Good evening, Mississippi. Here is the Mississippi News Report for Wednesday, October 28, 2026 — the day’s biggest headlines from across the Mississippi News Group network, from a Prentiss County election guide ahead of the November 3 ballot to Corinth remembering a preservationist and unbeaten girls soccer teams meeting on the Coast.
Top Stories
Prentiss County Election Nov. 3: What’s on the Ballot — Prentiss County voters go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide a county school board seat, a U.S. Senate race and a state appeals court seat. At the top of the ballot, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) seeks another full term against Democrat Scott Colom and independent Ty Pinkins. Voters who need to cast an absentee ballot in person have until Saturday, Oct. 31.
Former President Bill Clinton to campaign in Mississippi for Scott Colom — Former President Bill Clinton is set to campaign in Mississippi for Scott Colom in the U.S. Senate race.
Walls State Auditor Investigation Opened Amid Data Center Fight — A state auditor investigation has opened in Walls amid a data center fight.
Alcorn County roundup, Oct. 28, 2026: Corinth remembers Rosemary Williams; Kossuth teachers join state task...