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May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month; NWS warns spring sun can rival July
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (85+ words) Tippah News May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a period when public health organizations encourage prevention and early detection, officials said. The National Weather Service warned that spring sunshine can be as strong as late July and urged people…...
Powell to face Harding in Nebraska House race to replace Bacon
11+ hour, 48+ min ago (105+ words) Tippah News Democrat Denise Powell is projected to win the Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The primary victory positions Powell for a November contest against Republican candidate Mike Harding, as she seeks to succeed…...
M&M Bank's Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed's Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
11+ hour, 51+ min ago (205+ words) Clayton Legear, chairman and CEO of Merchants & Marine Bancorp, has been appointed chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council, according to a news release. The council was created in 2010 by the Federal Reserve Board…...
Missouri Supreme Court Upholds Redistricting Map; South Carolina Fails to Pass GOP-Backed Plan
11+ hour, 54+ min ago (273+ words) Tippah News The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a new congressional map that could help Republicans gain an additional seat in November's midterm elections. The court ruled unanimously in favor of the map, which had been challenged by voters…...
Louisiana agrees to $4. 8 million settlement in Ronald Greene death case
10+ hour, 39+ min ago (106+ words) Tippah News Louisiana officials have agreed to a tentative $4. 8 million settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist who died during a violent roadside arrest. The incident involved five white officers and has drawn national attention. The agreement…...
Mississippi expands statewide substance use disorder treatment after successful pilot
11+ hour, 52+ min ago (305+ words) The Mississippi Department of Health is expanding access to substance use disorder treatment statewide after a successful pilot in six counties, officials announced Tuesday. State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney credited the program's success to alignment among clinical leadership, public…...
Forecasters: Overnight lows in the 50s, patchy fog possible in Northeast Mississippi
16+ hour, 3+ min ago (77+ words) Tippah News The fog is expected to be patchy and localized, forecasters said, primarily affecting low-lying and rural areas. Daytime temperatures are expected to rebound into the 80s, according to the forecast. Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher…...
Ripley festival seeks vendors for R. L. Burnside centennial celebration
14+ hour, 39+ min ago (114+ words) Tippah News Organizers of Burnside Music Fest are inviting local vendors and makers to apply for a one-day event honoring the 100th birthday of blues musician R. L. Burnside on June 6, 2026, in downtown Ripley, Ripley Main Street said. Ripley Main Street said it…...
Rubio's Nike tracksuit on Air Force One sparks memes during China trip
11+ hour, 49+ min ago (145+ words) Tippah News The images surfaced as Rubio traveled with President Donald Trump on a trip to China, a trip officials said would focus on trade and national security. The casual outfit was a notable departure from the formal attire often…...
On the Front Porch, the World Arrives with a Lemonade Pitcher
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (522+ words) Tippah News There's a particular weather on the front porch where national headlines soften into neighborly talk. This week the list of things people hand each other like a plate of cookies is a strange mix " a president headed overseas,…...