Tippah News

Mississippi State swept Vanderbilt and followed with a run-rule victory over Southern Mississippi, a preview by Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk said, as the Bulldogs head to Oxford to face rival Ole Miss.

Mississippi News

Miss. lawmaker files resolution urging temporary workers’ bill of rights

March 26, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

State Rep. Rickey Thompson filed HR 152 asking Mississippi to adopt a Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights that would limit long temporary assignments and restrict certain staffing-agency practices.

Portrait of former Speaker of the House Philip Gunn unveiled at Mississippi Capitol

Mississippi News

Portrait of former Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn unveiled at Capitol

March 26, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Lawmakers gathered Wednesday at the State Capitol to unveil a portrait of former Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn, the first Republican to hold the post since Reconstruction, the Magnolia Tribune reported.

Mississippi News

Mississippi Supreme Court map overhaul pits lawmaker against litigation

March 26, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Senate Minority Leader Derrick Simmons, a plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging Mississippi’s judicial districts, is also involved in negotiations to redraw the state’s Supreme Court map, creating a legal conflict.

Mississippi News

FEMA official who claimed to be teleported deemed unfit for role, Democrats say

March 26, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Democrats criticize FEMA associate administrator Gregg Phillips over his controversial statements and claims, questioning his qualifications amid ongoing agency concerns.

Mississippi News

Mississippi bill would make 50-50 joint custody the default in divorces, supporters and critics say

March 26, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

A proposed Mississippi law would create a presumption of equal custody in divorces, supporters say it helps fathers, while critics warn it could harm low-income women and abuse survivors, Mississippi Today reported.

Mississippi News

Portrait of former Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn unveiled at Capitol

March 26, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

A portrait of former House Speaker Philip Gunn was unveiled March 25 at the Mississippi State Capitol and will hang in the entrance to the House chamber, Mississippi Today reported.

Confidence is increasing in elevated fire danger this weekend

Local News

Social media post warns of elevated fire danger this weekend

March 25, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

A social media post warned that low humidity and moderate winds could raise fire danger this weekend. The post urged people to check for burn bans before any outdoor activity.

Local News

Tupelo reminds parents of juvenile curfew

March 25, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

The City of Tupelo on Thursday reminded parents that a city curfew bars people under 18 from public places during late-night and certain daytime hours, with specified exceptions and potential parental citations under the ordinance.

Behind every great MDOT project is a warehouse that’s organized, efficient, and ready for anything

Local News

MDOT spotlights Yazoo City warehouse associate for keeping crews supplied

March 25, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

MDOT said Courtney Coleman has spent five years managing inventory and filling orders at the District 3 warehouse in Yazoo City to support road crews.

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 State Riding Momentum Into Ole Miss Series

Miss. lawmaker files resolution urging temporary workers’ bill of rights

Portrait of former Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn unveiled at Capitol

Mississippi Supreme Court map overhaul pits lawmaker against litigation

FEMA official who claimed to be teleported deemed unfit for role, Democrats say

Mississippi bill would make 50-50 joint custody the default in divorces, supporters and critics say

Portrait of former Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn unveiled at Capitol

Social media post warns of elevated fire danger this weekend

Tupelo reminds parents of juvenile curfew

MDOT spotlights Yazoo City warehouse associate for keeping crews supplied