Ripley, Walnut Volleyball Win Playoff Matches, Host Thursday
Ripley Walnut volleyball playoffs: Ripley beat Itawamba Agricultural 3-1 and Walnut swept East Webster. Both host third-round matches Thursday, Oct. 8.
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Tropical Storm Isaias Could Bring Wind, Rain to Tippah County
Tropical Storm Isaias may become a hurricane before a Friday Gulf landfall, then bring gusty winds and 1-3 inches of rain to Tippah County Saturday.
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Mississippi News Report — Wed, Oct 7: Teens Found Safe, Troy Win
The Wednesday, Oct. 7 Mississippi morning roundup: missing Southaven teens Shana and Jacob Warren were found safe, a Greenville man faces four auto-burglary charges, Highway 328 reopened in Lafayette County, Corinth stays dry through Friday ahead of weekend rain, and Troy topped Southern Miss 55-34 in the Sun Belt opener.
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The 5 Best LED Shop Lights for Tippah County Garages and Barns
Tired of working in a dim garage or barn? These five well-reviewed LED shop lights on Amazon — from linkable 4-foot tubes to a no-wiring screw-in fixture — will brighten up any Tippah County workshop for under $60.
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Turn On the Porch Light: How Small Acts Anchor Us in a Tempest of News
A week of headlines — from a Maine Senate debate to a storm brewing off Mexico and vandalized flags in Texas — can feel like a weather report for the public mood. Sometimes the smallest, most ordinary gestures are the ones that help us keep going.
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Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint dies at 102
Actress Eva Marie Saint died Oct. 6, 2026, at age 102, CBS News reported; she won an Oscar for ‘On the Waterfront’ and appeared in ‘North by Northwest’ and ‘Exodus’.
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Mississippi News Report — Tuesday, Oct 6: Gulf Storm, Hyde-Smith
Mississippi’s evening roundup for Tuesday, Oct. 6: a Gulf disturbance reaches 90% formation odds with a Saturday flood threat, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith meets Baldwyn manufacturers, No. 9 Ole Miss heads to Vanderbilt, and a Madison attorney announces a run for state auditor.
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Toone Shooting: Man Charged With First-Degree Murder
A Toone shooting on Simmons Loop left one man dead. Jatarious Fuller is charged with first-degree murder after claiming self-defense, the sheriff says.
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Indiana’s Sept. 29 win averaged 1.42 million on Prime Video and still topped every reported non‑Fever first‑round broadcast, analysis shows
Indiana’s Sept. 29 win over Las Vegas averaged 1.42 million viewers on Prime Video and outdrew every reported non‑Fever first‑round telecast, Sports Media Watch says.
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Tupelo man pleads guilty to three manslaughter counts, sentenced to 31 years
The First Circuit District Attorney’s Office says Tupelo resident Jaylen Wells pleaded guilty Oct. 6 to three manslaughter charges and was sentenced to 31 years.
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Tippah County roundup, Oct. 6, 2026: Gulf system may bring rain; Ripley food pantry set Friday
Fire danger persists before possible weekend rain; Ripley’s mobile food pantry, BMCU volleyball honors and Hardeman County updates lead local coverage.
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iRobot Roomba Deals for Prime Big Deal Days: Best Robot Vacuum Savings for Tippah County Homes
iRobot’s Prime Big Deal Days creator deals are live: the Roomba 415X robot vacuum and mop is $398.99 and the Roomba Electro 5-in-1 is $229.99 through Oct. 7 for Prime members.
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Cornell enlists former U.S. deputy attorney general Sally Yates to review sexual-misconduct response
Cornell has asked former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to review campus sexual-misconduct policies and its response to the Oct. 2024 Jane Doe–Chi Phi allegations, the university said.
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Jay Kimery Named Benton County EMA Director
Benton County supervisors named Ashland volunteer firefighter Jay Kimery the new Benton County EMA director, with 911 and economic development roles too.
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Hardeman County Sheriff’s Office Adds Two Deputies
The Hardeman County Sheriff’s Office promoted Donnie McElhone to sergeant and welcomed new deputies Johnathan Gyles and Ron Wilson near Middleton.
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Mississippi launches Joint Task Force Vigilance to fight fraud
Mississippi launched Joint Task Force Vigilance on Oct. 6, 2026, to fight fraud, protect taxpayers and restore law and order, WJTV reported.
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Mississippi State–Southern Miss exhibition at Keesler Federal Park canceled
Inclement weather canceled the Oct. 10 exhibition between Mississippi State and Southern Miss at Keesler Federal Park, SuperTalk Mississippi reported Oct. 6, 2026.
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Jaylen Wells pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2021 Tupelo triple homicide
Jaylen Wells, 22, pleaded guilty to three counts of manslaughter in the July 24, 2021 killings of three people at a Tupelo social gathering and was sentenced to 31 years.
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Tippah County sports roundup, Oct. 6, 2026: BMCU duo honored; two teams host tonight
BMCU’s Abbi Williams and Marissa Gerleman earn SSAC volleyball honors; Ripley and Walnut host Tuesday matches at 6 p.m.
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iOS 27, Galaxy and Pixel can search objects shown on screen; how to enable each tool
Apple’s iOS 27 adds Visual Intelligence for on‑screen searches on supported iPhones; Samsung and Google offer Circle to Search on select Galaxy and Pixel models.
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