Tippah County Rain Returns: Storms Sunday, Showers Election Day
Tippah County rain returns this weekend after a dry October, with storms likely Sunday and more showers and gusty winds possible on Election Day.
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Hardeman County Election Day: District 80 Seat Up for Grabs
Hardeman County Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. as voters pick a new District 80 state representative and a governor.
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Mississippi News Report — Saturday, Oct 31: Tupelo, Halloween
Mississippi news for Saturday, October 31, 2026: six people were arrested in a Tupelo armed robbery that left one person shot, a 105-year-old World War II veteran voted absentee in person in DeSoto County, Halloween rain is expected to hold off until after trick-or-treating in Corinth, and Mississippi State swept Ole Miss in volleyball in Oxford.
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Montreal punches cited in theories about Harry Houdini’s Oct. 31, 1926 death, Fox News reports
Harry Houdini died Oct. 31, 1926; Fox News Digital reports that punches in Montreal nine days earlier are often blamed for his ruptured appendix and fatal peritonitis.
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The 5 Best Shop Vacuums for Tippah County Garages and Barns
From a budget 6-gallon Shop-Vac to a 14-gallon RIDGID with HEPA filtration and a cordless DEWALT, five well-reviewed shop vacuums for Tippah County garages and barns.
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SpaceX reportedly seeks access to 80,000 U.S. cell sites to build Starlink mobile network
Fox News reports SpaceX is negotiating access to at least 80,000 U.S. cell sites to expand Starlink into a nationwide cellphone carrier that could challenge major operators.
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Six arrested after armed robbery, shooting on Lake Circle Drive in Tupelo
Tupelo Police say six were arrested in connection with an Oct. 25 armed robbery on Lake Circle Drive in Tupelo; one person was shot and taken to North Mississippi Medical Center.
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ICE arrests Alpha Bah in New York City after release from local custody, DHS says
ICE arrested Alpha Bah at about 3:25 p.m. at a temporary New York City residence, ending a manhunt after his release from local custody, DHS told Fox News Digital.
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Mississippi News Report — Friday, Oct 30: Olive Branch Fire, MACCC
Mississippi news for Friday, October 30, 2026: two people and five dogs were rescued from an Olive Branch house fire, Northwest and Hinds meet for the MACCC title, and Tupelo police arrest two suspects after a vehicle pursuit.
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Tennessee Child Support: Free Paternity Q&A Set for Nov. 4
Tennessee child support experts host a free virtual paternity Q&A Nov. 4 for Middleton and Hardeman County parents, with private case breakout sessions.
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Hatchie River Mural: Artist Paints 100-Foot Creation Scene
Artist Mary Spellings finished a 100-foot Hatchie River mural for the Hatchie River Conservancy, painted from a scissor lift under a bridge in two weeks.
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Bill to merge six community college districts dies in committee
A January 2026 bill by Rep. Trey Lamar to merge six community college districts died in committee after leaders and students petitioned, WJTV reported.
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Hardeman County Chamber Marks 50 Years Serving Business
The Hardeman County Chamber of Commerce marks 50 years supporting local business. Director Vickie Walton reflects on its history and plans ahead.
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MDOT warns Mississippi motorists of increased deer collisions this fall
MDOT warns Mississippi drivers that deer activity rises in fall, citing 4,000+ deer-vehicle reports in 2025 and a higher risk from Oct. through Jan.
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Tippah County sports roundup, Oct. 30, 2026: Walnut boys second at state; BMCU basketball teams win
Walnut takes second in Class 2A cross-country, three county football teams fall, and BMCU’s men and women earn basketball wins.
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Special elections Nov. 3 to fill Mississippi House Districts 70 and 77
Mississippi voters in House Districts 70 (Hinds County) and 77 (Rankin, Simpson) will hold nonpartisan special elections Nov. 3 to fill unexpired terms, Magnolia Tribune reports.
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Mississippi State coach Brian O’Connor to receive Scouting award Nov. 25 in Starkville
Mississippi State coach Brian O’Connor will be honored with the John Robert Arnold Champion for Scouting Award at a Nov. 25 fundraising luncheon in Starkville, SuperTalk Mississippi reported.
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DOJ subpoenas three Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder employees to appear in court on Nov. 4
The Justice Department subpoenaed three Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder employees to appear in court Nov. 4 in a probe of non-U.S. citizen voting, The Associated Press reported.
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Hickory Flat, Walnut 2nd at State Cross Country Championships
Hickory Flat and Walnut boys each finished runner-up at the state cross country championships Oct. 29, led by top-three runs from McConnell and Paul.
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Arts, crafts and music festivals scheduled across Mississippi in November 2026
Multiple arts, crafts and music festivals are scheduled across Mississippi in November 2026, including Mistletoe Marketplace in Jackson (Nov. 4–7) and Peter Anderson (Nov. 7–8).
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