Tippah County, MS News
Mississippi officials say recent Supreme Court decisions do not affect the state’s new law banning abortion-inducing drugs, which took effect July 1. The case before the high court involves a separate challenge to FDA rules on mifepristone.
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The Justice Department announced Monday a $1.776 billion fund to compensate people who say they were politically targeted, part of a settlement resolving President Donald Trump’s lawsuit over leaked tax returns. Democrats and watchdogs called the deal corrupt and urged a judge to block it.
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Mississippi is distributing over $23 million in Community Development Block Grant funds to 41 cities and counties to improve infrastructure and public services, officials say.
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The Supreme Court on Monday reversed a lower court finding that Mississippi lawmakers unlawfully diluted Black voting strength and sent the case back for further proceedings, the court said.
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State Rep. Jeff Hale was arrested Friday night on charges including DUI, reckless driving, and disorderly conduct. Hale denies being under the influence.
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A judge has dismissed William Bynum Jr.’s lawsuit alleging wrongful termination after he resigned as Jackson State University president. The case ended a six-year legal battle.
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Forecasters say a cold front will bring cooler air after a hot, muggy Tuesday. Highs are expected to fall into the low 80s and upper 70s through Saturday before warming again.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged residents to visit museums across the state for International Museum Day and said it is offering a free State Highway Map to help plan trips.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation says the I-55 northbound ramp to I-220 south (Exit 104) will be closed from midnight May 27 until 6 a.m. June 17 for bridge overlay and end-wall repairs.
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The MLK Dream Team said it will hold a Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration June 19 at Ripley Main Street featuring live music, vendors and family activities. Organizers said preorders for event T-shirts are due in early June.
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