Tippah County sports roundup, Oct. 11, 2026: Walnut takes winning streak into North State; BMCU falls
Walnut visits unbeaten East Union Monday for a state volleyball berth; BMCU loses 3–1 at Life, and the Firehouse 5K moves to Oct. 17.
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Mississippi declares Oct. 12–17 Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Gov. Tate Reeves declared Oct. 12–17 Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi; MEMA and the National Weather Service will highlight daily preparedness topics.
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Walnut Volleyball Faces Unbeaten East Union for North State Title
Walnut volleyball (31-4) takes a 12-match win streak to unbeaten East Union for the North State final at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, a rematch of a Sept. loss.
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Walnut Firehouse 5K Postponed to Saturday, Oct. 17
The Walnut Firehouse 5K, the Walnut Volunteer Fire Department’s biggest fundraiser, has been moved to Saturday, Oct. 17, at 8:30 a.m. because of rain.
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Minnesota GOP chair condemns protesters displaying KKK-themed sign during House speaker’s remarks
Protesters disrupted a GOP dinner in Eagan, Minnesota, displaying a KKK-themed sign while the state’s first Black female House speaker was speaking.
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New ‘Gruffalo Granny’ named U.K.’s bestselling book of the year
CBS News reported Oct. 11, 2026, that Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s new ‘Gruffalo Granny’ is the U.K.’s bestselling book of the year and fastest-selling picture book.
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The 5 Best Rain Gauges and Home Weather Stations for Tippah County
Know exactly what the sky is doing over your Tippah County home with these five top-rated rain gauges and wireless weather stations, from the classic Stratus gauge to WiFi smart stations.
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Tippah County News Today, October 11: Near-Record Heat, Burn Ban, Walnut and Ripley Football
Near-record highs in the low 90s settle over Tippah County through Thursday while the burn ban stays in place. Walnut and Ripley both lost Friday football, and nine 4-H members showed livestock at the State Fair.
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Tippah County Heat: Near-Record Low 90s Expected This Week
Tippah County heat returns: NWS Memphis forecasts highs in the low 90s Tuesday through Thursday, 10 to 15 degrees above normal and near record levels.
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Tippah County 4-H Heifer, Lamb Exhibitors Show at State Fair
Nine Tippah County 4-H members showed in the commercial heifer and lamb shows at the Mississippi State Fair in Jackson on Saturday. See who competed.
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Mississippi News Report — Sunday, Oct 11: Homecoming Rout, MVSU Rally
Mississippi News Report for Sunday, October 11, 2026 — Alcorn State’s Homecoming rout, a Mississippi Valley State comeback, and a burglary investigation in Prentiss County.
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Ruthie Henshall says Prince Edward told her he wanted ‘two wives,’ her memoir says
West End star Ruthie Henshall writes in her memoir that Prince Edward told her he wished he could have ‘two wives’ and that royal life made marriage impractical.
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Volusia County deputy rescues wheelchair‑bound man from shark‑filled water at New Smyrna Beach marina
A Volusia County deputy jumped into shark‑filled waters at a New Smyrna Beach marina on Sept. 27 to rescue 72‑year‑old Bill Von Herbulis after his wheelchair tipped.
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The 5 Best Pumpkin Carving Kits for Tippah County Families
From full 22-piece family sets to kid-safe pound-in stencils, these five well-reviewed pumpkin carving kits on Amazon will make this year’s jack-o’-lanterns the best on the block.
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Masked men, one with apparent rifle, knock on doors in Mallard Pointe; police searched neighborhood
New Castle County police said images show at least two masked men, one holding an apparent rifle, knocking on doors in the 1200 block of Canvasback Drive on Oct. 9.
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NFL fines three Browns for pretend-smoking touchdown celebration
The NFL fined Browns players Quinshon Judkins, Deshaun Watson ($14,397) and Austin Barber ($6,944) for pretending to smoke after a touchdown, Fox News reported.
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Cleveland completes ALDS comeback, pitchers set nine‑inning postseason record 21 strikeouts
Cleveland completed an ALDS comeback, beating Chicago 2-0 on Oct. 10 and combining for a nine‑inning postseason record 21 strikeouts; ALCS vs. Rays Oct. 12.
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Attack at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed 12 and wounded over 300, Saudi authorities say
Saudi authorities said on Oct. 10, 2026, an attack at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and wounded more than 300, some critically.
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NWS: Post-tropical Isaias brings light showers and gusts to parts of northeast Mississippi
The National Weather Service in Memphis said post-tropical Cyclone Isaias produced light showers and gusts up to 25 mph across northeast Mississippi and along the Tennessee River, clearing by evening Oct. 10, 2026.
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Mississippi News Report — Saturday, Oct 10: Isaias Fades, Outages Hit
Hurricane Isaias is fading out over Mississippi as a post-tropical system, but wind gusts knocked out power across the northeast part of the state Saturday and flooding threats linger. The Saturday, Oct. 10 evening Mississippi News Report.
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