Tippah County, MS News
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Nick Bain announced a 2027 run for Mississippi state auditor and received an endorsement from former Gov. Phil Bryant, who called him a “proven conservative,” Bain told Magnolia Tribune.
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Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney is promoting a private exchange offering short-term health policies he says will be cheaper than individual plans, after a 2026 bill to create a state exchange failed.
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University officials said students can return to Alexander Hall after a weekend power outage and fire suppression activation tied to severe storms. About 223 residents requested temporary relocation, officials said.
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Legislature included a $2 million line item for a Tupelo hotel tied to a public official’s family, but Gov. Tate Reeves vetoed the funding amid questions over transparency and local support.
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Jackson has asked a federal judge to prevent the creation of a new water authority, arguing that the state law encroaches on federal jurisdiction over the city’s water systems.
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Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes said he wants the city to extend its youth curfew to better protect children, WJTV reported. The current curfew is expected to expire in September.
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Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf said Friday that Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz again amid a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, contradicting President Donald Trump, who said the strait was “open for business.”
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Walmart announced Thursday it will remodel 19 stores in Mississippi this year as part of wider investments to update layouts, expand food options and speed delivery, the company said.
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Jackson State University has appointed Denise Jones Gregory as its 14th president, ending a months-long search process. Gregory has served as interim president since May 2023.
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The Supreme Court unanimously decided that certain environmental lawsuits against oil companies should be heard in federal court, reversing a lower court decision. The ruling impacts cases involving coastal land loss in Louisiana.
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