Tippah County, MS News
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History said Monday that nine properties have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places this year, bringing the state’s total to 1,541. The agency provided descriptions of each site.
Read More
Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy in federal court, announced his resignation and faces prison time and fines, federal prosecutors said.
Read More
Jody Owens, the Hinds County district attorney, pleaded guilty Monday to a federal conspiracy charge amid an FBI investigation into public corruption. He plans to resign effective Wednesday.
Read More
A Hinds County judge mandated Mississippi Medicaid to pay nearly $2.4 million to Greenwood Leflore Hospital to avoid its imminent shutdown, as the hospital faces mounting financial hardships.
Read More
Tameshia Shelton was released Monday after a court found prosecutors failed to prove her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Her case marks the seventh exoneration in the district, a state record.
Read More
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said it held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for a new Troop G facility in Starkville. The agency thanked the Mississippi Legislature, architects, contractors and its internal team and said the investment will serve employees and communities for years.
Read More
The American Association of State Troopers launched its 13th annual ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest and asked Mississippians to vote for the Mississippi Highway Patrol to appear on the 2027 AAST calendar.
Read More
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said crews finished pipe repairs earlier than expected and reopened State Route 43 between Lake Road and Justin Drive at 3:45 p.m. Monday. MDOT had temporarily closed both directions while crews worked.
Read More
An advisory says traffic on I-55 at State Route 570 (Exit 18) will be shifted into a head-to-head pattern in the southbound lanes from 2 p.m. June 29 through July 8 for bridge work tied to a resurfacing project.
Read More
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it operates 1,191 traffic cameras that stream live views of road conditions, accessible through the MDOT Traffic app and MDOTtraffic.com.
Read More