Tippah News

E. Grady Jolly, a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit appointed by Ronald Reagan, has died at 88, the Magnolia Tribune reported. He served 35 years on the federal bench and assumed senior status at age 80.

Gov. Tate Reeves and State Treasurer David McRae said Monday that S&P Global Credit Ratings moved the state’s outlook to “stable” from “negative” and that Mississippi generated a record $1 billion in interest income in 2025. They credited pro-growth policies and conservative financial management.

The Mississippi House has proposed boosting state funding for community colleges by $100 million and universities by $53 million, sending the measures to the Senate for consideration.