Tippah County, MS News
Mississippi State swept Vanderbilt and followed with a run-rule victory over Southern Mississippi, a preview by Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk said, as the Bulldogs head to Oxford to face rival Ole Miss.
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State Rep. Rickey Thompson filed HR 152 asking Mississippi to adopt a Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights that would limit long temporary assignments and restrict certain staffing-agency practices.
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Lawmakers gathered Wednesday at the State Capitol to unveil a portrait of former Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn, the first Republican to hold the post since Reconstruction, the Magnolia Tribune reported.
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Senate Minority Leader Derrick Simmons, a plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging Mississippi’s judicial districts, is also involved in negotiations to redraw the state’s Supreme Court map, creating a legal conflict.
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Democrats criticize FEMA associate administrator Gregg Phillips over his controversial statements and claims, questioning his qualifications amid ongoing agency concerns.
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A proposed Mississippi law would create a presumption of equal custody in divorces, supporters say it helps fathers, while critics warn it could harm low-income women and abuse survivors, Mississippi Today reported.
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A portrait of former House Speaker Philip Gunn was unveiled March 25 at the Mississippi State Capitol and will hang in the entrance to the House chamber, Mississippi Today reported.
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A social media post warned that low humidity and moderate winds could raise fire danger this weekend. The post urged people to check for burn bans before any outdoor activity.
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The City of Tupelo on Thursday reminded parents that a city curfew bars people under 18 from public places during late-night and certain daytime hours, with specified exceptions and potential parental citations under the ordinance.
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MDOT said Courtney Coleman has spent five years managing inventory and filling orders at the District 3 warehouse in Yazoo City to support road crews.
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