Tippah News

Fire Chief Kelly Elliott spoke to members of the CIC professional development program during a recent staff meeting, and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety recognized Pamela McAfee for her service, the department said.

A social media alert urged residents to ignore texts claiming the Driver Service Bureau will suspend licenses or cancel vehicle registrations and to delete any suspicious messages.

Commissioner Sean Tindell and Sen. Dean Kirby said the new headquarters brings all divisions into one location and consolidates departments to improve teamwork and efficiency at the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation says crews are continuing cleanup after overnight storms that downed trees and utility lines, blocking multiple highways.

The U.S. Postal Service said its Stamp Out Hunger food drive will collect nonperishable items left by mailboxes on Saturday, May 9. Letter carriers will pick up donations during regular delivery, the USPS said.