5+ hour, 42+ min ago  (352+ words) BOONEVILLE, Miss. " Several individuals convicted of drug offenses in Prentiss County received sentences last week, according to the First Circuit Court District. All sentences were handed down by Circuit Judge Kelly L. Mims. Absolomon Hines, 50, of Booneville, pleaded guilty June 15 to…...

3+ hour, 25+ min ago  (203+ words) Tippah News JACKSON, Miss. " Area Development magazine awarded Mississippi a 2025 Gold Shovel Award for the state's economic development accomplishments, the Mississippi Development Authority said. The magazine also named a $210 million Amazon project in Marshall County as one of its Non-Manufacturing…...

3+ hour, 51+ min ago  (102+ words) Tippah News Open mic night will be held tonight at The Cut-Off from 7 to 9 p. m. , organizers said. The event will take place at 204 S. Commerce Street. Downtown shops will remain open until 7 p. m. , organizers said, allowing visitors to walk the square beforehand. Food…...

3+ hour, 50+ min ago  (67+ words) Tippah News Officer S. Jones, Agent T. Bell and Corporal H. Ramirez completed a seven-week Certified Investigator Course at the North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center, the center said. The training center said the program covers evidence collection, crime-scene processing and interview techniques....

3+ hour, 49+ min ago  (169+ words) Tippah News The Mississippi Department of Transportation warned drivers on June 19 that more rain in the forecast could produce hazardous travel in parts of southern and central Mississippi. MDOT said flash flooding was still being reported on several roadways in…...

3+ hour, 51+ min ago  (81+ words) Tippah News The Emergency Retention Fund is seeking donations to help students facing unforeseen challenges, organizers said. Organizers said timely support can change a student's path forward and help prevent short-term problems from becoming barriers to success. Jon Ross Myers…...

5+ hour, 43+ min ago  (70+ words) Tippah News Northeast Mississippi Community College said it wrapped its 2026 orientation season after welcoming new students to campus. The college said staff met new faces and helped students take their next steps, according to a social media post. The college…...

7+ hour, 9+ min ago  (63+ words) Tippah News Mammatus clouds appeared over an office after storms, office staff said. Staff identified the formations as mammatus and said they form when air from a cloud layer descends into clear air below, cooling as it sinks. They said…...

7+ hour, 8+ min ago  (143+ words) The National Weather Service warned Friday that the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur will bring additional heavy rain to Mississippi on June 19, 2026. As much as 3 inches of additional rainfall is possible, with locally higher amounts, the agency said. Many areas…...

9+ hour, 51+ min ago  (84+ words) Tippah News The Mississippi Department of Human Services said it closed offices in seven counties today because of severe inclement weather. MDHS listed the affected counties as George, Jackson, Pearl River, Stone, Hancock, Greene and Smith, the agency said. Jon…...