Tippah County, MS News
Mississippi’s Board of Trustees selected Denise Jones Gregory as president of Jackson State University after an eight-month search, the board announced Thursday.
Residents in Tippah County will now have access to federal disaster relief following approval of Mississippi’s request for Individual Assistance
WrestleMania 42 arrives as part spectacle, part scavenger hunt — and ESPN’s previews make a convincing case that this year’s most interesting moments won’t all come from the headline names.
Returning to work after having a baby can be overwhelming as parents juggle new emotions and job duties, parenting resources say. Simple steps such as trimming commitments and asking for help can make the transition smoother.
In July, Mark Hall, of Ripley, was charged with nine counts of simple assault after a video surfaced of him
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Both directions of the Old Byram Road bridge over I-55 in Hinds County will be closed starting April 27 for bridge repairs, lasting until June 8.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it held its annual Equipment Operators Roadeo for District 2 at the district headquarters in Batesville on April 16, giving operators a chance to demonstrate vehicle-handling and heavy-equipment skills.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said in a post that the Campus Country Concert the previous night closed out its season and praised performers while thanking attendees.
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Summit organizers said the event will bring public safety officials and leaders from across Mississippi together May 19-22 for networking, idea-sharing and training. Registration is free.
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S Squared Studio will hold an official ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, April 24, at 10 a.m. at 114 South Main Street in downtown Ripley, the studio said.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said it posted a guide clarifying what types of assistance are covered following the recent approval of Individual Assistance under DR-4899.
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A post asked residents who saw hail or damage in red polygon areas last night to report it, saying the information will help improve warning processes.
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CoCoRaHS is asking people to register at CoCoRaHS.org to collect precipitation data in the Mid-South, the organization said. The appeal appeared on social media with the hashtag #raingaugerally2026.
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NEMCC announced a new Adult Education class beginning Monday, April 20, at 8 a.m., and said prospective students can still earn a high school equivalency diploma in time for May graduation.
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Cadet Class 70 finished its ninth week of training, training officials said, focusing on boxing, DUI investigations and safe handling of roadside altercations.
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