2026 in Mississippi
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The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in Mississippi.
Incumbents
State government
- Governor: Tate Reeves (R)
Events
- January 9 – Six people are killed in a series of shootings in Cedarbluff. A suspect is arrested.[1]
- January 10 – Beth Israel Congregation, the largest synagogue in the state of Mississippi, located in Jackson, is damaged in a suspected arson. A suspect is arrested.[2]
- February 20 – The University of Mississippi Medical Center temporarily closes all 35 of its clinics following a cyberattack.[3]
Scheduled
- November 3 – 2026 Mississippi elections:
Deaths
- February 3: Reta Holden, 87, politician, member of the Mississippi House of Representatives (1992–1999).[6]
See also
References
- ^ Alsharif, Mirna; Lambert, Madison (January 10, 2026). "Lone gunman kills 6 in shootings that spanned three locations in Mississippi". NBC News. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ Minta, Molly; Siegler, Allen (January 10, 2026). "Suspect arrested in predawn fire that left parts of Mississippi's largest synagogue in charred ruins". Mississippi Today. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ Lyngaas, Sean (February 20, 2026). "Major cyberattack forces closure of clinics across Mississippi". CNN. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ^ "2026 State Primary Election Dates". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
- ^ "United States Senate election in Mississippi, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
- ^ "Reta Faye Eaves Holden Obituary (2026) - Grenada, MS - Massey Funeral Home". Legacy.com. Retrieved February 7, 2026.