Tippah County, MS News
Police said an adult pedestrian was injured and taken to North Mississippi Medical Center after a crash on N. Gloster Street near McCullough Boulevard. Drivers were urged to use caution and consider alternate routes.
Read MoreState Auditor Shad White said criminalizing illegal immigration is central to his 2026 agenda after the Mississippi Senate passed a bill to make illegal immigration a state crime, his office said.
Read MoreThe Mississippi Emergency Management Agency credited volunteer groups, businesses and faith-based organizations with playing a critical role in response and recovery during a recent winter storm, the agency said.
Read MoreA social media post using the hashtags #SWAW2026 and #WeatherReady urged people to have multiple ways to receive severe weather alerts, saying it reduces the chance of being caught off guard when a warning is issued.
Read MoreA social media post reminded residents that outdoor sirens are effective but recommended turning on app notifications and keeping a weather radio for indoor alerts.
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The Capitol Police Crime Scene Unit welcomes four new officers, emphasizing their commitment to thorough investigation and public safety.
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MDOT reported that a crash on I-55 at Lawrence Street Exit 20A in Pike County was moved to the right shoulder and traffic was flowing again.
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Senate Bill 2049 of the 2025 legislative session directs $18 million in capital funds to the Strategic Multi-Modal Investments Fund to boost freight capacity and activity at airports, ports and railroads, the bill says.
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U.S. 45 southbound in Wayne County will close at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, for about two weeks for drainage structure repairs, the state’s Department of Transportation said. Motorists were advised to detour via State Route 57 and State Route 42.
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The National Weather Service said the theme for Tennessee’s Severe Weather Awareness Week focuses on ways to receive weather information and urged people to follow local NWS offices on social media.
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