Tippah County, MS News
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Significant Fire Danger alert for parts of South Mississippi and warned residents not to attempt open burning. The agency urged people to follow burn bans, secure tow chains and properly dispose of cigarettes.
Read MoreThe National Weather Service offices in Tallahassee and Mobile said the first day of Rip Current Awareness Week is underway and urged Mid-South residents traveling to beaches for spring break to exercise caution.
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The National Weather Service warned that Tuesday will be the coldest day of the week, with temperatures averaging about 20 degrees below normal. A warm-up and a chance of showers and thunderstorms are expected later in the week, the agency said.
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The West Point Police Department says Jalon Little may have information about a Thursday shooting that injured two people on Meadowbrook Circle and is asking the public for help locating him.
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Kokomo police said two people wanted in a Vicksburg homicide were taken into custody after officers located their vehicle at a residence east of the city.
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Brian Townsend, head coach of Canton High School’s boys basketball team, was arrested in Rankin County and charged with driving under the influence, no insurance and another traffic violation, Rankin County officials said.
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Healthgrades placed the Oxford hospital in the top 5% for clinical excellence and again listed it among the Best 250 Hospitals for 2026.
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Southern Miss claimed the title at the Round Rock Classic, while Mississippi State and Ole Miss secured sweeps at home, marking a successful start to the college baseball season for Mississippi teams.
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Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk say the Diamond Dawgs face tougher competition this week that will test coach Brian O’Connor’s squad.
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A Mississippi Today commentary says the state’s school choice push, led by House Speaker Jason White, raises questions about students who cannot leave low-performing districts. The piece urges improving public schools for those left behind.
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