Tippah County roundup, Nov. 13, 2026: Walnut benefit 5K Saturday; parade entries open
Runners are dusted with colored powder at a color run at Los Angeles Air Force Base (unrelated event). Walnut’s Color Me Cured 5K uses color stations at each kilometer. (Photo: Lou Hernandez / U.S. Space Force via Wikimedia Commons (public domain))
Walnut’s Color Me Cured 5K will bring runners and walkers to Kids Town at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, to raise money for type 1 diabetes research, according to Tippah News’ report on the town’s plans.
The untimed event at 771 Main St. is presented by the Town of Walnut Health and Wellness Committee and Eli’s Allies. Participants pass through colored-powder stations at each kilometer, with no finishing-order awards planned. Organizers say proceeds support JDRF, now known nationally as Breakthrough T1D. The report lists online registration through Eli’s Allies and printed forms at Town Hall, Duncan’s Pharmacy and People’s Bank’s Walnut branch; Town Hall’s listed weekday hours end at 4 p.m. Read the 5K details and registration information.
Walnut opens Christmas parade sign-ups
The town is accepting entries for its Christmas parade, scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in downtown Walnut. Registration is available through the town’s events page or printed forms at Town Hall, 621 Main St. The report says a registration deadline and route had not been posted. A Santa visit with complimentary snacks, drinks and photos is planned at Town Hall on Saturday, Dec. 5. Read the parade and Santa visit report.
BMCU invites prospective students to Preview Day
Blue Mountain Christian University plans a campus Preview Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. Prospective students and guests can tour campus and meet students and faculty. Check-in is at the Enrollment Services Suite on the lower level of Paschal Student Union, 201 W. Main St., Blue Mountain; registration is available through the university’s admissions site. Read the Preview Day information.
Volley Toppers won Thursday tournament opener
BMCU swept Andrew College 25–14, 25–16, 25–16 on Thursday, Nov. 12, at the SSAC Volleyball Championship in Montgomery, Alabama, according to BMCU Athletics reporting carried by Tippah News. Salice Speed led with 13 kills, Sydney Tague served five aces and Abbi Williams had 15 digs. The victory brought the team to 13–15 at the end of Thursday’s match. Read the Thursday match report.
Shopping guides discuss tools and outdoor storage
Two new Tippah News guides cover holiday tool gifts for dads and outdoor storage boxes for firewood and gear. Both contain Amazon affiliate links and disclose that the publisher earns from qualifying purchases.
This edition covers qualifying Tippah News articles originally published from 4:30 p.m. Nov. 12 through 4:30 p.m. Nov. 13, 2026, Central standard time.
