Tippah County, MS News
State Route 481 between SR 902 and Shopping Center Road will be closed beginning at noon on March 12 for a bridge replacement, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said. Drivers are advised to use local routes while MDOT provides updates on the work.
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Brian Hadad hosted Matt Stahl of AL.com for the first stop of the T&L SEC Spring Football Series in Tuscaloosa to discuss Alabama’s brief return to the College Football Playoff and the program’s outlook.
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The Diamond Dawgs have displayed a potent lineup that has exceeded preseason expectations, heading into SEC competition.
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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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