Tippah County, MS News
Tony Carter, a night student in Booneville, earned his high school equivalency diploma through NEMCC Adult Education, the program said. NEMCC praised his dedication and said it “can’t wait to see what you do next.”
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged fans to practice safe driving as all Mississippi college baseball teams travel for the start of conference play this weekend. MDOT recommended using its traffic app, avoiding distractions and not drinking and driving.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said groundwater supplies drinking water for 51% of the U.S. population and 99% of rural residents, and warned stormwater can affect groundwater quality.
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Forecasters say temperatures will rise through this weekend before a cold front moves in Sunday. They say readings will fall into the 20s and 30s into next week, with a warming trend by week’s end.
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Mississippi State begins Southeastern Conference play against Arkansas in a series Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk called a perfect test of the Bulldogs’ improvement. Hadad and Faulk noted Arkansas has dominated the matchup over the past eight years and questioned whether Brian O’Connor’s first SEC series can change that in Fayetteville.
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No. 15 Ole Miss beat No. 7 Georgia 76-72 on Thursday in the SEC Tournament, overcoming a late Bulldog surge to reach the quarterfinals, the SEC said.
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An editorial in the Magnolia Tribune argues Mississippi should enact state-level protections against ‘‘debanking’’ and not rely solely on federal action, citing the Fair Banking Standard Act and measures already adopted by other states.
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An opinion piece in the Magnolia Tribune says proposed Mississippi legislation aimed at banning politically or religiously motivated account closures could increase regulatory complexity and prompt banks to avoid certain customers.
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The Senate passed a sweeping housing bill Thursday aimed at reducing regulations, limiting corporate investors, and expanding funding for affordable homes amid bipartisan support. The measure now heads to the House for consideration.
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A Mississippi judge has temporarily halted Medicaid debt collection from Greenwood Leflore Hospital, citing the risk of closure. The hospital and state officials are in a dispute over repayment terms.
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