Tippah County sports roundup, Nov. 12, 2026: Walnut hosts Corinth basketball doubleheader
Walnut hosts Corinth Thursday, with girls basketball at 6 p.m. and boys at 7:30 p.m., according to TippahSports.com.
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Mississippi State Auditor revives ‘Government Waste Wednesdays,’ cites 2019 classroom spending findings
Mississippi Auditor on Nov. 11, 2026, revived ‘Government Waste Wednesdays,’ citing a 2019 report that found outside-classroom spending rose 18% while K-12 enrollment fell 8%, a $358M gap.
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Tippah County Senate Results: Hyde-Smith Won Big Locally
Tippah County Senate results favored Hyde-Smith by nearly 48 points, and Benton by 8, even as Scott Colom won Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race statewide.
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Accuser asks judge to hold Bill Cosby in contempt, says he has paid none of $59.25M judgment
Donna Motsinger asked a judge to hold Bill Cosby in contempt, saying in court papers obtained by Fox News Digital that he has not paid any of a $59.25 million award.
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Ole Miss senior Keerthin Karthikeyan named Marshall Scholarship finalist; state sports and politics briefs
Ole Miss senior Keerthin Karthikeyan will interview Nov. 18 in Atlanta as a Marshall Scholarship finalist; state sports updates include Chambliss and MSU quarterback Kamario Taylor.
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Mississippi News Report — Thursday, Nov 12: Colom Wins Senate Race
The Associated Press called Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race for Democrat Scott Colom on Wednesday evening, eight days after Election Day,
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The 5 Best Chimney Caps and Fireplace Draft Stoppers for Tippah County Homes
From a $20 magnetic fireplace cover to a $73 stainless chimney cap, five well-reviewed ways for Tippah County homeowners to keep rain, critters, and cold drafts out of the flue.
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Mississippi forecast Nov. 12, 2026: sunny, mild; highs mid‑60s to low‑70s, no rain
Another sunny, mild day is expected across Mississippi on Nov. 12, 2026, with highs from mid‑60s in the north to low‑70s centrally and nighttime lows in the 30s–40s.
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Mississippi State reportedly finalizing at least $7.5 million deal to retain QB Kamario Taylor
SuperTalk Mississippi reported Nov. 11, 2026 that Mississippi State is finalizing a deal worth at least $7.5 million to retain quarterback Kamario Taylor.
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Scott Colom defeats Sen. Cindy Hyde‑Smith after counting provisional and affidavit ballots in Mississippi
Scott Colom unseated U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde‑Smith after counting tens of thousands of affidavit and provisional ballots; AP called the race Nov. 11 with Colom leading by about 4,700 votes.
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Scott Colom wins Mississippi U.S. Senate seat, first Democrat since 1982
Scott Colom has been declared winner of the Mississippi U.S. Senate race, defeating Cindy Hyde-Smith by 4,585 votes and becoming the state’s first Democratic senator since 1982.
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Mississippi Department of Transportation spotlights Canton maintenance technician Clayton Lynch after five years
On Nov. 11, 2026, the Mississippi Department of Transportation highlighted Clayton Lynch of its Canton Maintenance Office, noting he has worked for MDOT more than five years.
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Mississippi Department of Public Safety offices closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day
All Mississippi Department of Public Safety offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, for Veterans Day and will reopen Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, the agency said.
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Mississippi News Report — Wednesday, Nov. 11: Colom Senate Projection
Mississippi News Group is projecting Democratic challenger Scott Colom to win the U.S. Senate race in Mississippi, capping a Veterans
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Tippah County roundup, Nov. 11, 2026: Voter turnout tops 55%; jobless rate below year-ago level
Tippah turnout exceeded 55% in the Nov. 3 election. Also: September employment figures, educator honors, a Ripley Christmas event, holiday services and basketball.
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Mississippi News Group projects Scott Colom to win U.S. Senate race in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi News Group is projecting Democratic challenger Scott Colom to win the U.S. Senate race in Mississippi,
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Rogers Springs Lake Veterans Breakfast Honors Local Service
The Rogers Springs Lake veterans breakfast near Middleton honored local veterans Nov. 7, with Air Force veteran Mike Johnson as the guest speaker.
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Tippah County Voter Turnout Hits 55% in Nov. 3 Election
Tippah County voter turnout hit 55.38% on Nov. 3, with 7,406 ballots cast, up from about 39% in 2022. Affidavit ballots are still being processed.
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Tippah County sports roundup, Nov. 11, 2026: BMCU women stay unbeaten with 86–44 win
Blue Mountain Christian’s women remained undefeated Tuesday with an 86–44 win over Crowley’s Ridge in Paragould, Arkansas.
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Colom extends lead over Sen. Hyde-Smith in Mississippi Senate race
Scott Colom extended his lead over Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith by more than 3,000 votes with about 95% of ballots counted, WJTV reported citing Decision Desk HQ.
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