4:24
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Too close to call: Cindy Hyde-Smith, Scott Colom locked in tight Mississippi Senate race

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Title: Quiet fall conditions return
Runtime: 1:57
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Quiet fall conditions return

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'We are in a very good lead right now,' Hyde-Smith says

Title: 'We are in a very good lead right now,' Hyde-Smith says
Runtime: 7:57
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith says she's in the lead in the race against Scott Colom.

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Title: Michael Guest secures his 5th term
Runtime: 0:43
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Michael Guest secures his 5th term representing Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District of the US House of Representatives

Mississippi Senate race down to the wire

Title: Mississippi Senate race down to the wire
Runtime: 3:43
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is in a close race with Scott Colom.

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Title: Hinds County DA race headed to runoff
Runtime: 2:34
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Darla Palmer and Gwen Agho are headed to a runoff in the special election for Hinds County district attorney.

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U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson wins re-election

Title: U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson wins re-election
Runtime: 2:06
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson wins re-election.

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Title: Mississippi Senate race is a close one
Runtime: 5:33
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is in a tight race with Scott Colom.

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Title: Bennie Thompson celebrates win
Runtime: 0:42
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Congressman Bennie Thompson and his supporters celebrate another campaign win in Bolton. Thompson will be entering his 18th term representing the 2nd District of Mississippi

Title: Bennie Thompson celebrates win
Runtime: 0:42
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Congressman Bennie Thompson and his supporters celebrate another campaign win in Bolton. Thompson will be entering his 18th term representing the 2nd District of Mississippi

Congressman Bennie Thompson wins re-election

Title: Congressman Bennie Thompson wins re-election
Runtime: 1:54
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson wins re-election in Mississippi.

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Title: Election Day results are coming in
Runtime: 1:52
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: There were some voting issues on Election Day, but the votes are coming in and being counted

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Title: Mississippi Senate race is close
Runtime: 2:45
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Results are coming in for the Mississippi Senate race.

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Title: Hinds County is counting ballots
Runtime: 1:45
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: An hour after the polls closed, and the votes are being counted.

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The Stage is set for Incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith's Watch Party

Title: The Stage is set for Incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith's Watch Party
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: The Stage is set for Incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith's Watch Party

Title: Nation watching Mississippi Senate race
Runtime: 3:12
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is in a tight race to hold onto her seat.

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Congressman Bennie Thompson is seeking re-election

Title: Congressman Bennie Thompson is seeking re-election
Runtime: 1:18
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson faces two challengers in his bid for re-election

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Some problems reported at the polls in Mississippi

Title: Some problems reported at the polls in Mississippi
Runtime: 1:35
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Some problems were reported on Election Day in Mississippi

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Cindy Hyde-Smith gets ready for the results of Mid-Term election

Title: Cindy Hyde-Smith gets ready for the results of Mid-Term election
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Cindy Hyde-Smith gets ready for the results of Mid-Term election

Lyft driver recounts troubling encounter before Jackson nightclub shooting

Title: Lyft driver recounts troubling encounter before Jackson nightclub shooting
Runtime: 2:32
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Lyft driver recounts troubling encounter before Jackson nightclub shooting

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Jackson City Council meeting gets heated: "She talked about my mama!"

Title: Jackson City Council meeting gets heated: "She talked about my mama!"
Runtime: 2:11
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Jackson City Council meeting gets heated: "She talked about my mama!"

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Title: ELECTION DAY FORECAST
Runtime: 13:05
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Light showers are showing up on radar this afternoon, but storms could pick up as the polls close. Chief Meteorologist Christana Kay has an update on what you need to know.

Why Some Voters at Precinct 46 (Christ United) Won't See Bennie Thompson on Their Ballot

Title: Why Some Voters at Precinct 46 (Christ United) Won't See Bennie Thompson on Their Ballot
Runtime: 1:15
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: At polling precinct 46 (Christ United), some voters may not see Bennie Thompson listed on their ballots — and that's not an error. 16 WAPT's Omose Ighodaro spoke with Poll Manager Demetra Lewis, who explains why.

Stokes' comments takes Jackson City Council meeting off the rails

Title: Stokes' comments takes Jackson City Council meeting off the rails
Runtime: 1:03
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Jackson City Council took a break after comments from Councilman Kenneth Stokes.

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JSU student asks Jackson City Council to respond after student killed at Hideaway

Title: JSU student asks Jackson City Council to respond after student killed at Hideaway
Runtime: 2:48
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: A Jackson State University student addressed members of the Jackson City Council about keeping students safe after a JSU student was shot and killed at the Hideaway.

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It's Election Day and Mississippi voters lined up early to vote

Title: It's Election Day and Mississippi voters lined up early to vote
Runtime: 1:15
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: 16 WAPT's Omose Ighodaro spoke with a few voters who lined up early to vote for their preferred candidate!

Mississippians line up to vote in general election

Title: Mississippians line up to vote in general election
Runtime: 1:07
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: The polls are open until 7 p.m. on Election Day in Mississippi.

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What you can expect on Election Day in Mississippi

Title: What you can expect on Election Day in Mississippi
Runtime: 2:22
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: It's Election Day! 16 WAPT's Allie Ware and Rob Jay have a breakdown of what you can expect.

Strong thunderstorms approach as polls close

Title: Strong thunderstorms approach as polls close
Runtime: 2:41
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Strong thunderstorms approach as polls close

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Title: What races are on Tuesday’s ballot?
Runtime: 3:38
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Mississippi voters head to the polls for Senate, House races and a Hinds County DA special election

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Jackson State holds vigil for student killed in Halloween shooting

Title: Jackson State holds vigil for student killed in Halloween shooting
Runtime: 2:44
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Jackson State University students, faculty, and others gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor Jada Henderson, an 18-year-old psychology student killed in a Halloween shooting.

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Title: Dry Election Day with a stormy night
Runtime: 1:25
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Election Day looks dry, but a cold front Tuesday night could bring a risk for strong storms. 16 WAPT’s Chief Meteorologist Christana Kay has the details on what you can expect. #rain #storms #electionday

FBI joins JPD to investigate Hideaway shooting that killed 2

Title: FBI joins JPD to investigate Hideaway shooting that killed 2
Runtime: 3:11
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: FBI joins JPD to investigate Hideaway shooting that killed 2

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Senate candidates make final push before Election Day

Title: Senate candidates make final push before Election Day
Runtime: 3:07
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Senate candidates make final push before Election Day

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JSU students hold vigil for slain classmate

Title: JSU students hold vigil for slain classmate
Runtime: 0:58
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: JSU students hold vigil for slain classmate

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