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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Mississippi News Report — Sat, Oct 3: I-55 closure, kratom arrests
The Saturday, October 3 morning edition of the Mississippi News Report rounds up the latest across Mississippi — a Sunday I-55 closure in Jackson for a tower demolition, a FEMA assistance deadline for Tropical Storm Arthur victims, and arrests in suspected kratom deaths near Ole Miss.
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Northwestern opens $875 million Ryan Field with 34-13 win over Penn State
Northwestern opened its new $875 million Ryan Field with a 34-13 victory over Penn State, piling up 506 yards of offense, 413 rushing, Fox News’ Outkick reported.
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Mississippi News Report — Fri, Oct 2: Missing Teen, Theatre Closes
Mississippi News Report for Friday, Oct. 2, 2026: 8 of the biggest stories from across Mississippi.
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TAEP Cost-Share Window Closes Oct. 7 for Hardeman Farmers
The TAEP cost-share application window for Tennessee farmers, including Middleton and Hardeman County producers, closes Oct. 7. Applications are online only.
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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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Fox News Media tops YouTube in Q3 2026 with 918 million video views, Emplifi data shows
Fox News Media was the No. 1 news brand on YouTube in the third quarter of 2026 with 918 million video views and led social engagement with 280 million interactions, Emplifi reports.
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Free Hocus Pocus screening set for Oct. 17 at The Cut-Off in Ripley
Ripley Main Street plans a free outdoor Hocus Pocus screening Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at The Cut-Off. Bring chairs or blankets; costumes are welcome.
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Thousands of legal immigrants in U.S. lose Medicaid coverage as GOP cuts take effect
Thousands of refugees and other legal immigrants in the U.S. lost Medicaid coverage on Oct. 1 after GOP ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ cuts took effect, The Hill reported.
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Grassley calls on Trump administration to finalize kratom rule
Sen. Chuck Grassley on Oct. 2, 2026, called on the Trump administration to finalize a proposed rule limiting kratom sales, The Hill reported.
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Fox News: Aces fans call Indiana Fever fans “racist” while defending A’ja Wilson after Game 2 seating confrontation
Fox News reported Oct. 2, 2026, that some Las Vegas Aces fans defended A’ja Wilson by accusing Indiana Fever fans of racism after Wilson confronted a spectator.
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Middleton Volleyball Senior Night Honors Seven Seniors
Middleton volleyball senior night on Oct. 1 honored seven Lady Tigers from the Class of 2027, including three seniors who have played for seven years.
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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 sports roundup, Oct. 2, 2026: Pine Grove rallies; Ripley and Falkner sweep
Pine Grove rallies past Saltillo, Ripley and Falkner sweep, and BMCU soccer teams earn a 4–1 win and a 1–1 draw at Brewton-Parker.
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Talarico leads Paxton by 2 points in tightening Texas Senate race
A Fox News poll reported Oct. 2, 2026, shows James Talarico leading Ken Paxton by two points among likely Texas voters; the lead is within the poll’s 3-point margin of error.
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Arthur Strong arrested, charged with first-degree arson in Batesville mobile home fire
Arthur Strong was arrested and charged with first-degree arson in a Batesville mobile home fire, the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office said; arrest was Sept. 30, 2026.
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Mississippi producers to receive about $423 million from federal farm safety-net updates
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith said Mississippi agricultural producers will receive about $423 million in additional federal farm-assistance after 2025 changes to safety-net programs.
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Alabama seeks 17th straight series win at Mississippi State; Kamario Taylor anchors Bulldogs
Alabama, No. 7, visits Mississippi State in Starkville seeking a 17th straight series win; Magnolia Tribune (Oct. 2, 2026) reports Kamario Taylor has led the 4-0 Bulldogs.
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Sylvester Stallone says he showered in clothes to save money while living in New York City
Sylvester Stallone says he showered in his clothes to avoid laundromat costs while struggling in New York City, details he recounts in his memoir and to Fox News Digital.
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