Tippah County, MS News
Josh Hubbard has hit three-pointers and scored consistently since arriving at Mississippi State, but some fans have not given him full credit, writers Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk say.
TIPPAH COUNTY, Miss. (Feb. 18, 2026) — Restoration efforts continue across Tippah County as TEPAConnect crews work to repair widespread
The league reportedly plans to enact anti-tanking rules next season. Good. But sources and headlines don’t equal a finished policy — and fans deserve clarity before the buzzer.
President Donald Trump wrote Thursday on Truth Social that he will direct the Department of Defense and other agencies to release files on unidentified flying objects and “alien and extraterrestrial life.”
The National Weather Service warns of isolated severe storms across Mississippi on Saturday, with temperatures expected to fall after the storms pass.
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Josh Hubbard scored a career-high 46 points, including a program-record 10 three-pointers, leading Mississippi State to a 91-85 victory over Auburn after blowing an 18-point lead.
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Mississippi’s graduation rate increased to 90.8% in 2024-25, while the dropout rate fell to 7%, according to the state Department of Education.
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Senator Chad McMahan advocates for funding to support grants for small towns, highlighting their role in economic development. The funding remains unappropriated for three years.
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After the Senate Education Committee defeated House Bill 2, Mississippi First’s executive director urged a balanced conversation on school choice and released survey findings showing widespread parental interest in options.
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The Mississippi Department of Education reported on Feb. 19, 2026, that the state’s 2024-25 graduation rate rose to 90.8% and the dropout rate fell to 7% for students who were freshmen in 2021-22.
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Mississippi is experiencing a surge in data center projects amid environmental protests, while facing alcohol supply delays and new manufacturing investments, according to reports.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said it celebrated Sophomore Night and recognized sophomore members of its cheer and pom squads, praising their dedication and impact on and off the floor.
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The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Class of 2025 posted a 100% pass rate on the ARDMS abdomen registry exam, the program said on its website. Students had previously passed the ARDMS SPI exam and are now registered sonographers, the program said.
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Adrian Rashad McCoy pleaded guilty Feb. 19, 2026, to trafficking methamphetamine and was sentenced to 20 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections with no parole, the First Circuit district attorney’s office said.
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