Tippah County, MS News
Helen Zille, a former mayor and current mayoral candidate, used a snorkeling stunt in Johannesburg to draw attention to years of infrastructure neglect by city authorities.
When it comes to Mississippi sealcoating, one local business is making a strong name for itself across North Mississippi and
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.
President Donald Trump is engaged in conflicts both abroad with Iran and at home within his administration. His unpredictable actions have sparked concern and controversy.
A traffic advisory says the median crossover on Brookway Boulevard just west of I-55 in Lincoln County is closed for roughly one month while crews work on an interchange reconstruction project.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said two ramps will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, for an interstate resurfacing project.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said FEMA is still reviewing the state’s request for Individual Assistance, but Public Assistance is available in 38 counties.
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North Mississippi Narcotics Unit agents arrested a 46-year-old Tupelo man after a traffic stop led to the discovery of suspected cocaine, marijuana and more than $175,000, authorities said.
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An audit released by State Auditor Shad White found that 62% of Gulf Coast Restoration Fund awards made by the Mississippi Legislature went to projects without recommendations from the GCRF Advisory Board or the Mississippi Development Authority.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said applications are open for the 2026 Spring Citizens Police Academy for residents of the Capitol Complex Improvement District. The program runs April 20-28 and the application deadline is April 15.
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The National Weather Service office in Memphis issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee until 7 p.m. CDT, warning of large hail and damaging winds.
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A radar update at 3:30 p.m. CDT said a couple of strong to severe thunderstorms were moving across the area and had increased in intensity, posing a risk of damaging winds and large hail.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation will hold a job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 10 at the Downtown Liberty Harris Building, MDOT said.
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Brady Crabb of Rienzi and Madelyn Long of Iuka received the Larry & Trudys Tuckier Scholarship Endowment, the NEMCC Foundation said. The foundation said scholarship applications for the 2026-207 academic year are open through March 15.
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