Today in History: Engineer John Luther ‘Casey’ Jones killed in wreck
On April 30, In 1900, engineer John Luther “Casey” Jones of the Illinois Central Railroad died in a train wreck near Vaughan, Mississippi, staying at the...
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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Benton, Mississippi. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Yazoo. Associated ZIP codes: 39039.
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As Mississippi’s vote count drags on, voters say they were marked inactive in error
Many voters in Mississippi's close Senate race said they were caught by surprise when they learned they would have to vote by affidavit because their registr...
Nov 7, 2026Open source
Mississippi Democrats seek injunctive relief for alleged voting issues in DeSoto County
With 99% of precincts reporting as of Wednesday morning, DeSoto County went blue, backing Democrat nominee Scott Colom over incumbent Republican Senator Cind...
Nov 6, 2026Open source
Mississippi GOP chair vows to ‘fight like hell’ in Senate midterm vote counting
Mississippi GOP chair vows to ‘fight like hell’ in Senate midterm vote counting
Nov 6, 2026Open source
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Benton is in Yazoo County, Mississippi.
Region: Mississippi
ZIP Codes
39039
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As Mississippi’s vote count drags on, voters say they were marked inactive in error
Many voters in Mississippi's close Senate race said they were caught by surprise when they learned they would have to vote by affidavit because their registr...
Nov 7, 2026Open source
Mississippi Democrats seek injunctive relief for alleged voting issues in DeSoto County
With 99% of precincts reporting as of Wednesday morning, DeSoto County went blue, backing Democrat nominee Scott Colom over incumbent Republican Senator Cind...
Nov 6, 2026Open source
Mississippi GOP chair vows to ‘fight like hell’ in Senate midterm vote counting
Mississippi GOP chair vows to ‘fight like hell’ in Senate midterm vote counting
Nov 6, 2026Open source
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32.8157720, -90.2815160
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5:24 PM America/Chicago
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Yazoo County
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