Tishco News

Hyde-Smith Worked to Fund Miss. Projects in Senate-Passed Army Corps Funding Bill 

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith voted for the FY2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill...

EPA Seeks Applicants for Environmental Education Grants 

The U.S. EPA announced up to $3.2 million in funding for environmental education grants, with 16...

Absentee Ballots Now Available for the 2026 Primary Election for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate 

In-person and mail-in absentee ballots for the 2026 Mississippi Primary Election are available...

Governor Reeves Provides Update on Severe Winter Weather 

Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi reported the ongoing response to severe winter weather...

MDWFP Announces Emergency Closures for Northern State Parks Due to Ice Storm 

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has closed nine state parks in...

Mississippi electric cooperatives face challenges in power restoration 

Power restoration remains challenging for three electric cooperatives in north Mississippi due to...

Poll Worker Training Schedule 

Poll worker training for the U.S. Congressional Primary Election on March...

Tishomingo County Special Olympics Athletes visited the Mississippi State Capitol 

Ben Hall and Tre’ Grizzard, Special Olympics athletes from Mississippi, attended Hill Day at the...

North MS Storm Chasers Launch New Real-Time Storm Tracking Website 

North Mississippi residents will soon benefit from a new storm chaser website by North MS Storm...

Local Officials Visit State Capitol  

Senator Rita Parks, (left), and Representative Bubba Carpenter, (2nd from right), on Wednesday...

Empowering Mississippi’s Workforce: MDES Releases 2025 Annual Report 

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) has released its 2025 Annual Report...

IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season; online tools and resources help with tax filing 

The IRS announced that the 2026 tax filing season will open on January 26, 2026, allowing taxpayers...

Mississippi Homemaker’s Club and Council Thanksgiving Luncheon-November 21, 2025 

The Mississippi Homemaker's Club and Council held a seasonal potluck on November 21, featuring...

Mississippi Senate Passes Education Reforms, Advances Historic PERS Funding 

The Mississippi State Senate has approved significant funding for the Public Employees' Retirement...

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT’S AND DEAN’S LIST 

William Carey University announces the undergraduate President’s and Dean’s List for...

SNHU Announces Fall 2025 President’s List 

Southern New Hampshire University has announced the names of students who made the Fall 2025...

Kristina Mohundro Named to SNHU Dean’s List 

Kristina Mohundro from Rienzi has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2025 Dean's...

Mississippi Car Tag Fees Are Second-Highest in Nation and Difficult for Taxpayers to Predict 

Mississippi has the second-highest car tag fees in the U.S., often over $1,000 annually, leading to...

Mississippi Wild Turkey Stamp Available for Purchase Soon 

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announces that a new Wild Turkey Stamp...

Mississippi Homemaker Volunteer’s Council/Club Meeting-November 14, 2025 

The Mississippi Homemaker Volunteer’s County Council met on November 14, 2025, to plan for the...

USDA Designates Twenty-two Tennessee Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas 

President Trump designated twenty-two Tennessee counties as natural disaster areas due to severe...

Shiloh National Military Park Announces 2025 Wreaths Across America Event

Shiloh National Military Park will host its Wreaths Across America event on December 13, 2025...

Barker Wins Third Consecutive State Golf Title 

Belmont junior Langston Barker has secured his third consecutive state championship title, becoming...

Lady Braves End Season in Second Round of 4A Playoffs 

The Tishomingo County High School Volleyball Team concluded their season with a strong performance...

Mississippi Homemaker Volunteer’s County Council Meeting – September 16, 2025 

The Mississippi Homemaker Volunteer’s County Council convened on September 16, 2025, with five...

Mississippi Homemaker Volunteer’s Club July Meeting  

The Mississippi Homemaker Volunteer’s Club met on July 15, 2025, where six members attended...

MDOT Makes Progress on Northeast Mississippi Projects 

The Mississippi Department of Transportation has announced several construction projects in...

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Lab to Boost Mississippi’s Advanced Manufacturing Workforce

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves joined Northrop Grumman officials to inaugurate the Northrop...

Report Finds Removing Junk Food from SNAP Benefits Would Save Millions 

A report by Mississippi State Auditor Shad White suggests that restricting junk food purchases with...

American Legion Post 46 Seeking New Members 

By: Shelby Smith  The American Legion Post 46 is inviting new members to join its ranks and be part...

Mississippi Homemaker Volunteer’s Council/Club Meeting – March 18, 2025 

On March 18, 2025, the Mississippi Homemaker Volunteer’s Council met with seven members and guest...

Belmont Celebrates Independence Day with Music, Patriotism, and Fireworks 

Belmont's Fourth of July celebration featured a vibrant community gathering with music, speeches...

