Tippah County, MS News
The Mississippi House on Tuesday passed an amended bill that would permit the death penalty for adults convicted of sexual battery of a child under 12 if two aggravating factors are found, supporters said.
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GE Aerospace announced an additional $18 million investment in its Batesville, Mississippi, facility, part of a broader $1 billion plan to boost U.S. manufacturing through 2026.
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The Mississippi Senate is advancing a plan to increase teacher salaries by $2,000 annually for three years, totaling a $6,000 increase, as a counter to the House’s $5,000 proposal.
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Expanded federal rules requiring more work hours for SNAP recipients are expected to disadvantage older caregivers and their families, according to advocates and experts.
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Crime survivors and family members gathered at the Mississippi State Capitol on March 11 to call for an overhaul of the state’s victim compensation program and funding for a trauma recovery center in Jackson, organizers said.
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The Mississippi Senate unanimously backed a $6,000 annual teacher pay increase, surpassing the House’s $5,000 plan. The proposals now face further legislative debate.
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Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka told WTVA that strong community relationships are key to public safety and that the department will host a Citizens Police Academy. He said the program will let residents learn how the department operates and how officers serve the city.
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The Tupelo Police Department is investigating an alleged indecent exposure reported Tuesday evening near Crosstown and says the suspect fled on a blue bicycle, the department said. Authorities asked anyone with information to call 662-841-6491 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-773-TIPS.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College will hold a special orientation April 2 for Adult Education graduates planning to enroll this fall, the college said.
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The Raymond, Miss., LIFT Resource & Referral Network held an open house it called a major milestone, organizers said. The group invited parents and providers to visit its new location and review available resources.
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