Tippah News

Mississippi authorities seize large amounts of meth, marijuana

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Interdiction Unit said it seized 376 pounds of methamphetamine, 82 pounds of marijuana and two kilograms of powder cocaine during a commercial vehicle inspection on Interstate 22.

Mississippi News

State Sen. Daniel Sparks enters Mississippi auditor race

May 20, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

With incumbent Auditor Shad White expected to run for governor in 2027, State Sen. Daniel Sparks announced his bid for Mississippi state auditor, citing his financial background and legislative experience, the Magnolia Tribune reported.

Mississippi News

NAACP calls for boycott of Southern public university sports over voting rights

May 20, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

The NAACP launched an “Out of Bounds” campaign Tuesday urging Black athletes, families, alumni and fans to withhold athletic and financial support from public universities in seven Southern states it says are restricting Black voting representation.

Mississippi News

Mississippi Democratic Party plans protests after Supreme Court redistricting ruling

May 20, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

The Mississippi Democratic Party announced plans for nonviolent protests, including boycotts, following the Supreme Court’s decision to vacate a redistricting order that could cost the party seats in state legislature.

Mississippi News

NAACP urges boycott of public universities in seven states over voting rights

May 20, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

The NAACP on Tuesday launched the “Out of Bounds” campaign urging Black athletes, fans and alumni to withhold support from public universities in states it says are undermining Black voting representation.

Mississippi News

Job fair at Jackson Medical Mall connects jobseekers with employers and services

May 20, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Dozens attended Clocked In, a free workforce expo at the Jackson Medical Mall on May 19 that aimed to link employers, training programs and community groups with people seeking work, organizers said.

Local News

Tita’s Tacos & Tamales to Serve at Burnside Music Fest in Ripley

May 20, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Burnside Music Fest organizers said Tita’s Tacos & Tamales will serve street tacos, tamales and other fresh-made items at the festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in historic downtown Ripley.

Photos from Northeast Mississippi Community College's post

Education

Northeast Mississippi Community College congratulates 2026 High School Equivalency graduates

May 20, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program congratulated its 2026 High School Equivalency graduates, saying they showed ‘unwavering determination’ in the face of adversity. The program posted a link to photos on Flickr.

We are so proud of the 348 students who earned a spot on Northeast Mississippi Community College’s S

Education

348 students make Northeast Mississippi Community College spring President’s List

May 20, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Northeast Mississippi Community College said 348 students earned spots on its Spring 2026 President’s List after posting perfect 4.0 grade-point averages. The college posted the full list of honorees online.

Congratulations to Northeast student Riley Perkins on receiving the CPRAM Scholarship!

Education

Northeast student Riley Perkins receives CPRAM scholarship

May 20, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Riley Perkins of Northeast was awarded the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi scholarship and will attend the University of Mississippi this fall, the school said.

Tippah News

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden, representative says

Nearly half of Americans unsure what America 250 marks, Cato poll finds

Trump rebukes communism at Mount Rushmore during Independence Day kickoff

Celebrities and NFL stars attend Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden

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MISSISSIPPI NEWS

JTRAN contract talks stalled, union says

Jackson murder suspect found dead in jail cell, sheriff says

Mississippi anglers can fish without a license July 4

LOCAL NEWS

Walnut Man Charged in Prentiss County Bad Check Investigation

New Tippah County Fair website TippahCountyFair.com launches ahead of 81st annual event

Tippah County Fair announces schedule for 2026 edition

Tippah County resident, former Corinth teacher accused of making AI videos of students sentenced

SPORTS

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Summer of Interruptions: What a Suspended U.S. Open Tells Us About Sport Right Now

Stars, Shadows and Schemes: What Son’s Cold Spell and Pochettino’s Arrival Tell Us About the 2026 World Cup

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden, representative says

Nearly half of Americans unsure what America 250 marks, Cato poll finds

Trump rebukes communism at Mount Rushmore during Independence Day kickoff

Celebrities and NFL stars attend Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden

Mississippi interdiction unit seizes 376 pounds of meth, 82 pounds of marijuana

State Sen. Daniel Sparks enters Mississippi auditor race

NAACP calls for boycott of Southern public university sports over voting rights

Mississippi Democratic Party plans protests after Supreme Court redistricting ruling

NAACP urges boycott of public universities in seven states over voting rights

Job fair at Jackson Medical Mall connects jobseekers with employers and services

Tita’s Tacos & Tamales to Serve at Burnside Music Fest in Ripley

Northeast Mississippi Community College congratulates 2026 High School Equivalency graduates

348 students make Northeast Mississippi Community College spring President’s List

Northeast student Riley Perkins receives CPRAM scholarship