Tippah County, MS News
A Mississippi judge granted a preliminary injunction that allowed Trinidad Chambliss to return to Ole Miss after a months-long eligibility dispute with the NCAA. Chambliss said he is focused on spring practice and taking on a more vocal role for the Rebels.
A former Tippah County student-athlete is being recognized for a major accomplishment and commitment to service. Adrian Palmer, a Walnut
As college basketball condenses into a two-week sprint, one quality separates the storylines from the clichés: the ability to stay present. The brackets are set, the best players remain, and history is waiting — if teams can handle the moment.
NPR reported that funds Congress approved for U.S. global HIV work have not been spent promptly, threatening programs that have saved millions of lives worldwide.
The Mississippi House has passed appropriations totaling more than $5 billion for K-12 education, including teacher pay raises and increased per-student funding. The bills now head to the Senate for consideration.
Read moreThe Foundation for the Mid South awarded $550,000 to 11 organizations tackling child care, transportation and training gaps that hinder employment in the Mississippi Delta, officials said.
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Danielle Morgan urged legislators to pass Senate Bill 2016, saying elevating Visit Mississippi would align the agency with state strategy without expanding government.
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Patients across Mississippi face canceled surgeries and delayed treatments after a cyberattack on the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The hospital’s systems remain offline as authorities investigate.
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The National Weather Service office in Memphis said enabling Wireless Emergency Alerts on smartphones could save lives and urged users to check their settings.
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Police said an adult pedestrian was injured and taken to North Mississippi Medical Center after a crash on N. Gloster Street near McCullough Boulevard. Drivers were urged to use caution and consider alternate routes.
Read moreState Auditor Shad White said criminalizing illegal immigration is central to his 2026 agenda after the Mississippi Senate passed a bill to make illegal immigration a state crime, his office said.
Read moreThe Mississippi Emergency Management Agency credited volunteer groups, businesses and faith-based organizations with playing a critical role in response and recovery during a recent winter storm, the agency said.
Read moreA social media post using the hashtags #SWAW2026 and #WeatherReady urged people to have multiple ways to receive severe weather alerts, saying it reduces the chance of being caught off guard when a warning is issued.
Read moreA social media post reminded residents that outdoor sirens are effective but recommended turning on app notifications and keeping a weather radio for indoor alerts.
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