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.
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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The Mississippi Senate voted Thursday to add $15 million for child care vouchers to a state human services budget bill, a move advocates say would only partially address a months‑long waiting list and still must survive further legislative action.
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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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