Fire Prevention Week Opens With Tippah Burn Ban in Place
Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 4-10 while Tippah and Benton stay under burn bans and NWS Memphis warns of elevated fire danger all week long.
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Local news from Tippah County, Mississippi, covering Ripley, Walnut, Falkner, Blue Mountain, Dumas, Tiplersville and Chalybeate. Follow county government, schools, businesses, sports, weather and community events.
Tippah County News Today, October 3: Dry Week Ahead, Final Young Frankenstein Weekend, Walnut Homecoming Win
A cold front arrives Sunday evening ahead of a dry, sunny week in drought-stricken Tippah County. Plus the final weekend of Young Frankenstein in Ripley, Walnut’s last homecoming win, and Halloween plans.
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Tippah County Weather: Cooler Nights, Dry Week Ahead
Tippah County weather turns cooler after a Sunday cold front, with sunny skies and lows near 50 next week, but little rain is in sight for the drought area.
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Walnut Beats Ashland 36-14 in Final Walnut Homecoming
Walnut homecoming ends in a 36-14 win over Ashland, the last Walnut homecoming before Walnut and Falkner merge into North Tippah High School next year.
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Young Frankenstein Wraps Final Weekend at Ripley’s Dixie Theatre
Young Frankenstein Ripley shows wrap this weekend at the Dixie Theatre, with 7 p.m. curtains Friday and Saturday and a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee on Main Street.
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Tippah County roundup, Oct. 2, 2026: New shop opens on Ripley square; movie night and volleyball honors announced
Silly Sisters opens on Ripley’s square, a free Hocus Pocus screening is announced, and county volleyball players receive tournament honors.
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Walnut Sets Sweet Treats on Main for Halloween Night
Sweet Treats on Main comes to downtown Walnut on Halloween, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m. The town wants businesses, churches and families to hand out candy.
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Tippah County Volleyball All-Tournament Team Announced
The 2026 Tippah County volleyball all-tournament team names Walnut’s Molly-Kate Rolison MVP, with honors for Walnut, Pine Grove, Falkner and Ripley players.
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Silly Sisters Opens New Shop on the Ripley Square
Silly Sisters Ripley has opened on the historic square at 118 N. Commerce St. Ripley Main Street welcomed the new shop. Here are its hours and location.
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Tippah County Archives Marks Archives Month in Ripley
The Tippah County Archives in Ripley invites residents to research family history, wills and marriage records during Archives Month, weekdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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