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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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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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 …

Attorney General Lynn Fitch Visits Belmont Officials

On 11 September, 2023, Mississippi’s top Law Enforcement Official, Attorney General Lynn Fitch, visited Belmont while she was in town as the keynote speaker for the Tishomingo County …
NEWS

Buckin’ On the Bigbee Rodeo and Burnsville Waterway Festival

The town of Burnsville, Mississippi, is gearing up for the highly anticipated “Buckin’ On the Bigbee Rodeo and the 31st Annual Burnsville Waterway Festival,” set to take place this …

Tishomingo County Welcomes Iuka Sports Academy

Iuka Sports Academy, LLC is a 20,000 sq/ft full-service Sports and Fitness Center for the whole family. It boasts two courts which can be utilized for basketball, tennis, volleyball, and pickleball. …

TCEPA Requiring More Documentation for New Service

The Tishomingo County Electric Power Association has updated its new membership policies. Starting on September 18, 2023 , the updated policies will require all new members to provide a 911 …

Inaugural Buckin’ on the Bigbee Rodeo Friday and Saturday Nights During Waterway Festival

The Burnsville Area Chamber of Commerce is very excited to add the Inaugural Buckin’ on the Bigbee Rodeo to their 31st Annual Waterway Festival. The rodeo will take place on Friday night …

Tishomingo State Park named #6 in Top 10 parks for camping in USA

Tishomingo State Park, one of the best known treasures of Tishomingo County has been recognized as one of the ten best state parks for camping in the entire country, according to a story this week in …

Landowners win in first ever suit about trespassing deer dogs

According to a recent Prentiss County chancery judge decision, deer dog hunters in Mississippi can no longer allow their dogs to trespass on other people’s property.Attorney Greg Beard said the …

“March Gladness” revival a success for local congregations

What started as a plan for several minister friends to somehow lead worship together turned into March Gladness, a multi-church series of revival meetings at Iuka’s First Missionary Baptist …

Ready for the Beach? Bay Springs beaches are open!

School is out and everyone wants to head to the beach, and we are lucky to have beaches nearby on Bay Springs Lake! The Army Corps of Engineers officially opened the beaches at Bay Springs Lake May …

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How to Make a Difference This Halloween

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Voter ID laws are disenfranchising transgender and nonbinary people as anti-trans legislation reaches record levels

Stacker talked to experts and sifted through data to see how voter ID laws disenfranchise transgender voters.

Restaurant rebound: How spending at restaurants bounced back

Task Group analyzed Census Bureau data to determine how restaurant sales have recovered and grown since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the industry.  

Most expensive October weather disasters of the last 40 years

Stacker used data collected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to break down the costliest October weather disasters since 1980.

Out-of-this-World Inventions Close at Hand

(NAPSI)—Chances are, you’re not among the roughly 600 people who’ve been into outer space—but you can still learn about some of the products and discoveries of those who have. For example, …

Americans' pandemic-era entrepreneurial streak is holding strong—for now

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Past News

Local Modern Woodmen Members Honor Hometown Hero

John Dennis Daugherty, Iuka, was recently recognized for service to the community during a Modern Woodmen of America member event on August 15, 2023. Daugherty was honored through Modern …

Northeast Continuing Education to Offer CNA training Program in Ripley

Northeast Mississippi Community College's Office of Continuing Education will be offering a Certified Nurse Aide ( CNA ) training program in Ripley during the Fall 2023 semester. …

Chieftain Chatter

Iuka Middle School football has had a week off from games this week, but no doubt, their coaches have them prepared to take on the Belmont Cardinals at home on Tuesday the 19th. Both cheer and …

Bulldog Buzz

Hello  Bulldogs ! This is Harper Holt and Jayden Switcher coming in hot to tell you all the  buzz  around TMS! We hope you’re having a lovely day!  To start off, our …

Charlotte's Attic - Old Central School Reunion Saturday

Nelson Johnson is sharing this photo of the 1953 8th-grade graduation class at Central School located north of Iuka. Former students of the school will be celebrating their reunion on Saturday, …