Tippah County remains under a burn ban as a cold front brings dry air and gusty winds, according to Tippah News’ reporting citing the Mississippi Forestry Commission and National Weather Service Memphis. The commission’s Oct. 15 map still listed the county under restrictions, and Friday’s forecast called for elevated wildfire danger.
The Mississippi Forestry Commission’s Oct. 15 county burn ban map shows Tippah County in red. (Image: Mississippi Forestry Commission)
Dry, windy weather brings fire concern and cooler nights
The Friday morning forecast cited in the report called for northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph, gusting to 30 mph through sunset, and afternoon humidity below 40 percent. Forecasters urged residents to avoid recreational burning and properly extinguish cigarettes. The report also advised securing trailer chains and keeping vehicles off dry grass.
For Ripley, the forecast called for a low around 46 Friday night, a high near 65 Saturday and a low around 39 Saturday night. Those figures are forecasts, not observed temperatures. The county ban includes debris burning, burn barrels, campfires and fire pits. Residents should check current official restrictions before burning. Read the burn-ban and weather report.
Archives asks residents to identify photographs
The Tippah County Historical & Genealogical Society shared 16 digitized photographs Thursday, Oct. 15, including labeled scenes from Blue Mountain in 1938, Ruckersville in 1936 and near Falkner in 1941. It is asking residents to identify unlabeled pictures from more recent decades and share present-day photographs of the historic locations. The collection is available at the Tippah County Archives, 201 Union St. in Ripley; previously announced hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Read about the photo project.
Hubbard earns State Fair poultry honors
Kaylin Hubbard won Senior Showmanship Grand Champion and first place in the senior layer class at the Mississippi State Fair poultry show, Tippah County 4-H announced Thursday, Oct. 15. The fair in Jackson runs through Sunday, Oct. 18, according to the report. Read about Hubbard’s awards.
Firefighters visit Ripley Middle School
Local firefighters showed protective equipment and discussed their work with Ripley Middle School’s RMS All-Stars during Community Helpers Week. The school shared photographs and thanked the visitors in an Oct. 15 post. Students tried on helmets and learned about the responders who serve their community. Read about the classroom visit.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
