Ripley Holiday Open House Set for Sunday, Nov. 1
The Ripley Holiday Open House is Sunday, Nov. 1, from noon to 4 p.m., with local shopping, food and pop-up shops at The Cut-Off. Vendors can sign up now.
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Gilleylen pleads to manslaughter and cocaine trafficking; sentenced in Aberdeen
Don C. Gilleylen pleaded guilty to manslaughter and trafficking cocaine and was sentenced to concurrent prison terms, the First Circuit DA’s Office said Oct. 1, 2026.
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Bolivia deploys police and military to strategic routes to protect supply lines, defense minister says
Bolivia has deployed police and military to strategic routes and access points to protect supply lines and critical infrastructure, Defense Minister Ernesto Justiniano told Fox News Digital.
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Toys ‘R’ Us to open at The Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl on Oct. 5, 2026
Toys ‘R’ Us will open a 4,645-square-foot standalone store at The Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl on Oct. 5, 2026, SuperTalk Mississippi reported.
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Tippah County sports roundup, Oct. 1, 2026: Three volleyball teams host tonight
Ripley, Pine Grove and Falkner host Thursday volleyball; Friday brings Pontotoc cross-country races and three county football games.
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Oxford Police Warn of Deadly Synthetic Kratom After Early-Morning Overdose
OXFORD, Miss. — Oxford police are warning residents across North Mississippi — including right here in Tippah County — about
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Oktoberfest Postponed to Saturday, October 24 at Jefferson Street Tap Room
Due to the weather, Oktoberfest has been POSTPONED until Saturday, October 24th! Same great food, fun, and live music —
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Pumpkin Adventure set for Oct. 7–10, 14–17 and 21–24 at Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum
SuperTalk Mississippi reported the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson will host Pumpkin Adventure Oct. 7–10, 14–17 and 21–24; admission $12, under-1 free.
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Tippah County News Today, Oct. 1: Rain Friday, Burn Ban, Voter Deadline
Rain is expected Friday after a hot, dry stretch, but Tippah County’s burn ban stays in place. Also today: three home volleyball matches, supervisors meetings, and Monday’s voter registration deadline.
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Two Oxford vape store clerks jailed, face federal drug charges
Two Oxford vape store clerks were jailed and charged federally after investigators traced purchases tied to two Ole Miss students’ deaths, Fox News reported.
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Padres eliminate Cubs with 8-0 and 4-1 wins in San Diego
The San Diego Padres eliminated the Chicago Cubs from the NL Wild Card series with 8-0 and 4-1 wins in San Diego, Outkick reported Oct. 1, 2026.
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North Tippah School Cafeterias Earn A Health Ratings
North Tippah cafeterias at Chalybeate, Falkner and Walnut all earned an A rating after a surprise Mississippi State Department of Health inspection.
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No. 7 Alabama travels to Starkville to face No. 16 Mississippi State Saturday at noon ET
No. 7 Alabama travels to Starkville to face No. 16 Mississippi State Saturday at noon ET in a matchup of two unbeaten SEC teams, Magnolia Tribune reported.
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Mississippi News Report — Thu, Oct 1: Booker, Voter Deadline
Your Thursday morning Mississippi News Report for October 1, 2026: Sen. Cory Booker is set to campaign for Scott Colom in the Mississippi Senate race, the Oct. 5 voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 midterms is days away, and Jackson State swept Mississippi Valley State in SWAC volleyball.
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Sinton barbecue joint removes brisket from regular menu as beef prices rise
Butter’s BBQ in Sinton removed brisket from its regular menu and will sell it only by online pre-order, owner Andrew Soto told Fox News Digital on Oct. 1, 2026.
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Atlanta Dream advance to WNBA semifinals with 83-75 Game 2 win over Mystics
The Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics 83-75 to reach the WNBA semifinals for the first time since 2018, Fox News reported Oct. 1, 2026.
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Mississippi News Report — Wed, Sep 30: Bank Arrest, $6B Data Center
Your Wednesday evening Mississippi News Report: Southaven police arrested a suspect in Wednesday morning’s Renasant Bank robbery, a $6 billion data center is planned for Jefferson Davis County, and Blue Mountain Christian University’s president announced his retirement.
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South Tippah Honors Ripley Students for Perfect MAAP Scores
South Tippah School Board honored Ripley students who earned perfect MAAP scores on 2025-26 state tests in ELA, math, science and end-of-course exams.
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Texas fugitive arrested in Pearl after Crime Stoppers tip
Pearl police said a Crime Stoppers tip led to the arrest of Alejandro Santos-Herrera, wanted in Montgomery County, Texas on a charge of indecency with a child/sexual contact.
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MSU Extension asks Mississippi residents to watch for spotted lanternfly
MSU Extension asked Mississippians on Sept. 30, 2026, to watch for the invasive spotted lanternfly, which can damage grapes, other fruit crops and landscapes.
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