Tippah County, MS News
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Madalyn Sullivan of Oxford finished as first runner-up at Miss America’s Teen on Sept. 5 in Palm Beach, Florida, and earned a $9,000 scholarship, pageant officials said.
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Republicans have held three of the state’s four U.S. House seats since 2010, and political ratings and recent election returns suggest the 2026 contests will remain noncompetitive.
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Features Editor Nate Schumann responds to claims that higher education brainwashes students, emphasizing that college encourages critical thinking and diverse perspectives.
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Sunshine Sips will open Oct. 1 in Gulfport and will offer job training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the Mississippi Free Press reported. The nonprofit A Latte Opportunities will start its first training group of 10 interns Sept. 8, the report said.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit that alleged lead contamination in Jackson’s water violated residents’ constitutional rights, WJTV reported.
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City of Jackson officials told WJTV they expect the city to receive a $4.3 million economic boost from events scheduled for the Labor Day weekend, Visit Jackson said.
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The Jackson Police Department asked the public to help identify people wanted by investigators and urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS. Tips that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,500, the department said.
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As Harrison County’s population increases, officials highlight investments in public safety, mental health, and senior services during the annual State of the County Address.
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Southern Miss beat Alcorn State 49-3 in Blake Anderson’s first game as coach, fueled by three interceptions from Kobi Albert and a 123-yard, three-touchdown effort from Steven Robinson, according to the box score.
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Mississippi State defeated UL-Monroe 62-13 at Davis Wade Stadium, a dominant performance that Brian Hadad said provided a strong start to Jeff Lebby’s third season.
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