Tippah County, MS News
Mississippi’s governor signed the SHIELD Act into law, requiring checks of voters’ citizenship status, the Mississippi Free Press reported. The measure joins similar laws in other states and has drawn criticism that it could create barriers to voting.
A former Tippah County student-athlete is being recognized for a major accomplishment and commitment to service. Adrian Palmer, a Walnut
As college basketball condenses into a two-week sprint, one quality separates the storylines from the clichés: the ability to stay present. The brackets are set, the best players remain, and history is waiting — if teams can handle the moment.
Fox News Digital is running the American Culture Quiz, an eight-question test that highlights Tidal Basin traditions and baseball benchmarks. The weekly quiz covers U.S. traits, trends, history and people, the outlet said.
Mark DeRosa said he has “an undying passion” for the roster and defended his decisions in an in-game Fox Sports interview, Fox News Digital reported. The remarks followed Team USA’s surprising 8-6 loss to Italy in pool play.
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Vice President JD Vance visited Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to highlight recent economic improvements and rally support for Republican candidates, including Michael Whatley in the upcoming Senate race.
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Team USA defeated Canada 5-3 in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic, advancing to the semifinals against the Dominican Republic. The game featured strong pitching and timely hitting.
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Richard Grenell is leaving his position at the Kennedy Center before the arts complex’s planned renovations and closure in July, according to a post by former President Donald Trump.
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Mississippi National Guard troops have been sent to the Middle East amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, according to state officials. The deployment is part of a broader military effort called Operation Epic Fury.
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The No. 15 seed Ole Miss pulled off a historic upset over No. 2 seed Alabama in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals for the first time as the lowest seed ever.
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A key inflation measure increased in January, signaling persistent price gains before recent spikes caused by the Iran war and rising gas prices.
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The Mississippi House approved amendments to a Senate bill aimed at increasing financial transparency and requiring MDOC to rebid inmate healthcare contracts, with a vote of 116-1.
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Mississippi National Guard airmen and soldiers were sent to the U.S. Central Command area in late February to support Operation Epic Fury, the Guard said. Gov. Tate Reeves and the state’s adjutant general offered statements of support.
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Corey Wiggins, a Hazlehurst native and federal official, will become the 15th president of Tougaloo College on July 1, succeeding Donzell Lee after a yearlong search.
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