Tippah News

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: State Route 18 at Case Ave., Dogwood Ave., Brock Ave., and Pecan Circle in Clarke

The Mississippi Department of Transportation says State Route 18 in Quitman was closed March 24 for emergency sewer line repairs at four intersections and is expected to remain closed about a week.

Local News

Tupelo woman charged with burglary after home break-in

March 24, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Alexus I. Sykes was arrested in connection with a burglary on Boggan Drive, authorities said. The case is pending grand jury review.

Local News

Tupelo man charged with kidnapping after Ballard Park report

March 24, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

William H. McCord, 32, was arrested and charged with kidnapping after police responded March 18 to a report that a woman was being held against her will near Ballard Park, police said. He was ordered held without bond and the case will be presented to the Lee County Grand Jury.

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Education

Northeast Mississippi Community College says PTK officers toured White House, met Sen. Wicker

March 24, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Northeast Mississippi Community College said its Phi Theta Kappa officers visited Washington, toured the White House and met U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, the school said in a social media post.

Education

Northeast Mississippi Community College hosts orientation for area seniors

March 24, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Northeast Mississippi Community College said it welcomed seniors from Booneville, Wheeler and Falkner to campus for an orientation that gave students time to meet advisors, check financial aid and pick up iPads and IDs.

Not much going on forecast-wise this week other than a roller coaster of temperatures

Local News

Record highs possible Thursday before weekend cooldown, meteorologists say

March 24, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Forecasters say temperatures will swing sharply this week, with possible new high temperature records Thursday before a cold front brings highs into the 60s and 70s this weekend.

Education

Booneville crews to clear storm debris on College Street Tuesday

March 24, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

City of Booneville officials say storm recovery crews will work on North and West College Street starting 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, and motorists should expect delays.

Donald Trump’s legacy: Will Republicans embrace his political vision, or has he left conservatism in

National News

Debate grows over whether ‘Trumpism’ will outlast Donald Trump and reshape GOP

March 24, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Republicans and commentators are divided over whether the set of policies called ‘Trumpism’ constitutes a lasting ideology or has displaced traditional conservatism, analysts and columnists say.

Schiff: Trump 'trying to bring down the price at the pump' with talks of Iran negotiations

National News

Schiff doubts Trump claim of Iran talks, says move may aim to lower gas prices

March 24, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Sen. Adam Schiff on Monday expressed skepticism about President Donald Trump’s claim that the U.S. and Iran are negotiating a resolution to their weekslong conflict and suggested the talks could be aimed at reducing gas prices.

Senate GOP says Trump signals shift to backing DHS compromise with Democrats

National News

Senate GOP says Trump signals shift toward DHS funding deal

March 24, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Senate Republicans said President Donald Trump indicated after a White House meeting Monday night that he may accept a compromise to fund the Department of Homeland Security, a reversal from his weekend comments.

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

State Route 18 in Quitman closed for emergency sewer repairs

Tupelo woman charged with burglary after home break-in

Tupelo man charged with kidnapping after Ballard Park report

Northeast Mississippi Community College says PTK officers toured White House, met Sen. Wicker

Northeast Mississippi Community College hosts orientation for area seniors

Record highs possible Thursday before weekend cooldown, meteorologists say

Booneville crews to clear storm debris on College Street Tuesday

Debate grows over whether ‘Trumpism’ will outlast Donald Trump and reshape GOP

Schiff doubts Trump claim of Iran talks, says move may aim to lower gas prices

Senate GOP says Trump signals shift toward DHS funding deal