Tippah County, MS News
Allen “Fred” Johnston tests concrete at the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s District 3 materials lab in Yazoo City to ensure samples meet specifications, the department said. MDOT said his work helps keep the state’s highways safe and durable.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said entrance and exit ramps at I-59 Exit 67A in Hattiesburg will close intermittently beginning 8 a.m. May 20 for joint sealing tied to an interstate resurfacing project. Closures will occur one at a time in two- to six-hour intervals.
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The Emergency Retention Fund provided short-term aid that allowed a student to remain enrolled after she lost federal assistance at 18, program officials said.
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NEMCC Adult Education said Haley Hollimon returned to finish a high school equivalency she paused at 19 and is now pursuing a career in nursing.
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Sixth graders at Booneville Middle School marked the completion of the D.A.R.E. program with a ceremony and celebration, including certificates and a skating party.
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Authorities in Mississippi confiscated nearly 460 pounds of methamphetamine, marijuana, and cocaine during a routine inspection on Interstate 22. One suspect was arrested, officials said.
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Gov. Tate Reeves asked President Donald Trump for a Major Disaster Declaration after storms on May 6-7 that produced seven tornadoes and injured 26 people, WJTV reported.
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The Jackson Hinds Library System said the Medgar Evers Library will remain closed because of ongoing HVAC cooling issues and hopes to reopen by mid- to late summer, WJTV reported.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Interdiction Unit said it seized 376 pounds of methamphetamine, 82 pounds of marijuana and two kilograms of powder cocaine during a commercial vehicle inspection on Interstate 22.
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With incumbent Auditor Shad White expected to run for governor in 2027, State Sen. Daniel Sparks announced his bid for Mississippi state auditor, citing his financial background and legislative experience, the Magnolia Tribune reported.
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