Tippah County, MS News
A federal appeals court has affirmed the conviction of Marshand Crisler, the former interim sheriff of Hinds County, on charges of accepting bribes. Crisler is currently serving a prison sentence.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said a crash on Interstate 10 near Gautier was cleared at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. MDOT had reported the right eastbound lane was blocked and urged drivers to seek alternate routes.
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The Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday to waive late fees for February and March utility bills after Ice Storm Fern, but service cut-offs will still occur if bills remain unpaid, the board said.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said health science adviser Tiffany Hatcher visited Booneville classes to present career opportunities in the college’s health science programs.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation held its annual Equipment Operators Roadeo for District 7 in McComb on Feb. 26, 2026, the agency said. Southern District Transportation Commissioner Charles Busby said the event mixes workforce development with spirited competition and training.
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Dr. RaShall Brackney is set to start as Jackson’s police chief in less than a month and says she plans to bring new ideas to the department, WJTV reported.
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A bill to establish the Metro Jackson Water Authority cleared a Mississippi Senate committee, aiming to oversee Jackson’s water system amid ongoing changes.
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The Mississippi Senate is reviewing a bill that would modify regulations on commercial hazardous waste disposal via underground injection wells. Critics express concern over potential expansion of waste imports into the state.
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The Mississippi Senate Committee approved legislation supporting workforce development, financial literacy, and the sale of university land, while also reviewing energy performance contracts and school funding.
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An editorial in the Magnolia Tribune says federal approvals of prediction markets threaten state-regulated sports betting and could erode states’ authority.
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