Tippah County, MS News
The Mississippi legislature approved a comprehensive youth court overhaul during a special session, sending the bill to Gov. Tate Reeves for consideration.
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Former LSU running back and current SiriusXM host Jacob Hester joined Brian Hadad on T&L Extra to discuss big-picture topics in the SEC and to offer views on Mississippi State and Kamario Taylor.
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University of Mississippi officials and state education leaders say coordinated policy changes, teacher training and community programs helped lift Mississippi’s early literacy rates, with state data showing large gains on key reading measures.
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A legislative task force in Mississippi heard concerns and benefits related to the state’s growing data center industry. Testimonies highlighted environmental, community, and economic effects.
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Mississippi lawmakers advanced a bill to overhaul the youth court system, including establishing full-time chancellors and increasing transparency, backed by nearly $30 million in funding.
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Nearly 150 middle school, high school and college musicians rehearsed in Jackson as the Mississippi Alumni All-Star Band trains students for HBCU band auditions and scholarships, Mississippi Today reported.
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The mother of an 18-year-old who was stomped to death in the Hinds County Detention Center has filed a wrongful death claim, alleging negligence by jail staff. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
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Lawmakers ended a two-day special session after passing a youth court overhaul and funding, but left pharmacy benefit manager reforms unresolved amid behind-the-scenes negotiations, Mississippi Today reported.
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A social media post said it supports First Lady Elee Reeves and the Mississippi Litter Prevention Task Force and urged residents to join an anti-litter campaign by picking up one piece of litter.
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The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor says teachers across the state have voiced objections to a new rule requiring classroom materials be bought through ClassWallet, citing limited vendor choice, harm to local businesses and added bureaucracy.
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