Tippah News

It's Day 2️⃣ of MDOT's Star-Spangled Sign celebrations in honor of America250, and while everyone ma

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said on the second day of its Star-Spangled Sign celebrations for America250 that motorists should secure coolers, chairs and other items before travel to prevent them from falling into roadways.

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Local News

Mississippi DOT warns nine children have died in hot cars this year

July 2, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said nine children have died from heatstroke in vehicles this year and urged motorists never to leave children or pets alone in cars.

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Local News

BMCU Offers RN-to-BSN Track Aimed at Working Nurses

July 2, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

BMCU says its RN-to-BSN track is designed for working nurses looking to advance careers, expand opportunities and lead with confidence. The school provided application and tuition links.

Government

Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Five Mississippi Counties

July 2, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration for five Mississippi counties after severe storms May 6-7, the governor’s office said. The storms produced seven tornadoes, injured 26 people and damaged 425 homes.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, 2026, in obs

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Miss. public safety offices to close July 3 for Independence Day

July 2, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced that its offices, including all Driver Service Bureaus, will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026, for Independence Day and will reopen Monday, July 6.

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Local News

National Weather Service in Memphis issues heat and storm action plan

July 2, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

The National Weather Service in Memphis urged residents to hydrate and avoid leaving children or pets in cars from noon to 8 p.m., and to prepare for storms from 2 to 9 p.m.

Acting AG Todd Blanche says Newsom's DOJ claims are not 'grounded in fact'

National News

Acting U.S. attorney general says Newsom’s claims not ‘grounded in fact’

July 2, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday dismissed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s assertion that the Justice Department is politically targeting him at the direction of President Donald Trump, saying the claim is “not grounded in fact,” Blanche said.

DeSantis announces plans to use new state law to target dozens of alleged terrorist groups

National News

DeSantis seeks to use new Florida law to designate 90-plus groups as terrorists

July 2, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced plans to use a newly enacted law to label more than 90 organizations, including CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood and Antifa, as terrorist groups pending approval by the Florida Cabinet.

Kelly endorses vice admiral ousted by Hegseth running for Congress

National News

Sen. Kelly endorses Nancy Lacore in South Carolina House race

July 2, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Sen. Mark Kelly on Wednesday endorsed Democrat Nancy Lacore, a former three-star admiral and ex-chief of the Navy Reserve, her campaign said. Lacore is running for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, her campaign said.

German FIFA World Cup tourist to visit White House

National News

German FIFA World Cup fan invited to White House by U.S. envoy

July 2, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

A viral FIFA World Cup fan who deleted his social media account after Germany’s loss received a public invitation to the White House from a U.S. official.

Tippah News

SKYWARN class set for next week at Henderson City Hall

NWS Memphis warns of highs in upper 90s to lower 100s tomorrow

NEMCC Adult Education to begin new rotation Sept. 8

MBI investigates after Claiborne County deputy fatally shot near Hermanville

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MISSISSIPPI NEWS

Gulfport to close section of Dixie Avenue for sewer cave-in repairs

Two men hospitalized after Jackson shooting on Sunset Drive, police say

Jackson police investigate after man found dead in ditch

LOCAL NEWS

Man Arrested in Blue Mountain Sentenced to Nearly Five Years for Illegal Reentry

Test Results and Test Rankings for Tippah County Schools Show Highs and Lows for 2025-2026

Booneville Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Involving Bicyclist

Walnut Man Charged in Prentiss County Bad Check Investigation

SPORTS

College football’s new wild west: courts, conferences and the return of ex‑NFL talent

Blue Mountain Christian women beat Talladega 4-0

Preseason Flashes, Contract Chases and Camp Heat: Why the NFL’s August Noise Matters

When a Joint Practice Becomes a Headline: Lessons from the Giants‑Dolphins Skirmish

Ex‑USCIS official, accomplice charged in alleged $960,000 citizenship bribery scheme

U.S. restricts government travel to Nogales, Sonora over unspecified threat

Armed man lunges at Ohio gubernatorial candidate at Canfield Fair; several injured

U.S. envoy says confident trilateral talks will yield ‘good resolution’ to Ukraine war

Mississippi DOT urges motorists to secure loads during America250 celebrations

Mississippi DOT warns nine children have died in hot cars this year

BMCU Offers RN-to-BSN Track Aimed at Working Nurses

Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Five Mississippi Counties

Miss. public safety offices to close July 3 for Independence Day

National Weather Service in Memphis issues heat and storm action plan

Acting U.S. attorney general says Newsom’s claims not ‘grounded in fact’

DeSantis seeks to use new Florida law to designate 90-plus groups as terrorists

Sen. Kelly endorses Nancy Lacore in South Carolina House race

German FIFA World Cup fan invited to White House by U.S. envoy