Tippah County, MS News
Residents voiced mixed reactions at a March 16 meeting about a new data center planned for a long-vacant Clinton facility. Mayor Will Purdie said the project will bring revenue and jobs, but questions remain about ownership, energy use and details of the agreement.
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An early childhood specialist told Mississippi Today that freeing unspent federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds could largely address the state’s child care shortage without new state dollars.
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Commissioner Willie Simmons announced 2026 Transportation Alternatives Program awards in Meridian for sidewalks, walking trails and multi-use pathways, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said.
Read MoreDamage survey teams from the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado struck Clarkton on Sunday evening with maximum winds of 85 mph, the agency said.
Read MoreWilliam Wallace Ellis, 53, was arrested March 6 after agents said they found a felony amount of alleged methamphetamine and multiple firearms during a search of a Saltillo home.
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A social media post urged people celebrating St. Patrick’s Day to plan sober rides before drinking and warned against driving under the influence.
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An audit reveals that over 60% of funds from the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund were allocated without the endorsement of the advisory board, raising concerns about project selection oversight.
Read MoreSouthern Culture Boutique said Velvet Vine and jewelry designer Lacy Dean will be at the downtown shop during the Shop Hop event Saturday, March 21, offering colorful statement pieces and a social-media contest.
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Tupelo police said a minor crash involving a school bus at Veterans Boulevard and Eason Boulevard left all students uninjured. The driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries and a second bus was dispatched, the department said.
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A social media post encouraged Mississippians to avoid impaired driving and arrange a safe ride home before celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, the message said.
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