Columnist Sid Salter says kitchen-table issues have historically impacted what appear to be “safe” races in the most unpredictable ways. The 2026 midterms may well prove to be one of those elections.

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

Attala County Circuit Clerk Tim Pinkard is encouraging residents to register to vote and to pay close attention to upcoming election deadlines as qualifying continues for several judicial offices that will appear on ballots later this year.