Tippah News

As Independence Day approaches, the Mississippi Department of Transportation emphasizes the importance of tire safety, especially for holiday travel. Experts recommend routine maintenance to stay road-ready.

The National Weather Service on July 1, 2026, upgraded portions of central, northern and eastern Mississippi to a Slight Risk for severe storms, warning of damaging winds and isolated severe thunderstorms mainly between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m.

The National Weather Service in Memphis asked residents to submit storm reports online at weather.gov/meg/submitstormreport. The office said the reports help issue and verify warnings and convey ongoing threats.

The Tupelo Police Department said Capt. Beth Smith completed Session 298 of the FBI National Academy, a 10-week leadership program in Quantico. Smith joined the department in 2003 and now commands the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said two officers met with the Pascagoula High School football team to discuss leadership, integrity and discipline. The department said lessons learned through sports can serve as a foundation for future careers.

The Cut-Off in Ripley is inviting food trucks to serve at its 204 South Commerce Street location while Chula’s pauses operations from July 4 to 20, organizers said.

The Cut-Off announced it will show the Robin Williams film “RV” outdoors Friday at 204 S. Commerce Street in Ripley, with the movie to begin at dusk.

Special agents with the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor arrested Christy Hodge, alleging she altered county records to conceal the conversion of $13,356.89 in public funds, the office said.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency warned July 1, 2026, that heat indices could reach 110 to 115 degrees and isolated severe thunderstorms are possible statewide this afternoon and evening.

Forecasters say a level 2 of 5 slight risk for severe storms will affect north Mississippi this afternoon and evening. A level 1 of 5 marginal risk extends along I-40 and around the Memphis metro area.

Northeast Mississippi Community College said 18 students in its Tishomingo Adult Education class earned high school equivalency diplomas during the 2025-26 school year. The program will begin accepting new students Aug. 10, 2026.

Five winning entries from the Star-Spangled Sign Contest will appear on Mississippi digital highway signs starting today and run through the weekend, the contest’s organizers said. The messages, part of America250 Mississippi, mix patriotic themes with safety reminders, including one urging drivers to use their blinkers.

Police charged a 28-year-old Tupelo man with burglary after officers found him inside a homeowner’s detached garage on June 27, authorities said.

Ripley’s says Ripley’s Blues Alley features murals and an on-site audio activation that allows visitors to hear hill country blues artists. The attraction is being promoted as a hidden gem.

Members of the Palmer-Donnell House Guild learned about a renovated nursing education center and a new health sciences facility at Blue Mountain Christian University during Reunion Weekend, the guild said.

Blue Mountain Christian University posted aerial photos taken by We Can Drone that the school said show the campus, its growing community and progress on a new Center for Grace and Healing.

The U.S. National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee warned in a morning post that heat indices could exceed 105°F and isolated storms, mainly across north Mississippi, may produce gusts up to 60 mph.

The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy congratulated Cadet Class 69 on its one-year reunion in a social media post, thanking members for their service and commitment, the academy said.