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Tippah County & Mississippi
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News, sports and community updates from Tippah County and across Mississippi. Newest stories first.
Rubio to lead first meeting of new economic diplomacy group
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will convene the Economic Diplomacy Action Group’s first meeting, two years after its creation, to focus on U.S. economic strategies abroad.
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Trump warns Iran of upcoming U.S. strikes after days of attacks
President Donald Trump told Fox News that the U.S. plans to escalate its strikes against Iran’s infrastructure, warning Tehran of severe consequences.
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MLB pauses All-Star Game for five-minute tribute to baseball, U.S. history
A five-minute video narrated by J.K. Simmons and set to Ray Charles’ performance of “America the Beautiful” aired during the 2026 All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, the broadcast showed.
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ICE officer hailed after saving driver in Missouri crash
An ICE officer applied a tourniquet and stayed with an injured driver until EMTs arrived after a July 11 collision outside Festus, Missouri, the Department of Homeland Security said.
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American League blanks National League 4-0 in All-Star Game
The American League beat the National League 4-0 at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, powered by a strong pitching effort and early run support, Fox News Digital and The Associated Press reported.
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Spain beats France 2-0 to reach World Cup final for first time since 2010
Spain defeated France 2-0 to advance to the men’s World Cup final for the first time since 2010, according to match reports.
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Founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics Says He Left Business to Become Catholic Priest
The Uplift, a series marking the United States’ 250th anniversary, profiles American heroes and pastimes and includes the e.l.f. Cosmetics founder describing his move from the beauty industry to the Catholic priesthood.
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Nolan Wells’ funeral will not be held at Mississippi Coast Coliseum, family decides
The Wells family opted to cancel plans for Nolan Wells’ funeral services at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, after initially considering the venue, according to officials.
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Hadad, Barone Return With ‘The Rumblings’ Mailbag
Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone said they have returned with a new edition of ‘The Rumblings,’ calling it an ‘award-winning’ installment of the ‘best Twitter mailbag out there’ as the offseason reaches its midpoint.
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Miss. Secretary of State Michael Watson launches run for lieutenant governor, touts fundraising and relationships
Secretary of State Michael Watson announced an 11-city tour and a campaign for lieutenant governor, saying he is the only candidate openly stumping and highlighting strong fundraising and legislative relationships.
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Supreme Court justices urge Congress to boost security funding amid rising threats
Justice Amy Coney Barrett and Justice Elena Kagan testified before Congress, highlighting increasing threats and the need for greater security measures for the Supreme Court.
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Gov. Reeves calls special session to reauthorize youth courts
Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday called lawmakers into a special session Wednesday to reauthorize Mississippi’s youth courts after related statutes expired June 30 and funding dispersal stalled.
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Reeves’ appointment of non-resident Hinds County prosecutor draws scrutiny
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves’ choice of Brad McCullouch to temporarily lead Hinds County’s district attorney’s office raises questions about residency requirements and legal challenges amid racial and political tensions.
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Mississippi AI Task Force Considers Data Center Regulations and Local Control
The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Regulation Task Force heard from officials, industry representatives, and residents on data center impacts and regulation at a two-day hearing.
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5th Circuit Vacates Ruling, Allows ICE to Hold Detainees Indefinitely
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday vacated a July 2 ruling that had required bond hearings within 90 days, a move that could leave thousands of immigrants detained without timely hearings, according to Mississippi Today reporter Mukta Joshi.
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Officials warn of severe storms, flash flooding across Mississippi
A weather advisory warned of an elevated flash-flood threat across much of Mississippi from noon through midnight Tuesday, with 3 to 5 inches of rain possible and roads likely to flood.
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MDOT shares summer travel safety tips delivered by employees’ children
The Mississippi Department of Transportation posted a playful safety message featuring children of MDOT employees and urged drivers to use the MDOT Traffic app for summer travel.
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Mississippi DPS Chaplains to Distribute Donated First Responder Bibles
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said Rock of Ages Ministries donated First Responder Bibles to its Chaplain Program, which will distribute them to first responders across the state.
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Two northbound lanes of I-55 closed for emergency repairs in Madison County
The Mississippi Department of Transportation says two inside left lanes of I-55 northbound at State Route 463 are temporarily closed for emergency concrete repair. Traffic remains passable in the right lane.
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