Hardeman County Unemployment Ranks 4th Highest in Tennessee
Hardeman County unemployment hit 4.6% in September, tied for fourth highest in Tennessee, even as every county’s rate dropped and the state held at 3.4%.
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Tippah County Ballot: What’s on the Nov. 3 Election
Tippah County ballot guide for Nov. 3: Senate and House races, contested circuit and chancery judge seats and a District 1 election commissioner race.
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Port Bienville awarded $6 million for intermodal facility; Ocean Springs principal named to national assessment board
Port Bienville in Hancock County won a $6 million PIDP grant for a 50,000‑sq‑ft intermodal warehouse; Ocean Springs principal Jacob Dykes was appointed to the National Assessment Governing Board.
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Mississippi News Report — Wednesday, Oct 28: Senate Race, Ole Miss
Mississippi’s Wednesday morning news for Oct. 28, 2026: a statewide briefing covers $14.6M behavioral-health grants, I-55 plans and Halloween rain; Pete Buttigieg urges Mississippi to elect Scott Colom to the U.S. Senate; and Ole Miss and Southern Miss win exhibition basketball games.
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Israel vote too close to call after record turnout; Ebola infections top 10,000
Israeli election remains too close to call after record voter turnout, and NPR reports more than 10,000 people have been infected with Ebola since May 2026.
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The 5 Best Driveway Alarms for Tippah County Rural Property
From a ~$60 long-range kit to a solar sensor you never feed batteries, five well-reviewed wireless driveway alarms for Tippah County homes with long drives, gates, and outbuildings.
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Two-time ‘Jeopardy!’ champion arrested in Wake County on child porn charges
Joey DeSena, 44, was arrested in Wake County and charged with 10 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, according to Fox News Digital.
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When the World Arrives on the Front Porch
This week’s headlines — from an eight‑month Iran war reshaping an Israeli election to courtroom sentences and rooftop flames — remind us how global events land on ordinary thresholds.
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Mississippi News Report — Tuesday, Oct 27: Burn Bans, Court Sentences
Mississippi’s Tuesday evening news: burn bans extend into November, Alcorn County courts hand down major sentences, and public-safety notices reach from Oxford to Prentiss County on Oct. 27, 2026.
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TN Promise Deadline Nov. 2 for Middleton-Area Seniors
The TN Promise deadline is Nov. 2. Middleton and Hardeman County seniors must apply online to qualify for tuition help at community and technical colleges.
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Ripley Golf Wins 2026 MHSAA Class 4A State Title
Ripley golf state title: The Ripley High boys golf team won the 2026 MHSAA Class 4A championship, with Parker Mcalister and Baker Behm in the top three.
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Tippah County roundup, Oct. 27, 2026: Ripley clothing ministry sets Nov. 5 opening
Clothed in Grace sets its Ripley opening; Tennessee youth hunting, Middleton all-stars and a driveway-light guide round out Oct. 27 coverage.
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Flávio Bolsonaro flees Brazil for U.S. after runoff loss, reports say
Flávio Bolsonaro left Brazil for the U.S. after losing the runoff presidential election, The Hill reported; AP says Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered him to surrender passports.
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Hardeman County Master Gardener Class Opens Registration
Registration is open for the 2027 Hardeman County Master Gardener class in Bolivar. Sign up by Dec. 18; classes start Feb. 2 at the UT/TSU Extension.
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Young Sportsman Deer Hunt Set Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Near Middleton
Tennessee’s young sportsman deer hunt runs Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Here’s what Middleton and Hardeman County youth hunters ages 6 to 16 need to know.
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Four Middleton Football Players Named to All-Star Game
Four Middleton football players from Middleton Middle School were picked for the West Tennessee middle school all-star game Nov. 7 in Jackson.
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FBI searches Beverly Hills home tied to donor linked to Eric Swalwell
The Hill reported Oct. 27, 2026, that the FBI searched a Beverly Hills mansion owned by a donor linked to former Rep. Eric Swalwell as part of the investigation.
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Clothed in Grace Grand Opening Set Nov. 5 in Ripley
Clothed in Grace, a clothing ministry of FBC Ripley, holds its grand opening Nov. 5 at 402 Siddall St. with a 10:30 a.m. reception and shopping 2-6 p.m.
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Tippah County sports roundup, Oct. 27, 2026: Ripley boys win opener; BMCU women start with victory
Ripley’s boys beat Caledonia 3–2, BMCU women open basketball with a 67–62 win, and the Toppers close their men’s soccer regular season.
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One dead, one injured in Jefferson Davis County crash
A two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 84 in Jefferson Davis County just before 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 25, 2026, left one person dead and another injured, the Mississippi Highway Patrol said.
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