Tippah County, MS News
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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Forecasters say a warming trend will bring daily chances for showers and thunderstorms through Friday, followed by hot, humid conditions and a return of triple-digit heat index values this weekend.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced that Jada Kirk has been promoted to deputy executive director for administration and will serve as the agency’s chief financial officer. The move follows the retirement of longtime deputy executive director Lisa Hancock at the end of June, MDOT said.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation promoted a message from First Lady Elee Reeves encouraging residents to help clean the state by picking up one piece of litter, MDOT said. The department urged participation in its Pick It Up Mississippi campaign.
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The Driver Service Bureau said some of its stations are experiencing temporary software interruptions but remain open and return to normal once updates are processed.
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Horns247’s Eric Henry joined Brian Hadad on the T&L Opponent Preview podcast to preview Texas and revisit Mississippi State’s late collapse in Starkville last season as the series heads back to Austin.
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A T&L Summer School installment by Carlo Barone says two safeties earned spots on Mississippi State’s all-time team, and writer Brian Hadad was charged with narrowing the candidates.
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U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate granted more time for the defense, moving Stephen Spencer Pittman’s trial to the October 2026 term, a court order shows. Pittman is accused of setting fire to Beth Israel synagogue in Jackson and faces state and federal charges, court records show.
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The Legislature passed SB 2524 creating the Mississippi Postsecondary Attainment Council to coordinate data and efforts among colleges, businesses and state agencies, lawmakers said. Sen. Nicole Boyd urged the group to focus on credential pathways, accountability and public reporting.
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Mississippi lawmakers are working during a special session called by Gov. Tate Reeves to overhaul the state’s youth court system and address court record access issues.
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