Local Meteorologist Matt Laubhan Launches Mississippi LIVE Weather After WTVA Departure 

Matt Laubhan, WTVA's Chief Meteorologist for over 14 years, launched his independent weather...

Wicker Details Provisions of the Reconciliation Bill 

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker highlighted the reconciliation bill set to be signed by President Trump...

Three Years Later: Search Continues for Missing Alcorn County Man 

Foye "Wade" Davis, a 79-year-old man with dementia, disappeared on June 22, 2022, during a walk in...

2025 Yard of the Month

Charlotte Vines of 303 North Fulton Street won June’s Yard of the Month for her stunning...

NMHS Facilities, Providers Terminate 

North Mississippi Health Services has ended agreements with United Healthcare for Medicare Advantage...

Stanley Promotes Summer Tennis Lessons Across Region Following Banner Year for Local Programs 

After a successful high school tennis season, coach Jacob Stanley is encouraging students in...

Vendor Applications Now Open for 2025 Bear Creek Festival 

The Belmont Promotional Association has opened vendor applications for the 2025 Bear Creek Festival...

Secretary Michael Watson Launches New Elections Resource “TextMyGov” 

Secretary of State Michael Watson announced the launch of "TextMyGov" in Mississippi to improve...

Ken Dulaney Seeks Re-Election as Alderman — June 3rd in Belmont 

Ken Dulaney seeks re-election as Alderman for Belmont, Mississippi, expressing gratitude for past...

Tri-County Nurse Honor Guard Organizes

The Tri-County Nurse Honor Guard, established in March 2023, has grown to 32 members and honors over...

Secretary Michael Watson Launches New Elections Resource “TextMyGov” 

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has launched "TextMyGov," enhancing voter...

When Disaster Strikes, Don’t Let Scammers Cause More Damage 

State officials warn Mississippians to stay vigilant, choose only licensed contractors  By Checky...

MSU remembers legacy of Apollo 13 legend, alumnus Ed Smylie 

Robert Edwin “Ed” Smylie, an alumnus of Mississippi State University, passed away on April 21. He...

Upcoming Voter Registration Dates for the 2025 Municipal General Election 

Municipal Clerk's Offices in Jackson will open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on May 3, 2025, for...

Mississippi Highlighted for Expanding Quality Pre-K in New National Report, But More Children Need Access 

A new report reveals that Mississippi meets all quality benchmarks for preschool but ranks 31st in...

Remembering April 27, 2011: A Day of Devastation Across the South 

On April 27, 2011, a devastating outbreak of tornadoes struck the American South, resulting in over...

Golden Manufacturing Announces Major Contract, Hiring Push Amid Renewed Growth 

Golden Manufacturing has revitalized its operations by securing long-term contracts for various...

Liberty Church of Christ Youth Shine at Lads to Leaders Convention in Nashville 

A group from Liberty Church of Christ participated in the Lads to Leaders convention in Nashville...

Bay Tree Council Brings the Laughter with Final Show of the Season: Honky Tonk Hissy Fit 

The Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts in Red Bay, Alabama, is concluding its 2024–2025 season...

More Storms in the Forecast as the CommunityContinues to Assess and Clean Up Area

Residents are recovering from recent storms that caused trees down, hail damage, and power outages...

2025 Municipal Primary Election Day Reminders 

JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi’s 2025 Municipal Primary Election Day is less than 24 hours away...

NEMCC hosts annual high school art competition 

Northeast Mississippi Community College's Art Department held its annual High School Art Competition...

USDA Designates One Mississippi County as Primary Natural Disaster Area 

Acting Administrator Trina Brake designated Lee County, MS, as a primary disaster area due to...

Step Back in Time: 83rd Annual Tour of Homes in Holly Springs Set for April 4-6, 2025 

The 83rd Annual Holly Springs Pilgrimage will occur April 4-6, 2025, showcasing historic homes and...

Big Day for the Little Church: Iuka Heritage Receives Grant for Restoration 

Iuka Heritage, Inc. received a $5,000 matching grant from the Mississippi Hills Heritage Area...

Buzzkill: WTVA Meteorologists Battle Twisters and Wasps in Late-Night Storm Coverage 

During severe weather coverage, WTVA's meteorologists Matt Laubhan and Gabe Mahner encountered an...

Pollen Surge in Northeast Mississippi Triggers Allergy Woes 

Northeast Mississippi faces a rise in allergy symptoms due to high pollen levels, particularly from...

Cardinal Corner

Last week, the Belmont Cardinal Powerlifting team secured third place in the MHSAA State...

Northeast Chorus and Chamber Choir to Present Annual Spring Concert 

Northeast Mississippi Community College's Chorus and Chamber Choir will host its Spring Concert on...