Tippah County roundup, Nov. 15, 2026: Nine Ripley Tigers earn all-region honors; Braddock selected for fellowship
Ripley’s 2026 Region 3-4A second-team selections: Isaiah Evans, Paxton Kennamore, Landon Story, Antwain Zinn and Jamarien Sims. (Photo: Ripley High School)
RIPLEY — Nine Ripley High School football players earned Region 3-4A postseason honors, the school announced, with four named to the coaches’ Super 22 and five selected for the second team. The recognition accompanies a separate leadership honor for Ripley football and powerlifting coach Jamal Braddock.
Nine Tigers receive region recognition
Cole Rakestraw, Cohen Wright, Nate Boyd and Kyran McDonald made the Super 22, according to the school’s announcement Friday, Nov. 13. Isaiah Evans, Paxton Kennamore, Landon Story, Antwain Zinn and Jamarien Sims earned second-team spots.
The honors follow a season that ended with Ripley’s Nov. 6 first-round playoff loss at Corinth. The report also outlines Ripley’s move to Class 3A, Region 1, under the MHSAA’s 2027–29 assignments, alongside Alcorn Central, Belmont, Kossuth and Nettleton. Read the all-region selections report.
Braddock selected for coaching fellowship
Ripley High School said Braddock was selected for this year’s Tomorrow’s 25 Coaching Fellowship, a program focused on leadership and the development of student-athletes. The school said the fellowship connects coaches from Mississippi and four other states.
The Mississippi program is described by University of Mississippi Outreach as a partnership involving the Mississippi Association of Coaches, the Mississippi High School Activities Association and the UM School of Education. Read the Braddock fellowship story.
Regional education: Hickory Flat principal joins podcast
In neighboring Benton County, Hickory Flat Attendance Center announced that principal Corey Burt is featured on the Proud Principals Podcast, discussing school culture and relationships. The episode is available on major podcast platforms, according to the school. The Tippah News article also points readers to its coverage of Braddock’s Ripley fellowship recognition. Read the Corey Burt podcast story.
Also published: wood-stove fan shopping guide
A new Tippah County shopping guide compares five heat-powered wood-stove fans from JossaColar, VODA, GALAFIRE and Caframo Ecofan, discussing dimensions, operating temperatures and other product features. The article discloses that the publisher earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. Read the wood-stove fan guide.
This edition covers qualifying Tippah News articles originally published from 4:30 p.m. CST Nov. 14 through 4:30 p.m. CST Nov. 15, 2026.
