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.
Dr. RaShall Brackney is set to start as Jackson’s police chief in less than a month and says she plans to bring new ideas to the department, WJTV reported.
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A bill to establish the Metro Jackson Water Authority cleared a Mississippi Senate committee, aiming to oversee Jackson’s water system amid ongoing changes.
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The Mississippi Senate is reviewing a bill that would modify regulations on commercial hazardous waste disposal via underground injection wells. Critics express concern over potential expansion of waste imports into the state.
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The Mississippi Senate Committee approved legislation supporting workforce development, financial literacy, and the sale of university land, while also reviewing energy performance contracts and school funding.
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An editorial in the Magnolia Tribune says federal approvals of prediction markets threaten state-regulated sports betting and could erode states’ authority.
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Representative Becky Currie used a procedural move to keep health care reform bills alive in Mississippi, despite opposition in the Senate. The measures aim to improve prison health services amid ongoing investigations.
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A 22-year-old detainee in Mississippi was denied permission to marry his U.S. citizen fiancée, highlighting restrictions on detainee marriages under federal policies.
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Bills to raise teacher pay failed to advance by a Tuesday deadline at the state Capitol, leaving proposed raises unapproved as lawmakers blamed the other chamber and explored stopgap options, Mississippi Today reported.
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A government website says a Louisiana man pleaded guilty to committing COVID relief fraud while incarcerated. The posting offered few details and included a notice about secure .gov sites.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said check-in is at 3 p.m. and tryouts run 4 to 6 p.m. at Bonner Arnold Coliseum. For information, the college provided contact details for Head Coach Brenda Mayes.
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