Tippah County, MS News
A weak frontal passage will lower dew points and trim temperatures, reducing heat indices for Labor Day, forecasters said. It will remain hot, but a bit cooler through early in the week.
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Grenada High School’s Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps picked up more than 20 bags of trash along U.S. 51 during an Adopt-A-Highway cleanup, the school district said.
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Forecasters say isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening, with damaging winds the primary threat. They added that heavy rain could cause minor flooding because extremely dry soils may increase runoff.
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Features Editor Nate Schumann responds to claims that higher education brainwashes students, emphasizing that college encourages critical thinking and diverse perspectives.
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Sunshine Sips will open Oct. 1 in Gulfport and will offer job training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the Mississippi Free Press reported. The nonprofit A Latte Opportunities will start its first training group of 10 interns Sept. 8, the report said.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit that alleged lead contamination in Jackson’s water violated residents’ constitutional rights, WJTV reported.
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City of Jackson officials told WJTV they expect the city to receive a $4.3 million economic boost from events scheduled for the Labor Day weekend, Visit Jackson said.
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The Jackson Police Department asked the public to help identify people wanted by investigators and urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS. Tips that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,500, the department said.
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As Harrison County’s population increases, officials highlight investments in public safety, mental health, and senior services during the annual State of the County Address.
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Southern Miss beat Alcorn State 49-3 in Blake Anderson’s first game as coach, fueled by three interceptions from Kobi Albert and a 123-yard, three-touchdown effort from Steven Robinson, according to the box score.
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