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Oct. 28, 2026, 1:20 p.m. CTWill it be an unprecedented blue wave or the more typical red ripple in the Magnolia State? Only the results will tell.On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters head to the polls with much at stake. Nationally, control of Congress is the topic. Will a Democratic wave earn the majority of the U.S. House and U.S. Senate?In Mississippi, all four U.S. House races are up for grabs, but most eyes will be on a heated U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott...

Updated July 28, 2026, 2:23 p.m. ETBuying a home is a huge milestone people save up most of their lives for, but it's very different from owning a home, according to a survey.Nearly 2 in 3 homebuyers said homeownership has been more expensive than expected, according to business software Jobber's survey of 800 adults who purchased a home in the past two years. Of those, only 44% budgeted for ongoing maintenance, the data showed.Buyers are so focused on homeownership that most budget for the purchase, not the full cost of...