Tippah, Benton Burn Bans Stay in Place as Drought Deepens
The Tippah County and Benton County burn ban orders remain in effect as drought deepens and forecasters call for dry weather into early next week.
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The Tippah County and Benton County burn ban orders remain in effect as drought deepens and forecasters call for dry weather into early next week.
Read MoreNorth Tippah is scheduled to perform at 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at Corinth High School. Ripley is also listed among participating bands.
Read MoreMississippi archery deer season opens Oct. 1 in Tippah and Benton counties. See North Central unit dates, bag limits, and other October hunting seasons.
Read MoreRipley First Monday Trade Day opens its October Market Oct. 3-4 on Highway 15 South. Get the hours, location and tips for shoppers before you go.
Read MoreRipley crowns its Homecoming court and hosts Booneville tonight, with Falkner and Walnut also playing at home. Plus a South Tippah cafeteria job posting and a look at the sunny, dry weekend weather outlook across Tippah County.
Read MoreSouth Tippah School District is hiring cafeteria substitutes for its Child Nutrition team in Ripley. Here’s how to apply and who to contact for details.
Read MoreRipley’s first Homecoming parade since the 1980s rolls downtown tonight at 6:30 p.m., drier air brings highs near 90, and a $2.6 million Industrial Timber expansion adds 11 jobs in Ripley. Spirit of Ripley Festival sign-ups are also open for Oct. 30.
Read MoreRipley Main Street says the Homecoming parade returns Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m., followed by a 7:30 p.m. community pep rally.
Read MoreThe Spirit of Ripley Festival and Chili Cook-Off hits downtown Ripley Oct. 30. Here’s how to enter the cook-off, reserve a booth or join trunk-or-treat.
Read MoreAn Industrial Timber expansion in Ripley will add 11 jobs and a new 36,000-square-foot building, a $2.6 million investment in Tippah County, MDA says.
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