Tippah County, MS News
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The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus calls for more information as authorities investigate the fatal police shooting of a 1-year-old boy in Senatobia. Family members and advocates seek clarity and accountability.
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The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources will offer a free, three-day Seafood HACCP workshop Sept. 15-17 in Biloxi for industry members and others, MDMR said. The course meets FDA training requirements and awards certificates from the Association of Food and Drug Officials.
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Shedd Aquarium said four belugas arrived in Chicago as part of a government-approved rescue plan to move animals from Marineland to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain.
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An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Monday at 8 p.m., with heat index values approaching 110 degrees, WCBI reported. Rain chances return later in the week as high pressure breaks down.
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Kosciusko enters the 2026 season led by returning players who reached last year’s state championship, coach Casey Orr said. The Whippets open Aug. 21 against Richland.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will open five disaster service centers at noon Aug. 18 to help residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur in June, the agency said.
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Women gathered in Jackson for the Women Inspire Women Luncheon to elevate mindsets, foster community and raise money for breast cancer awareness, organizers said.
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Commentators Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone said Mississippi State’s first preseason scrimmage raised questions about whether the roster can sustain aggressive play calling by Jeff Lebby and Zach Arnett.
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Scott Colom, a Democrat and district attorney from Mississippi, is attempting to defeat Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, a feat not achieved since 1942. His campaign faces long odds in a heavily Republican state.
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The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies offers 12-week internships in four departments to give students hands-on experience in research and marine mammal care, the institute said.
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