2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (149+ words) tippahnews.com The Mississippi Department of Transportation said a new alignment of State Route 2 in Tippah County is complete and opened to traffic Sept. 8. MDOT said the 1.5-mile section is a two-lane highway that includes two new bridges. The agency…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (126+ words) tippahnews.com September is Suicide Prevention Month, and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety urged people to remember that mental health struggles can affect anyone, including law enforcement officers and first responders, the agency said. The department said those who…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (149+ words) tippahnews.com The Tupelo Police Department said enforcement of the city ordinance banning kratom and kratom products will begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 12. The department issued the notice Sept. 10 and said the Tupelo City Council adopted the ordinance on Feb. 3, 2026. Enforcement was…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (113+ words) tippahnews.com State Auditor Shad White said he reduced his office’s allocation from the state general fund for fiscal 2026 and left it unchanged for fiscal 2027, a move his office said saved the fund $996,506. White said the change reflects an effort…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (172+ words) tippahnews.com Northeast Mississippi Community College said partnerships with Northrop Grumman Corp. and AccelerateMS are expanding workforce training and opening pathways to higher-paying jobs across the region. The college said in a news release that more than 220 people have started…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (128+ words) Blue Mountain Christian University celebrates president’s birthday tippahnews.com Blue Mountain Christian University celebrated the birthday of its president this week, bringing together students, faculty, and staff to honor her contributions. The event recognized her as more than a leader…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (156+ words) tippahnews.com Blue Mountain Christian University held its 2026 College Fair, an event described as a great success by campus organizers. The university aims to provide students with tools to pursue their aspirations, according to a news release. The event featured…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (57+ words) Hancock County Disaster Service Center to Close Sept. 12 tippahnews.com A notice said the Disaster Service Center for disaster declaration DR-4930 in Hancock County will close permanently Saturday, Sept. 12, at 2 p.m. The notice said residents may visit any other Disaster Service…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (112+ words) tippahnews.com Rebecca Elliott has been named this month’s Northeast Way Award recipient, Northeast said. The award recognizes employees who go above and beyond to support students and create a positive, caring experience, the organization said. One student said Elliott…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (414+ words) Transportation commissioner and MDOT director clash over grants, Horn Lake traffic light tippahnews.com Northern District Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell and Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director Brad White traded heated remarks during a commission meeting Tuesday over federal grant…...