Tippah County, MS News
Former Ole Miss tight end Dae’Quan Wright was waived by the Cleveland Browns and has an arrangement to join LSU via the transfer portal if he clears NFL waivers, according to team and portal reports.
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Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson, a Republican and Baptist minister, included Woody Guthrie’s song ‘This Land Is Your Land’ on his latest album amid controversy over his recent comments on Muslim Americans. Critics question whether his lyrics reflect inclusivity.
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About 100 detainees at the Adams County Correctional Center protested over food and water shortages amid concerns over overcrowding and maintenance issues, according to sources.
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A bow echo on Aug. 22 produced damaging straight-line winds of 60 to 80 mph across the Mid-South and left more than 120,000 Shelby County customers without power, officials said.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said State Route 427 will be closed in both directions Aug. 24 for a bridge replacement, with the detour routing traffic through Philadelphia and the closure expected to last until spring 2027.
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Forecasters say the Mid-South will see a respite from extreme heat through early next week, with most areas reporting heat indices well below 100 degrees. Heat and humidity are expected to return by midweek, and dry weather is forecast for today.
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Residents say rising prices for essentials are squeezing budgets and hope an end to the Iran war could ease costs, WJTV reported. AAA data shows Mississippi gas averages more than $3.60 per gallon, below the national average.
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A Jackson Police Department 911 dispatcher faces charges and a detective is under investigation after a probe into possible misconduct, WJTV reported. Residents told the station they were alarmed but welcomed accountability.
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Capitol Police said a motorcyclist was taken to a hospital Saturday after a collision near Northside Drive and Manila Drive; officers responded at about 3:28 p.m.
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Retired attorney Cassandra Walter launches Ballroom Mississippi, a nonprofit offering dance, mentorship, and career opportunities for underprivileged youth.
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