Tippah County, MS News
Clarence C. Lee, 42, was arrested July 2, 2026, and charged with burglary of a dwelling after an armed individual tried to enter a home on Elderberry Street, the Tupelo Police Department said. A judge ordered a $75,000 bond and the case will be presented to the Lee County grand jury, the department said.
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The Tupelo Police Department said School Resource Officers recently ran a Youth Softball Summer Camp to teach skills and provide a week of fun for young athletes.
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BMCU said it is accepting applications for an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program aimed at students ready to begin a nursing career. Tuition and application details are available on the school’s website.
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Temperatures that are cooler than last week are expected to warm, with highs rising above average and heat indices possibly reaching the triple digits by the end of next weekend, forecasters say.
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Mississippi is still eligible to win the American Association of State Troopers’ ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ award. Voting closes July 13.
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Ripley Main Street posted photos of a Fourth of July fireworks show hosted by First Baptist Church Ripley and credited the images to Lolly Lins Photography, the group said.
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Forecasters said temperatures will rise to normal by Wednesday and 3 to 5 degrees above normal by Friday. Increased humidity will push heat indices higher from Thursday onward, with breezes and scattered storms offering localized relief.
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FEMA said Individual Assistance is available to residents of Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln and Wilkinson counties affected by the May 6-7 severe storms. Applications are open online, by phone or through the FEMA app.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said all adult education classes will be closed during July for staff professional development. The college said offices will remain open to assist current and prospective students ahead of the 2026-27 academic year.
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Expect afternoon highs in the 90s through Wednesday, with heat index values between 90 and 100 degrees. Hotter weather returns later in the week.
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