Tippah News

Trump takes motorcade into Reflecting Pool, blasts past ‘$38M disaster’ fix under Obama

President Donald Trump inspected the National Mall’s Reflecting Pool, highlighting a recent $1.8 million restoration and criticizing previous spending under Obama. He also unveiled a new color for the site.

Another LIV golfer remains committed to staying put: 'I have full faith in the future of LIV'

National News

LIV Golf players express loyalty amid funding uncertainties

May 8, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Several LIV Golf players have reaffirmed their commitment to the tour despite the Saudi-backed funding ending after 2026, highlighting confidence in LIV’s future and its unique format.

National News

U.S. says it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

May 8, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

U.S. Central Command said Thursday that U.S. forces intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and struck Iranian military facilities it said were responsible.

National News

North Korea says it will deploy long-range artillery capable of striking Seoul

May 8, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

State media reported that North Korea will deploy new long-range artillery systems able to reach the Seoul area this year and will commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks.

Mississippi News

Valincius, Chance fuel Mississippi State to 10-3 Game 1 win over Auburn

May 8, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Tomas Valincius dominated on the mound and Bryce Chance hit his second grand slam of the season as Mississippi State beat Auburn 10-3 in Game 1. Broadcasters broke down the win and discussed rumors about Ryan McPherson.

Several Mississippi schools among thousands impacted by cyberattack on Canvas system

Mississippi News

Several Mississippi schools among thousands hit in Canvas cyberattack

May 8, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Canvas parent Instructure said it was the target of a criminal cybersecurity incident as the hacker group ShinyHunters claimed it had breached the company and threatened to leak data from schools unless paid.

Mississippi News

Magnolia Tribune recalls missionary Mary Fisher in reflection on Revelation 5

May 8, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

A Magnolia Tribune post reflects on Revelation 5:9-10 and recounts the death of Mary Fisher, a Welsh missionary candidate who, the post says, was killed in a terrorist raid while teaching in Zimbabwe.

Noah “Soggy” Sweat’s “The Whiskey Speech” to be presented at Two Mississippi Museums

Mississippi News

Documentary on Noah “Soggy” Sweat to screen May 17 at Two Mississippi Museums

May 8, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Two Mississippi Museums will present a documentary about Judge Noah S. “Soggy” Sweat and his famed 1952 “Whiskey Speech” at 2 p.m. on May 17, museum officials said.

Mississippi News

Storm with multiple tornadoes damages hundreds of homes in Mississippi

May 8, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

A Wednesday night storm in Mississippi produced several tornadoes, injuring 17 people and damaging hundreds of homes across three counties, officials say.

Mississippi News

At least three tornadoes rip across southwest Mississippi, damage about 500 homes

May 8, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Powerful storms that included at least three tornadoes struck southwest Mississippi on Wednesday night, injuring at least 17 people and damaging roughly 500 homes, officials said.

Tippah News

Ripley Main Street shares photos of Fourth of July fireworks

Humidity to raise heat index late week as temperatures climb to near normal

Northeast offers iPad to every student, college says

FEMA offers Individual Assistance to five Miss. counties after May storms

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MISSISSIPPI NEWS

Columbus Air Force Base opens gates for Freedom Fest to mark America’s 250th

Person shot multiple times in Jackson, police say

Four Mississippi pitchers named to USA Baseball Collegiate National Team

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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Bench Bright Spots, Bench Worries: What the USMNT’s Group Stage Really Left Behind

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

Trump administration plans 528-bed holding center near Louisiana deportation hub

Trump to host NYSE, Nasdaq officials to mark launch of ‘Trump Accounts’

Kentucky and Rhode Island towns celebrate July 4 without political talks

NCAA president says walking away from Protect College Sports Act would be a ‘mistake’

Trump visits Reflecting Pool, criticizes Obama-era project as costly disaster

LIV Golf players express loyalty amid funding uncertainties

U.S. says it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

North Korea says it will deploy long-range artillery capable of striking Seoul

Valincius, Chance fuel Mississippi State to 10-3 Game 1 win over Auburn

Several Mississippi schools among thousands hit in Canvas cyberattack

Magnolia Tribune recalls missionary Mary Fisher in reflection on Revelation 5

Documentary on Noah “Soggy” Sweat to screen May 17 at Two Mississippi Museums

Storm with multiple tornadoes damages hundreds of homes in Mississippi

At least three tornadoes rip across southwest Mississippi, damage about 500 homes