Tippah County, MS News
The Mississippi Department of Transportation says crews will close several ramps on I-55 in Jackson overnight March 3-4 for joint repairs. Drivers are urged to seek alternate routes and check MDOTtraffic.com for updates.
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Mississippi State travels to Hattiesburg on Tuesday night for a top-10 matchup against in-state rival Southern Mississippi. Brian Hadad hosted Dima Mixon of Pine Belt Sports and the Eagle Hour on his pod for a preview of the Golden Eagles.
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Two top-10 college baseball teams from Mississippi face off in a highly anticipated midweek game in Hattiesburg.
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Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday at 2 a.m., but debate continues over whether to keep the clocks on DST year-round. Mississippi’s two U.S. senators have taken opposing positions.
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President Donald Trump and his economic team argue that Kevin Warsh and advances in artificial intelligence can recreate the 1990s growth surge by easing interest rates. Economists say the analogy is incomplete and conditions are different now.
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Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson announced Monday he will not seek a third term but hinted he plans to remain in public life, saying “I will be on the ballot,” The Magnolia Tribune reported.
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Secretary of State Michael Watson announced Monday he will not run for reelection in 2027, fueling speculation about a gubernatorial bid next year. He indicated he plans to remain on the ballot in 2024.
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Two men have admitted guilt in federal court for illegally obtaining COVID-19 unemployment benefits while incarcerated in Mississippi. The scheme involved transferring funds among prisoners using various means.
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Tuesday is the deadline for committees to pass general bills from the other chamber, and some lawmakers say they are unlikely to call further meetings, which could doom school choice and prison health care measures.
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Tupelo Police said one person was wounded in a shooting at the West Jackson Mart on W. Jackson Street and was taken to North Mississippi Medical Center; officials said there is no known threat to the public.
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