Critics Say Congress is Neglecting Disaster Recovery in Mississippi
A nonprofit watchdog warns that congressional inaction threatens disaster response efforts in Mississippi amid increasing natural calamities across the country.
Read more
Advertisement
Tippah County & Mississippi
Latest Tippah news
News, sports and community updates from Tippah County and across Mississippi. Newest stories first.
Mississippi Today hires Blake Barnes as multimedia producer
Blake Barnes joined Mississippi Today as a multimedia producer Monday, the news organization said. He will produce social videos, contribute to video podcasts and work on long-form video projects.
Read more
Mississippians at first redistricting hearing call effort a ‘power grab’
Residents at a Tupelo hearing urged lawmakers not to redraw voting maps, saying changes would dilute Black political power after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Louisiana Callais case.
Read more
A Patchwork of Change and Charm in the Sunshine State
From political primaries to global diplomacy, Florida’s latest chapter unfolds with stories that remind us of the human side of politics and world affairs.
Read more
Division of Aging meets with Administration for Community Living partners to brainstorm
The Division of Aging said its team met with federal partners from the Administration for Community Living to discuss upcoming work in the aging community.
Read more
Mississippi DOT to hold job fair Sept. 9 in Tupelo
The Mississippi Department of Transportation will host a job fair Wednesday, Sept. 9, at its District 1 headquarters in Tupelo to fill technician and trades positions, the agency said.
Read more
Pecan Ave., Beacon St. intersection in Philadelphia, Miss., closed Tuesday
City officials said crews will close the intersection of Pecan Avenue and Beacon Street in Philadelphia, Mississippi, from about 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, for sewer and storm drain repairs.
Read more
Mississippi opens five disaster centers for Tropical Storm Arthur victims
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said it will open five Disaster Service Centers at noon Tuesday to help residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur on June 18-20, 2026.
Read more
Mississippi Capitol Police chief to appear at Jackson public safety forum
Mississippi Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey will speak at a public safety forum Tuesday evening at New Horizons Church International in Jackson, organizers said. The event runs 6 to 7 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.
Read more
Whimsy On Wheels cancels Ripley appearance over permitting issue
Whimsy On Wheels canceled its scheduled appearance in Ripley because of a permitting issue, The Cut-Off said. The venue apologized to patrons and said it hopes to host the vendor again soon.
Read more
FCA Game Night Welcomes Students Back
FCA said its Game Night 2026 welcomed students to campus with games, fellowship and opportunities to connect, and organizers invited students to next Monday night’s meeting.
Read more
Northeast hosts ‘Meet the Tigers’ at Tiger Stadium tonight
Northeast will hold a Meet the Tigers event at Tiger Stadium at 5:30 p.m., where fans can meet athletes, hear the Showband from Tigerland and watch a football scrimmage, organizers said.
Read more
NEMCC Adult Education Director Says Program ‘Changes Lives’
Laurie Kesler, director of adult education at NEMCC, said the program helps adults earn credentials, gain confidence and pursue college or better jobs, according to a staff spotlight.
Read more
NWS Memphis: Brief cooldown tomorrow, but Heat Advisory persists
The National Weather Service in Memphis said a brief cooldown is expected tomorrow, but parts of the Delta and northern Mississippi remain under a Heat Advisory for heat indices of 105 F or higher. The office said Wednesday will warm again before conditions ease Thursday into the weekend.
Read more
Heat advisory for parts of Delta, north Mississippi; heat returns Wednesday, NWS Memphis says
The National Weather Service in Memphis said a Heat Advisory covers portions of the Delta and north Mississippi as temperatures dip slightly for a day. The agency warned hotter conditions are likely to return Wednesday across the Mid-South.
Read more
Appeals court rules Nevada’s top federal prosecutor was unlawfully appointed
A federal appeals court upheld a ruling disqualifying Sigal Chattah as Nevada’s acting U.S. attorney, citing improper appointment procedures. The decision impacts ongoing criminal cases she supervised.
Read more
Mississippi auditor: taxpayers paid $30.9M for absent childcare, announces guilty pleas
The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor said this summer it found taxpayers paid up to $30.9 million during fiscal 2024 for children reported absent from subsidized childcare and announced multiple guilty pleas in fraud and embezzlement cases.
Read more
DOJ investigates William & Mary over race-based scholarship practices
The Department of Justice is reviewing whether certain scholarships and programs at William & Mary violate federal civil rights laws by favoring minority students, according to officials.
Read more
Whimsey On Wheels returns to The Cut-Off on August 18
The food truck will be at The Cut-Off on Tuesday, offering lunch and dinner options from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Read more
Jeffries urges Trump administration to press Israel to protect Palestinians
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Monday urged the Trump administration to tell Israel to protect Palestinians from attacks by what he called “lawbreaking settlers” in the West Bank.
Read more