Tippah County Names Interim Coroner After Resignation
Tippah County supervisors accepted coroner Chris McCallister’s resignation and named Shad Spight interim coroner at their Oct. 15 meeting in Ripley.
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Local news from Tippah County, Mississippi, covering Ripley, Walnut, Falkner, Blue Mountain, Dumas, Tiplersville and Chalybeate. Follow county government, schools, businesses, sports, weather and community events.
Tippah County Burn Ban Back in Effect Through Nov. 21
The Tippah County burn ban is back in effect. Supervisors reinstated the countywide outdoor burning ban Oct. 21, and it is set to run through Nov. 21.
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BMCU Athletes Sweep Three SSAC Weekly Honors
BMCU SSAC weekly honors: golfers Cobey Riddle and Ansley Pratt and setter Brenyn Wilbanks earn conference awards after a big week for the Toppers.
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Tippah, Benton Absentee Voting Ends Oct. 31 at Noon
Absentee voting for Tippah and Benton County voters ends at noon Oct. 31, with Saturday hours Oct. 24. See who qualifies, ID rules and mail deadlines.
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Tippah County Burn Ban Off State List as Fire Danger Rises
The Tippah County burn ban is off the state Forestry Commission’s latest list, but NWS Memphis warns of high fire danger Monday and a dry week ahead.
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Tippah County roundup, Oct. 18, 2026: Walnut students explore Toyota careers; BMCU honors Sandra Clark
Walnut students visit Toyota Mississippi, BMCU honors Sandra Clark, and Ripley’s Saturday movie announcement and a lighting guide round out local coverage.
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BMCU Dorm Mother Sandra Clark Honored as ‘Big Mama’
BMCU dorm mother Sandra Clark, known as Big Mama to Stevens Dorm students, is honored in a Blue Mountain Christian University Saturday Spotlight.
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Walnut Students Tour Toyota Mississippi Plant on STEM Trip
Walnut students toured the Toyota Mississippi plant in Blue Springs, seeing robotics and advanced manufacturing up close on a STEM career field trip.
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Ripley Movie Night Shows Hocus Pocus Tonight at The Cut-Off
Ripley movie night tonight: Hocus Pocus plays at 7 p.m. at The Cut-Off, 204 S. Commerce St. Bring blankets and chairs; lows near 40 are forecast.
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Tippah County roundup, Oct. 17, 2026: Dateline revisits Carpenter case; local districts earn B grades
Dateline revisits the Carpenter case, local school districts earn B ratings, a Ripley man is sentenced for timber theft and a free family Christmas event is announced.
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