Tippah County, MS News
The Mississippi Department of Transportation highlighted Collin Burnham, resident engineer for District 7 in Mendenhall, saying he has spent six years at the agency and oversees projects including Smith County’s first traffic signal and bridge work on State Route 149.
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The Office of the State Auditor said residents can email nonprofitwaste@osa.ms.gov to report fraud, waste or abuse of taxpayer funds spent by nonprofits. The office also said its website includes a nonprofit spending dashboard listing recipients and amounts.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, said two additional tornadoes were added to its tally from Sunday, bringing the total to six. The agency posted updated tracks for two other tornadoes and said details are available online.
Read MoreNortheast Mississippi Community College said a new Adult Education rotation begins Monday, March 23, and enrollment is still open for students seeking a High School Equivalency Diploma.
Read MoreRegional forecasts indicate well-above-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation for the remainder of March, forecasters said.
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Commissioner Willie Simmons announced 2026 Transportation Alternatives Program awards in Meridian for sidewalks, walking trails and multi-use pathways, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said.
Read MoreDamage survey teams from the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado struck Clarkton on Sunday evening with maximum winds of 85 mph, the agency said.
Read MoreWilliam Wallace Ellis, 53, was arrested March 6 after agents said they found a felony amount of alleged methamphetamine and multiple firearms during a search of a Saltillo home.
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A social media post urged people celebrating St. Patrick’s Day to plan sober rides before drinking and warned against driving under the influence.
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An audit reveals that over 60% of funds from the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund were allocated without the endorsement of the advisory board, raising concerns about project selection oversight.
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