RIPLEY • The Ripley Board of Aldermen met for their regularly scheduled March meeting on Tuesday, May 2 at Ripley Town Hall.
The Walnut Board of Aldermen held its April meeting on Tuesday, April 4 at Walnut City Hall.
The following people were booked into Tippah County Detention Center in connection with felony charges from May 1, 2023 to May 7, 2023.
OXFORD – A federal judge has denied bond for a Hickory Flat man who allegedly threatened to kill U.S. Senator Roger Wicker last week.
The Rebel Run returns to Hickory Flat this weekend for another year. On Saturday, May 6, runners will gather in Hickory Flat to attempt the 5K race.
Keep Ripley Beautiful, in conjunction with Ripley Main Street, hosted a Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 22.
RIPLEY - On Friday, April 28, a group of Tippah County residents and government officials gathered together to commemorate National Marker Day.
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WALNUT — After winning the 1A title in 2021, Myrtle has seen championship experience graduated from the dugout.
SENATOBIA - Northwest sophomore guard Claire Leak will continue her athletic and academic career at the four-year level next season, after sig…
HICKORY FLAT – A quick start and a some late insurance runs both set the stage for West Union, which fended off a Hickory Flat rally to secure…
MYRTLE - Brooklyn Streich and Genna Wages came through in the clutch by delivering key hits to drive in five runs to help Myrtle win game one …
PONTOTOC — In recent years, the Ripley Tigers boys golf team has come just short of the summit, finishing second in Class 4A each of the past …
RIPLEY – Ripley made some loud outs through the first three innings.
A number of track athletes from Benton and Tippah County will compete in the upcoming state championship meets after qualifying in last week’s…
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ASHLAND • The Benton County Board of Education met on Monday, April 17 at the district office in Ashland for its regularly scheduled board meeting.
North Tippah Board of Education met on Thursday, April 13 at the district office in Falkner for its regularly scheduled meeting.
The South Tippah School Board held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 11 at the Oscar Shannon Building in Ripley.
ASHLAND – It's a sunny afternoon in late March, and Beverly Gann is rigorously checking the locks on doors at Ashland High School.
RIPLEY • The Ripley Board of Aldermen met for their regularly scheduled March meeting on Tuesday, May 2 at Ripley Town Hall.
The Walnut Board of Aldermen held its April meeting on Tuesday, April 4 at Walnut City Hall.
RIPLEY • The Tippah County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, May 1 at the Chancery Building for its first meeting of the month.
RIPLEY • The Ripley Board of Aldermen met for their regularly scheduled March meeting on Tuesday, April 4 at Ripley Town Hall.
Being a football fan has its highs and lows, much like life in general. However, for the past four years, I wouldn't describe being an Indiana…
There have been a number of 5K run/walk events in Benton and Tippah County, and the North Mississippi region as a whole to raise money and awa…
Next week, libraries in Benton and Tippah County will join libraries across the country in celebrating National Library Week, a time to remind…
Today, in untold millions of homes across America, someone's ailing spouse, someone's fragile parent, or someone's handicapped child will need…
Fresh herbs have a lot of home uses, and I love growing them in containers.
This recipe is a really easy one to do. It’s great for big family dinners or something easy to make for church functions. It is dish of shredd…
Mother’s Day will be here before you know it. If you are struggling to find a present for your mom, consider a mixed succulent container planting.
This week I pulled another dessert from the Home Economics Teachers Bicentennial Cookbook. This one is easy and preparation is quick. A good d…
From time to time, high numbers of fleas will appear outside, in your yard.
Every year, I look for ways to add interest to my front porch with colorful hanging baskets, and there are many different plant choices and co…
As I go through my recipes from years past I find myself pulling some from a recipe book that I have had since 1976. The book is The Best of H…
Tragedy is something most people will go through at least once in their lives. Chrissie Turcotte certainly did.
RIPLEY • With the new year comes new business in Tippah County.
RIPLEY • Life has come full circle for Terry Porterfield.
WALNUT • Mike Miskelly has been working on cars for decades, but only recently did he open his own tire shop.
HICKORY FLAT • Hickory Flat has a new gas station, and it boasts the most gas pumps and the widest selection of items in town.
RIPLEY: An ice cream shop opened in August 2021 inside of Papa D’s restaurant.
In June 2019, the Mississippi Division of Medicaid announced that Second Wind Dreams (SWD®), Inc. was approved by the Centers for Medicare and…
