Mississippi judge sets $5M bond for third man charged in death of Tasia Fortune
A Mississippi judge set a $5 million bond for a third man charged in the death of Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanging from a tree in August.
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Mississippi Attorney General’s Office rules two late-2025 deputy-involved shootings justified
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office found two late-2025 deputy-involved shootings in Pearlington and Stone County were justified, the office said.
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Fetterman, Senate Democrats send letter warning DHS not to let immigration enforcement interfere with midterm voting
Sen. John Fetterman joined Senate Democrats in a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin warning against immigration enforcement that could interfere with midterm voting.
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Guice family to appear on Family Feud Tuesday on WXXV NBC
WXXV says the Guice family will appear on Family Feud Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 12:30 p.m.; two members, Barry and Daniel Guice, appeared in the station studio.
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New Bolivar Hospital Set to Open Nov. 9 Near Middleton
The new Bolivar hospital from West Tennessee Healthcare opens Nov. 9 with 12 ER rooms and six inpatient beds, serving Middleton and Hardeman County.
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Tippah County sports roundup, Sept. 28, 2026: Ripley visits Walnut; Falkner faces Jumpertown
Ripley and Walnut meet at 6 p.m. Monday, while Falkner faces Jumpertown at the same hour.
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Tupelo Police Arrest Walnut Man on Felony Shoplifting Charges
Tyler L. Camburn, 35, of Walnut, was arrested Sept. 22 on felony shoplifting charges after thefts were reported at the Lowe’s on North Gloster Street in Tupelo. He is held on $10,000 bond.
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Tippah County News Today, Sept. 28: Fire Danger, Supervisors, Vote Deadline
Fire danger stays high through Tuesday with rain chances possible by the weekend. Supervisors set October meetings, the voter registration deadline nears, and Ripley returns to Walnut for volleyball tonight.
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Josh Duhamel credits testosterone therapy for feeling better at 53
Actor Josh Duhamel told Fox News he began testosterone replacement therapy about five years ago and says it has left him feeling better at 53 than in his 30s.
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Tippah County Fire Danger High Before Weekend Rain Chances
Tippah County fire danger stays elevated through Tuesday as humidity plunges, but the weather service says rain chances return late this week in Ripley.
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Mississippi News Report — Monday, Sep 28: Starkville, Sardis Deaths
Mississippi’s Monday morning headlines for September 28, 2026: a motorcycle operator killed in a Starkville crash, one killed and one injured in a Sardis shooting, No. 4 Ole Miss falling 52-28 at Florida, and Tupelo’s 70th-anniversary Elvis Homecoming tonight.
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When Institutions Falter, Faith Communities Must Remember Their Calling
From rising health costs and crowded jails to a book festival that gathered thousands, this week’s headlines invite a Christian response that blends justice, mercy and civic repair.
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Mississippi News Report — Sunday, Sep 27: Port Expansion, Drought
Mississippi’s top stories for Sunday, September 27, 2026: a $13 million port expansion breaks ground in Tishomingo County, severe drought spreads across northeast Mississippi, and Sunday college soccer and volleyball results from Oxford to Jackson.
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Team USA rallies to 17-13 Presidents Cup win at Medinah; captain credits Trump
Team USA rallied from a 10½-7½ deficit to beat the International team 17-13 at Medinah Country Club, and captain Brandt Snedeker thanked President Trump, Fox News reported.
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Ripley Band Named Reserve Grand Champion at Crossroads Classic
The Ripley band was named Reserve Grand Champion at the 2026 Crossroads Marching Classic, sweeping Class 4A drum major, color guard and percussion awards.
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Parolee escapes from Madison County Community Work Center, MDOC says
Brandon Young, 38, escaped from the Madison County Community Work Center on Sept. 27, 2026, the Mississippi Department of Corrections said; he is on parole for felony DUI.
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Tippah County Supervisors Set Oct. 2 and Oct. 5 Meetings
Tippah County supervisors meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, and Monday, Oct. 5, in Ripley. See the location, board members and how to address the board.
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Blanche says Trump ‘hasn’t denied access’ after reporters barred from White House grounds
AG Todd Blanche said Sept. 27, 2026, that President Trump ‘hasn’t denied access’ after CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters were barred and had passes confiscated, The Hill reported.
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Tippah County sports roundup, Sept. 27, 2026: Walnut wins county title; BMCU sweeps Topper Trails
Walnut wins a third straight county volleyball title, BMCU sweeps the Topper Trails college races, and the Toppers fall in volleyball and soccer.
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Face the Nation Sept. 27 to feature interview with Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian; Kennedy and Himes to appear
CBS News says the Sept. 27, 2026 episode of Face the Nation will air a taped interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and feature Sen. John Kennedy and Rep. Jim Himes.
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