Tippah News

A commentary circulating online alleges Mississippi paid inflated prices for equipment, spent millions on services for undocumented immigrants and routed tax dollars to nonprofits that spent money on Lyft rides and alcohol. The post did not cite sources and the claims could not be independently verified.

NEMCC is honored to host the State Science Fair at Bonner Arnold Coliseum on Thursday, April 9!

Local News

NEMCC to host Mississippi Science & Engineering Fair, seeks volunteer judges

April 1, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

NEMCC will host the Mississippi Science & Engineering Fair on April 9, 2026, and is seeking volunteer judges. Teachers who judge can earn one CEU, the college said.

Photos from US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee's post

Local News

National Weather Service warns of low chance for severe storms April 2

April 1, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

The National Weather Service in Memphis says a cold front could produce a low, conditional chance of severe weather April 2, mainly north of Interstate 40.

Alabama Gov Kay Ivey hospitalized following minor procedure, says she is determined to make speedy r

National News

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey hospitalized after minor procedure, aims for quick recovery

April 1, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was hospitalized Tuesday after a minor procedure to remove fluid from her lung. She is expected to recover quickly, her office says.

Opinion

Tonight’s Broadcast, Tomorrow’s Lives: A Front Porch View of Big Headlines

April 1, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

A prime-time address on Iran, courtrooms and rulings, and a human-interest reminder—this week’s news arrives loud on the screen and quiet on the stoop.

Mamdani says Iran war 'should be opposed on every single ground'

National News

Mamdani says war with Iran ‘should be opposed on every single ground’

April 1, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in an interview Wednesday that the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran should be opposed on procedural, moral and political grounds.

Trump to attend Supreme Court oral arguments for birthright citizenship case

National News

Trump to attend Supreme Court oral arguments on birthright citizenship

April 1, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend Wednesday’s Supreme Court hearing on a birthright citizenship case, his public schedule shows, which the schedule says would make him the first sitting president to sit in on oral arguments. He told reporters Tuesday in the Oval Office, “I’m going,” according to the White House.

Raiders coach Klint Kubiak favors veteran QB, hesitant to start rookie early in season

National News

Raiders coach Kubiak prefers veteran quarterbacks over rookie start

April 1, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak favors veteran quarterbacks and is hesitant to start rookie Fernando Mendoza early in the season, emphasizing learning behind experienced players.

Florida Supreme Court keeps ex-cop's execution on hold after DNA test fails to give a clear answer

National News

Florida Supreme Court Keeps Ex-Cop’s Execution on Hold After Inconclusive DNA Test

April 1, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

The Florida Supreme Court denied the state’s request to lift a stay of execution for James Duckett after DNA testing on evidence from the 1987 case returned inconclusive results, court documents show.

Marco Rubio warns Iran wanted to be the 'next North Korea' as he sees 'finish line' in conflict

National News

Rubio says U.S. nearing end of Iran conflict, warns of nuclear ambitions

April 1, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Sen. Marco Rubio stated that the U.S. is close to concluding its conflict with Iran, warning Tehran aims to become the next North Korea with intercontinental missile capabilities.

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

Online post accuses Mississippi of wasteful spending

NEMCC to host Mississippi Science & Engineering Fair, seeks volunteer judges

National Weather Service warns of low chance for severe storms April 2

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey hospitalized after minor procedure, aims for quick recovery

Tonight’s Broadcast, Tomorrow’s Lives: A Front Porch View of Big Headlines

Mamdani says war with Iran ‘should be opposed on every single ground’

Trump to attend Supreme Court oral arguments on birthright citizenship

Raiders coach Kubiak prefers veteran quarterbacks over rookie start

Florida Supreme Court Keeps Ex-Cop’s Execution on Hold After Inconclusive DNA Test

Rubio says U.S. nearing end of Iran conflict, warns of nuclear ambitions