Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 2, 2026 JACKSON, Miss. (WKRG) — Mississippi’s 2026 election qualifying ...

Judge Paula Drongole-Ellis of Starkville has qualified with the Mississippi Secretary of State's office for re-election as Chancery Court Judge.

Columnist Sid Salter says kitchen-table issues have historically impacted what appear to be “safe” races in the most ...

When it comes to elections, many people typically only tune in every four years when presidential candidates are on the ballot. However, there are other elections just around the corner that may ...

Attala County Circuit Clerk Tim Pinkard is encouraging residents to register to vote and to pay close attention to upcoming ...

Elections in other states suggest Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith might not have a cakewalk.

JACKSON, Miss. — A judge on Friday ordered special elections for the Mississippi Supreme Court after earlier finding that the electoral map used to select justices violates Section 2 of the Voting ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi’s next Election Day is November 4, 2025. Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Any voter in line at 7:00 p.m. is legally entitled to cast a ballot. To ...

Those wishing to run for the offices of Court of Appeals, Chancery Court Judge, Circuit Court Judge, County Court Judge or Mississippi Levee Commission can begin filing petitions and/or qualifying ...