Tippah County, MS News
Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone argue Mississippi State likely would have been a host in the upcoming NCAA Tournament if it had won one or two more games and scheduled tougher out‑of‑conference opponents.
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The Jackson City Council voted 6-1 to eliminate the Parks and Recreation Department and place its staff under Public Works and Human and Cultural Services to help address an estimated $23 million deficit, city officials said. The move will save about $143,000 in salaries and benefits, officials said.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Monday vacated a liability order that would have required Mississippi to redraw its state Supreme Court districts and remanded the case to a federal district court following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais.
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Missouri star running back Ahmad Hardy was shot in Mississippi early Sunday morning and underwent surgery, according to school officials. He remains in stable condition.
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Mississippi environmental officials say xAI has 46 temporary ‘mobile’ gas turbines at a Southaven site and are evaluating whether the company can add more. Advocates and the NAACP say the turbines should require permits under the Clean Air Act.
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Seven tornadoes, including an EF3, hit Mississippi’s Pine Belt on May 6-7, injuring 26 people and damaging homes and businesses, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said.
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Gov. Tate Reeves and the head of Child Protective Services asked a federal judge to end the Olivia Y. v. Barbour litigation, saying state reforms have addressed deficiencies cited in the long-running case, court filings show.
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The Tupelo Police Department said it is observing National Police Week 2026 and joined communities nationwide in honoring law enforcement. The department thanked its staff and remembered officers who died in the line of duty.
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The Tupelo Fire Department said BNSF and Kansas City Southern will provide in-depth hazardous-materials training near the Mill district on the 12th, 13th and 14th. The department warned the public that heavy emergency vehicle presence and hazmat suits will be part of the exercises.
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Meteorologists say there is a greater-than-60% chance of widespread 90-degree temperatures Saturday and Sunday. Forecasters urged residents to stay hydrated as the heat builds.
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