Tippah County, MS News
A new essay in Magnolia Tribune’s series on the American inheritance argues that Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech exposes the nation’s failure to live up to the Declaration of Independence and traces slavery’s lingering effects.
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A rare public exchange among Supreme Court justices highlighted internal disagreements as the court prepares to issue significant decisions. Sources say the display signals underlying tensions within the high court.
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Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson and Secretary of State Michael Watson announced their bids for governor and lieutenant governor, respectively, at the Neshoba County Fair on Thursday. Both highlighted their records and outlined campaign priorities.
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A grassroots network of volunteers and organizations is stepping up to improve Vietnamese language access in healthcare on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, where language barriers persist.
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Nearly 100 people marched through Senatobia to demand release of video and information after a police officer fired into a car June 14, killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, organizers and state officials said.
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Demonstrators marched in Senatobia on June 26 to support the family of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley and call for answers after the Mississippi Department of Public Safety said an officer shot at a car on June 14, killing the child.
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This week, interns took a break from work to tour the Governor’s Mansion in downtown Jackson, the organization said.
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The National Weather Service warned that dangerous heat stress will build over the weekend into next week, with highs in the mid-90s and heat indexes of 105 to 110 degrees, officials said. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urged residents to hydrate, wear sunscreen and take breaks.
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Officer Clinton L. Franks completed the North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Course, the City of Booneville said.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety says all new drivers must complete driver’s education beginning July 1, 2027. The department posted a list of approved instructors at dps.ms.gov.
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