8+ hour, 30+ min ago  (355+ words) Tippah News Bills that would have restricted public school students from using or possessing cell phones during instructional hours failed to advance in the Mississippi House and Senate this session, lawmakers and sponsors said. The legislation, introduced in both chambers,…...

8+ hour, 32+ min ago  (344+ words) Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney said Wednesday he is not seeking the director position at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Speaking to reporters following a state Board of Health meeting in Jackson, Edney emphasized his dedication…...

8+ hour, 32+ min ago  (159+ words) Tippah News Jackson State University officials announced Wednesday that Fed Ex has given the school $500, 000 to support business student professional development and expand academic programs, officials said. Officials said the unrestricted gift will be used to expand the College of…...

8+ hour, 24+ min ago  (103+ words) Tippah News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said respiratory viruses are lingering longer than usual, reporting that respiratory syncytial virus cases began later than expected and that a new COVID-19 variant is spreading across much of the country....

8+ hour, 29+ min ago  (126+ words) Tippah News Mississippi State has avoided the wave of midweek upsets that has hit other highly ranked teams, writer Brian Hadad said. Hadad wrote that the Bulldogs have adopted a postseason-style mentality for each game this season. He said that…...

8+ hour, 26+ min ago  (290+ words) Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. , has called on the Transportation Security Administration to reimplement its former shoes-off policy at airports. She criticized the TSA's decision to end the requirement last summer, calling it a reckless move that could jeopardize security, according…...

8+ hour, 28+ min ago  (126+ words) Tippah News A man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court, acknowledging his role in an attempt to illegally smuggle migrants to the United States, court records show. The plea is tied to a truck crash in Mexico in 2021 that killed…...

8+ hour, 30+ min ago  (195+ words) Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has signed legislation creating the "Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program," aimed at assisting cities and counties impacted by winter storms. The program is designed to help local governments bridge financial gaps while awaiting federal…...

15+ hour, 13+ min ago  (65+ words) Tippah News Satellite imagery shows the Mississippi Alluvial Plain is highly visible, the original release said. The release said the area is one of the most important agricultural regions in the United States. The release said severe drought is currently…...

15+ hour, 43+ min ago  (77+ words) Tippah News The Mississippi Department of Human Services is seeking public comment on its four-year State Plan on Aging, the agency said on its website. MDHS said the plan outlines proposed care and support for older Mississippians and will guide…...