A big week for TCHS was celebrated as we crowned the new Homecoming Queen! Zoe Dawson was named the homecoming queen during halftime Friday night. Zoe is the daughter of Shane and Jennifer Dawson. …
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Absentee ballots are now available for the November 7, 2023 General Election. You may come to the Circuit Clerk’s office to vote by absentee ballot in person Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 …
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On Tuesday, September 26th, the Tishomingo County Republican Party met at Sparks Drive In in Belmont. The Group welcomed Circuit Court Judge John White as the keynote speaker. Judge White spoke at …
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Burnie Fun Run Hailed As Success

The Burnie Fun Run took place on Saturday, September 16th, and the turnout was fantastic, matching the perfect weather. Reneta Smith initiated this special event in honor of her mother, Burndeen …

Conservation Corner - Rich History

We as Mississippians are fortunate to have such a rich history of early human life. For example, remains of a Paleo-Indian were found near Natchez in 1846. It was found with the remains of several …

Hayden Whitaker Promoted to Airman First Class

Hayden Drake Whitaker, a former resident of Virginia, enlisted in the United States Air Force. He commenced his military journey by attending Basic Military Training (BMT) at Lackland Air Force Base …

Homemakers’ Fall Area Meeting Held in Tishomingo County

The Tishomingo County Homemakers played host to the Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers Northeast Fall Area Meeting on Thursday, September 21, held at the Iuka Youth Center. The event drew participants …

The Restoration of the Historical Mural in Tishomingo

The Old Courthouse Museum is pleased to invite you to the unveiling of the restored historical mural in Tishomingo, scheduled for Friday, September 29, at 12:00. This event marks the culmination of a …

Braves Bulletin - 9/28/23

The 2023-2024 school year has gotten off to a positive start at Tishomingo County High School. Clubs are getting underway with enrollment for FBLA and Foreign Language Club. Beta Club has already …

Aircraft Builder in Belmont, MS

Michael S. Hendrick moved to Belmont, Mississippi in August of 2023 after living in the Red Bay area for five years. He got his high school diploma after completing the 11th grade at Natchez High …

Northeast Development Foundation Announces Direct Support for 2022-23

During its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting held last month, Ben Ferrell, the President of the Northeast Development Foundation Board of Directors, and Patrick Eaton, Vice President of …

TCHS Cheerleaders Welcome You To Homecoming Friday Night

Tishomingo County High School is preparing for  Homecoming  next Friday night, September 22nd.  The football team will be hosting the South Pontotoc Cougars and the  homecoming …
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SCHOOLS
SCHOOL
Aggies Defeat Braves 45-28
On September 8th, 2023, we witnessed an unforgettable football spectacle as the Kossuth Aggies faced off against the Tishomingo County Braves. Though the Aggies initially surged to a 14-0 lead, the …
TCHS Preparing for Homecoming Next Week
Tishomingo County High School is preparing for Homecoming next Friday night, September 22nd.  The football team will be hosting the South Pontotoc Cougars and the homecoming ceremony will take …
Tish County defeated Alcorn Central 21-13 in the Opening Game of the Season
In a thrilling season opener, quarterback Eli Edwards of Tishomingo County dominated with electrifying runs, notching touchdowns of three and nine yards in the second and fourth quarters. Adding to …
Chieftain Chatter - August 31, 2023
Iuka Middle School is excited to begin a new school year. We began the year welcoming new students and getting them sorted into their houses. At Iuka Middle School, we have a house system where every …
OBITUARIES
Obituaries
Raymond Harold Aldridge
Raymond Harold Aldridge, 90, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. He was born on December 22, 1932 in Tishomingo County in the Midway Community to Edwin and Esther Aldridge. He was the oldest …
Ronnie Dees
Ronnie Dees, age 65 passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023. He loved fishing and watching Marvel movies and dearly loved playing with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Laura Dees; …
Jesse Ray Morris
A devastating car accident on Friday, September 22, 2023, took the life of 24-year-old Jesse Ray Morris, a beloved member of the Iuka community. The accident apparently occurred around 11:30 AM on …
James Roy Dailey
James Roy Dailey, 77, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. Mr. Daily attended Liberty Hill Baptist Church and was the …
Gary Taylor
Beloved school teacher and former Director of the Tishomingo County Vocational Center, Gary Lynn Taylor, passed away on September 20, 2023, at Tishomingo Manor in Iuka. Born to Grady and Louise …
Melissa Kennedy
Missy "MeMe" Kennedy, 58, Burnsville, MS, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at her residence. She enjoyed attending and helping with bible study, and spending time with her family, …
LIFESTYLE
FOOD

Beef Stroganoff for one last comfort food meal

Spring has been a bit slow in coming, and chilly evenings have made us want some comfort food meals to warm us up after working outdoors. One night we warmed up frozen red beans and rice, and it was …

Fizz and Champy’s delight on Colbert County getaway!

Leaving our dining options open is always a good idea when we travel, and on our Colbert County trip we found some treasures!We initially planned to eat that night at the Rattlesnake Saloon, but it …

Flashback to a reader favorite: Sausage Cornbread

Revisiting this favorite that was printed a year ago! With a new job taking up a lot of my time, cooking has gone to the back burner for me over the past month. Thankfully, I have a husband who …

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TRAVEL

Tri-State Cross Coming Soon

We are excited to announce the Tri-State Cross for CHRIST will be coming soon to the intersection of Highway 72 East and O.E. Barrett Road in Iuka, MS. The Burns family donated the beautiful property …

Heritage Day Saturday in Mineral Springs Park

Iuka will be busier than ever as we "Bring Everyone Together" for this Heritage Day Festival. Saturday is the day for fun in and around downtown Iuka! From Mineral Springs Park and Jaybird Park, …

Ribbon Cutting at Sweet Scoops

Local officials, family, and friends gathered to cut the ribbon for Sweet Scoops. Owner Amber Foote reported that “we offer the tastiest treats in town, everything from 16 flavors of Blue Bell …

Labor Day marks the end of summer for many. While making plans to celebrate, remember to keep safe driving a top priority. The Mississippi Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) goal is to keep …
Heritage Place Hotel, at the site of the former Sunset Lodge, 1409 Heritage Drive, Iuka will be open for business Tuesday July 18, 2023 The new owners, James and Andy Joiner, father and son …
PERSPECTIVES
PERSPECTIVES
A Sock Full of Silver Dollars
Most families have some bones in the closet or have a story they don’t want told, but I have a story to tell about my Grandmother Ida Sanders and my Uncle Isaac Sanders, and a sock full of …
Compassion earned a smile from a snake
We were sitting there watching my wife’s favorite TV show, “Ice Road Truckers” when i looked out the window and saw something black moving across the driveway. It was big and long …
See how far you’ve come by looking back
Editor’s Note: Be sure to read Part I through V of this series from Iuka native Carlynn Rainey-Crawford in previous issues. Available online at www.tishco.news. Back in 2006, I had no idea of …
Vidette earns five awards in MPA annual Better Newspaper Contest
In their first entry in the Mississippi Press Association Better Newspaper Contest since 2012, the Tishomingo County News earned five awards in the annual contest that recognizes excellence in …
I Have Returned
Folks, as you can tell from the headline of this column, which you can guess was either taken from Major General Douglas MacArthur’s iconic quote upon American forces retaking the Philippines …