Tippah News

Legislators debate large proposed pay increases for teachers as state budgets face competing priorities, despite data showing improved student-teacher ratios and rising salaries.

Mississippi News

Mississippi lawmakers revive disaster loan program vetoed by governor

March 27, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Both chambers unanimously approved language to recreate a loan program to help local governments recover from Winter Storm Fern, placing it into a separate bill after Gov. Tate Reeves vetoed the original measure.

PBM reform dies as Speaker White calls for special session

Mississippi News

Mississippi House blocks PBM reform bill, calls for special session

March 27, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

The Mississippi House of Representatives will not move forward with PBM reform legislation after Senate amendments. House leadership urges a special session to resolve the issue.

Mississippi News

Mississippi State’s Brian O’Connor experiences first Ole Miss rivalry game

March 27, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Mississippi State coach Brian O’Connor, in his first season with the Bulldogs, will face Ole Miss in their storied rivalry this weekend. O’Connor reflects on his past NCAA experiences and his respect for the Rebels’ program.

Mississippi News

NTSB: Expansive soil pulled gas pipes loose before deadly Jackson explosions

March 27, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

A National Transportation Safety Board report says underground gas pipes in Jackson pulled free from fittings as Yazoo clay expanded and contracted, allowing gas to build up and triggering January explosions that killed an 82-year-old woman.

Mississippi News

Mississippi lawmakers remove restrictions on local opioid settlement funds

March 27, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Legislature eliminates provisions that would have mandated local governments spend opioid settlement money on addiction prevention, despite ongoing concerns from advocates and families affected by overdose deaths.

Sports

Clutch, Chaos and the Chalk That Still Crumbles: A Sweet 16 Snapshot

March 27, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Thursday’s Sweet 16 served up both theater and head-scratching moments — from a decisive tip-in that sent Purdue onward to a bench blunder that left a coach owning an embarrassing mistake.

Photos from Mississippi Department of Public Safety (Official)'s post

Local News

Mississippi Public Safety Officials Participate in Run the Rainbow for Children

March 26, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Public Safety Planning Director Josh Bromen and Ms. Courtnie took part in the Run the Rainbow event in Jackson last week, emphasizing community support.

Rain is in the forecast on Friday, but don't expect much!

Local News

Light rain possible Friday; little accumulation expected

March 26, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Forecasters say a 20% to 60% chance of very light rain is expected Friday, mainly north of Interstate 40, with totals generally 0.10 inch or less.

Photos from Northeast Mississippi Community College's post

Education

Northeast Mississippi Community College named 2026 Most Promising Place to Work in Community Colleges

March 26, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Northeast Mississippi Community College said it was named a 2026 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner, calling the campus a place people are proud to be part of.

Tippah News

Simulated radar shows low-end chance of strong storms tomorrow

Shots fired into occupied Tupelo home; no injuries, police say

McConnell joins Democrats to defend U.S. NATO membership

President Trump addresses Iran conflict in primetime speech

MISSISSIPPI NEWS

Podcast previews Mississippi State-Georgia series for SEC supremacy

Mississippi State Pitching Could Give Bulldogs Edge Over Georgia

Retail sales increase in February before Iran conflict impacts spending

LOCAL NEWS

Teen Charged with Double Murder in Tippah County After-Prom Shooting

Two Brothers Killed in Shooting at Blue Mountain After-Prom Party

Ashland Fire Battles Sixth Grass Fire Since Saturday as Dry Conditions, Storm Debris Fuel Risk

Tippah County Fire Burns More Than 700 Acres as Officials Warn of Elevated Fire Risk

SPORTS

Clutch, Chaos and the Chalk That Still Crumbles: A Sweet 16 Snapshot

William Carey women’s tennis team beats Blue Mountain in SSAC roundup

Blue Mountain Christian falls 7-0 to No. 6 William Carey at SSAC Roundup

Who Gets the Keys? The NFL’s Raiders Vote Is About More Than Estate Planning

McConnell joins Democrats to defend U.S. NATO membership

President Trump addresses Iran conflict in primetime speech

Sham Philadelphia coffee shop used to cook crack shut down; 17 arrested, AG says

Man convicted of aggravated manslaughter in killing of NYPD detective; acquitted of murder

Mississippi teachers’ pay raises face scrutiny amid budget concerns

Mississippi lawmakers revive disaster loan program vetoed by governor

Mississippi House blocks PBM reform bill, calls for special session

Mississippi State’s Brian O’Connor experiences first Ole Miss rivalry game

NTSB: Expansive soil pulled gas pipes loose before deadly Jackson explosions

Mississippi lawmakers remove restrictions on local opioid settlement funds

Clutch, Chaos and the Chalk That Still Crumbles: A Sweet 16 Snapshot

Mississippi Public Safety Officials Participate in Run the Rainbow for Children

Light rain possible Friday; little accumulation expected

Northeast Mississippi Community College named 2026 Most Promising Place to Work in Community Colleges