SUMMARY: On November 5, Mississippi voters can cast their ballots for the White House, U.S. Senate, and House. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and anyone in line by 7 p.m. can vote. Voters must bring a photo ID; otherwise, an affidavit ballot can be cast. Campaigning is prohibited within 150 feet of polling places, and ballot selfies are illegal. Absentee voting ends on November 2, with mail-in ballots due by November 5. Key races include the presidential election featuring candidates like Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and Mississippi U.S. Senate and House seats. Results may be available on election night or later.

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SUMMARY: In November, Mississippi landmarks will light up teal for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Light the World in Teal initiative. The event aims to raise awareness and support for the nearly seven million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, including 63,000 in Mississippi. Notable participating sites include the Grammy Museum, Thalia Mara Hall, and both lighthouses in Biloxi and Pascagoula. AFA President Charles J. Fuschillo expressed gratitude to the landmarks for their support. The campaign encourages everyone to wear teal and use social media for further awareness efforts. More information is available through AFA.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will accept applications for its wild hog control program starting Friday, with a deadline of November 15. This initiative provides “smart” traps to landowners to manage wild hog populations on agricultural and forestry lands. Successful applicants will receive training on using the traps effectively. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson emphasized the importance of trapping over hunting for managing these destructive animals. Applications will be evaluated based on land size, past agricultural losses, and current trapping efforts. More information and the application can be found on the department’s website.

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