Tippah County, MS News
Mississippi Department of Transportation said a one-mile stretch of U.S. 98 was designated the Michael Robbins Memorial Highway on May 11. Officials and troopers attended a dedication at Midway Baptist Church in Leakesville, MDOT said.
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A statement marking National Peace Officers Memorial Day said Sgt. Kevin Gale Stauffer Jr. is being remembered for his service to the City of Tupelo and that the city is honoring all officers who died in the line of duty.
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The office said in a May 15 social media post that the Northeast Mississippi Line of Duty Memorial in Amory on May 7 honored families and agencies of officers who died in the line of duty.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program said six night students earned high school equivalency diplomas. The program posted a message of congratulations and encouragement.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program named Gage Godwin and Lorentaye Johnson as recent high school equivalency graduates, the program said in a post.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said its teams joined Attorney General Lynn Fitch and law enforcement associations at the 16th Annual Fallen Officer Candlelight Vigil to honor officers who died in service.
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The 2026 NFL season begins with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and Patriots and features international games in Australia, France, Mexico, and more. The schedule includes notable matchups and a season opener on a Wednesday.
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Mississippi State’s offense overwhelmed Texas A&M on Thursday, a showing commentators said all but secured a first-round NCAA Tournament host site. Brian Hadad and Brooks Bryan warned late-inning mistakes could trouble the Bulldogs later this weekend.
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A former sheriff wrote in Magnolia Tribune that support for law enforcement should transcend politics, citing staffing shortfalls, assaults on officers and recent declines in violent crime.
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A national review found adolescents with depression were more likely to use alcohol, marijuana and opioids, researchers at the University of Mississippi said.
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