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Fourth of July events light up Tippah, Benton County skies, with more planned this week
Independence Day may not officially be here until Thursday, but several communities in Tippah and Benton County have already held their Fourth of July events, lighting up the night sky with fireworks and drawing hundreds of residents to celebrate the United States’ 248th birthday, nearly a quarter of a millennium since the United States declared independence from Great Britain.
Tippah County Extension Service News
Many people celebrate Independence Day with fireworks. Shooting fireworks is an exciting way to celebrate, but an accident can quickly turn the holiday into a tragedy for any family. For 2023, Consumer Product Safety Commission received reports of eight deaths and an estimated 9,700 injuries involving fireworks. Out of the...
Was the 'hawk tuah' girl fired from her school job after viral moment?
The 'hawk tuah' girl has become a viral sensation, but with the spotlight comes rumours. One in particular that has circulated is that she has been fired from her preschool teacher role.Despite this making the rounds online, this claim is not true.Hailey Welch went viral this month after she used the words ‘hawk tuah’ to describe spitting when she was interviewed on the street by ‘TimandDeeTV’.She has since risen in popularity and has even started selling her own merchandise for her new fans, which Joe Rogan praised on his podcast.But that's not the only thing the internet was talking about,...
Michael Shane Ragland
Michael Shane Ragland, 55, resident of Falkner, died Saturday morning June 22, 2024, as the result of a one vehicle auto accident in Tippah County. Funeral Services remembering the life of Michael will be at 1 PM Wednesday, June 26 in The Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home with Bro. Darren Owens officiating. Visitation will be from 11 AM until 1 PM Wednesday, June 26 with burial to follow in Falkner Cemetery.
CRIME REPORT: June 7, 2024 - June 23, 2024
The following people were booked into the Tippah County Detention Center in connection with felony charges from June 7, 2024 through June 23, 2024. Joshua Thompson, 27, was charged with five counts of breaking into an automobile. He was booked on Thursday, June 13 at 11:09 a.m.
Benton, Tippah County Fourth of July celebrations set for this weekend
BENTON/TIPPAH - While the Fourth of July may be over a week away, several community celebrations are set to take place this upcoming weekend, June 28-29, in celebration of Independence Day. The City of Ripley and Ripley Main Street will be hosting the 2024 Star Spangled Celebration on Friday, June...
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