Tippah News

CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd said the U.S. and Iran appear closer than ever to an agreement that would launch negotiations on a long-term peace deal. Harvard Kennedy School lecturer Linda Bilmes discussed the war’s economic impact.

In-person absentee voting will look different in Mississippi ahead of midterms

Mississippi News

Mississippi adopts new absentee voting process ahead of November midterms

June 13, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Mississippi’s absentee voting system will change for the upcoming midterm elections, allowing for quicker vote tallying and greater transparency, according to state officials.

Mississippi News

North Carolina rallies past Ole Miss 6-2 in College World Series opener

June 13, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

North Carolina scored five late runs to beat Ole Miss 6-2 in the College World Series, despite strong pitching from Rebel starter Taylor Rabe. The Tar Heels will face West Virginia on Sunday.

MDOT planning capacity projects, conducting other road work across the state

Mississippi News

MDOT Begins Major Road Projects Across Mississippi to Ease Traffic Congestion

June 13, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Mississippi Department of Transportation announced plans for roadway expansions and safety improvements statewide, including two major capacity projects funded by the Legislature.

Mississippi News

U.S., Iran near deal to end war, Pakistan says

June 13, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Pakistan’s prime minister announced that the U.S. and Iran have agreed to the wording of a deal aimed at ending their conflict. Negotiators are working to finalize the agreement amid recent hostilities in the Middle East.

Mississippi News

Senate panel advances NDAA; Wicker says Mississippi will benefit

June 13, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker said the committee advanced a National Defense Authorization Act that increases defense investment and directs resources to Mississippi industries. The bill will go to a full Senate vote, Wicker said.

Mississippi News

Jackson hosts public forum on data centers amid community concerns

June 13, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

A recent city-led forum aimed to educate residents about data centers, but questions remain as opposition grows over proposed projects and zoning issues.

Mississippi News

Unmarked ICE Vehicles Detain Motorists in Oxford, Residents Say

June 13, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Videos and local residents say Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in unmarked vehicles have been stopping and detaining drivers in Oxford. Officials and ICE did not respond to requests for comment.

Mississippi News

Hynek’s three-run homer lifts North Carolina to 6-2 College World Series win over Mississippi

June 13, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Colin Hynek hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to lift North Carolina to a 6-2 victory over Mississippi in the College World Series on Friday in Omaha.

Today's storms hit hard, with observed flash flooding in Paris, Memphis, Lexa, and DeSoto County

Local News

Flash Flooding Reported in Paris, Memphis, Lexa and DeSoto County

June 12, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

Storms produced flash flooding in several communities today, and weather reports said the heaviest rain had moved out although standing water may remain on roads.

Tippah News

MDOT issues hurricane-prep bingo card for National Bingo Day

Blue Mountain Christian University professor wins 2026 Humanities Teacher Award

National Weather Service flags flash flood risk along Tennessee-Kentucky border

Flash flood watch for northern Mid‑South; heat index could hit 110, NWS Memphis says

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MISSISSIPPI NEWS

Mississippi reports over 480 homes damaged by Tropical Storm Arthur remnants

Mississippi yet to detect New World Screwworm, officials say

Magnolia Tribune essay cites Douglass speech to frame slavery as America’s original sin

LOCAL NEWS

Walnut Man Charged in Prentiss County Bad Check Investigation

New Tippah County Fair website TippahCountyFair.com launches ahead of 81st annual event

Tippah County Fair announces schedule for 2026 edition

Tippah County resident, former Corinth teacher accused of making AI videos of students sentenced

SPORTS

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Stars, Shadows and Schemes: What Son’s Cold Spell and Pochettino’s Arrival Tell Us About the 2026 World Cup

A Final That Reminds Us Why Hockey Owns Early June

Israeli archaeologists unearth 1,700-year-old marble statues buried face down

Megyn Kelly criticizes Supreme Court decision on TPS protections

U.S. lifts export ban on Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5, allowing sharing with more than 100 firms

Trump attacks ex-adviser John Bolton after guilty plea

U.S., Iran Near Deal to Begin Long-Term Peace Talks, Analyst Says

Mississippi adopts new absentee voting process ahead of November midterms

North Carolina rallies past Ole Miss 6-2 in College World Series opener

MDOT Begins Major Road Projects Across Mississippi to Ease Traffic Congestion

U.S., Iran near deal to end war, Pakistan says

Senate panel advances NDAA; Wicker says Mississippi will benefit

Jackson hosts public forum on data centers amid community concerns

Unmarked ICE Vehicles Detain Motorists in Oxford, Residents Say

Hynek’s three-run homer lifts North Carolina to 6-2 College World Series win over Mississippi

Flash Flooding Reported in Paris, Memphis, Lexa and DeSoto County