Tippah County, MS News
Contract negotiations between JTRAN union workers and the company that operates the transit system remained at a standstill as of July 3, 2026, union leaders told WJTV.
RENTISS COUNTY, Miss. — A Walnut man has been charged with two counts of issuing bad checks following an investigation
With most of the NBA’s top free agents now signed, summer’s attention shifts from player pickups to the quieter — but no less consequential — business of building a staff. The Spurs’ reported hire of Billy Donovan as Mitch Johnson’s lead assistant is a reminder.
Most House Democrats declined to discuss the Supreme Court decision allowing states to ban transgender athletes from competing based on gender identity, shifting focus to broader issues.
Clarksdale Municipal School District is offering a vocational teacher-preparation course to address a severe staffing shortage and to diversify the local workforce, officials and participants said.
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The Toppers opened Southern States Athletic Conference play Friday in Mobile, dropping both games of a doubleheader to the University of Mobile Rams, 12-2 and 12-6.
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The latest outlook places an enhanced risk, level 3 of 5, for severe storms in the Mid-South Sunday, with a line of storms expected in the late afternoon to evening and threats of damaging winds and spin-up tornadoes, forecasters said.
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The Mississippi Department of Human Services said it has partnered with Promise to launch a text messaging tool that lets clients track work requirements, recertification deadlines and upload documents from their phones.
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The National Weather Service in Jackson says parts of Mississippi face a slight risk of severe storms Sunday night, with damaging winds the primary threat and a tornado possible.
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Tony Carter, a night student in Booneville, earned his high school equivalency diploma through NEMCC Adult Education, the program said. NEMCC praised his dedication and said it “can’t wait to see what you do next.”
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged fans to practice safe driving as all Mississippi college baseball teams travel for the start of conference play this weekend. MDOT recommended using its traffic app, avoiding distractions and not drinking and driving.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said groundwater supplies drinking water for 51% of the U.S. population and 99% of rural residents, and warned stormwater can affect groundwater quality.
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Forecasters say temperatures will rise through this weekend before a cold front moves in Sunday. They say readings will fall into the 20s and 30s into next week, with a warming trend by week’s end.
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In a display of relentless excellence, SGA has not only broken Wilt Chamberlain’s record but also redefined what it means to sustain scoring dominance in the NBA.
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