Tippah County News

Mississippi Hospital CEO warns that some ICU’s are full, harder to transfer patients

A rural Mississippi Hospital CEO has made a statement about how some hospitals in the state are full and it is becoming increasingly harder to find ICU beds for patients.

This comes as some estimates show there are less than 100 total ICU beds availabe in Mississippi

Below is a message from our Hospital Administrator Sydney Sawyer from Lackey Memorial Hospital in Forest:

Everyone please…

Mississippi included in list of “red zone” states that should limit social gatherings, close bars and gyms

“This article about the coronavirus red zonewas originally published by the Center for Public Integrity, a nonprofit newsroom based in Washington, D.C.”

A document prepared for the White House Coronavirus Task Force but not publicized suggests more than a dozen states should revert to more stringent protective measures, limiting social gatherings to 10 people or fewer, closing bars and gyms…

Mississippi issues AMBER alert for abducted 1 and 3 year old siblings

A out of siblings have been abducted and an AMBER alert has been issued by the MBI.

From MBI:

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued an AMBER ALERT for 3 year old Zaikeith Horn of Greenville MS.

Zaikeith Horn is described as a black male 3 feet 2 inches tall weighing 35 pounds with brown eyes and black braided hair. Zaikeith Horn was last seen wearing burgundy tee shirt…

Mississippi Teachers group to rally at State Capitol as they ask start of school to be delayed

A Mississippi Teachers Group called “Mississippi Teachers Unite” wrote an open letter to Governor Tate Reeves and they are planning a rally at the state Capitol asking for a delay to school, among other things.

The group is planning on rallying at the Capitol on Friday, July 1th starting at 11 am.

From the group via their Facebook page:

Problem: Chronically underfunded schools as well as…

First COVID vaccine set to begin final testing in the United States

The first COVID-19 vaccine is poised to begin final testing in the U.S.

The vaccine revved up immune systems just as scientists hoped. According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, “No matter how you slice this, this is good news.”

This vaccine will start its most important step on July 27th. This will be a 30,000 person study to prove the vaccine’s…

US Navy announces first black female tactical aircraft pilot

The U.S. Navy has welcomed its first Black female Tactical Aircraft pilot.

The Navy on Thursday announced that Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle had completed naval flight school. Later this month, she will receive the flight officer insignia known as the “Wings of Gold.”

According to a tweet from the Naval Air Training Command, Swegle is the Navy’s “first known Black female TACAIR pilot.”

Swe…

North Tippah School district to offer traditional and hybrid education program

The North Tippah School district released that they would be offering a traiditional and hybrid schoo model in 2020-2021. You can see the plan from the district as taken from the district website below.

North Tippah School District (NTSD) has developed a comprehensive Return to School Plan for the 2020 – 2021 school year. This plan contains guidelines for parents and school officials, and it is

Heat Advisory issued for Tippah county with heat index near 107 degrees

A heat advisory has been issued for Tippah County as the heat index is set to be near 107 degrees.

From the NWS:

…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Heat index values up to 107 expected.

* WHERE…Portions of North Mississippi and West Tennessee.

* WHEN…From noon to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses…

South Tippah releases school plan, to start with all boys one day, all girls the next

The South Tippah School District announced their return to school plan on Wednesday. It includes a hybrid plan, a traditional plan and an e-learning option for students.

Here are the highlights of the face to face option:

Face coverings will be required anytime students/staff are not in classroom. (hallway, cafeteria, school bus, etc.) • Implementation of social distancing when possible. •…

Breaking: MHSAA rules to postpone the start of most high school sports, activities in state

The MHSAA convened with policy makers and made a ruling during their executive meeting regarding high school sports in Mississippi on Tuesday, July 14th.

The high school sports season for most sports in Mississippi has been postponed, according to the 15 member MHSAA executive board.

It was a split vote, with some members opposed to pushing back the season and wondering what difference a…

70 year old Mississippi resident arrested on drug trafficking charges with five pounds of meth

A 70 year old Mississippi resident was arrested on drug trafficking charges after being found with 5 pounds of crystal meth.

From the Lee County Sheriffs Department:

On July 13, 2020 the Lee County Sheriff’s Department and North MS Narcotics Unit, conducted a search warrant at 137 State Park Road Tupelo, MS and arrested George G. Gutieriez for Aggravated Trafficking of Schedule II…

Public Service Commissioner addresses utility companies not accepting cash to pay bill

A Mississippi Public Service Commissioner has addressed reports to his office of utility companies not accepting cash as a method of payment to pay Mississippi residents utility bills.

From PSC Brandon Presley:

CASH FOR UTILITY BILLS? It’s come to my attention this morning that some utility customers are being told that they CANNOT pay in cash. Let me be clear, this is unacceptable and we…

Kroger to no longer give change back on purchases made at their store

Kroger will no longer be giving change back to customers who pay with cash and shop at their store, according to multiple media reports from the retail grocer.

On Friday, Kroger confirmed they will no longer return coin change to customers. Instead, the remainder of cash exchanges will be applied to Customers’ loyalty cards and be automatically applied on their next purchase.

Customers are…

Governor: wear mask to avoid shutdown of schools, work as “more powerful” strain in state

Governor Tate Reeves was blunt in his assessment of how things are going in Mississippi right now: citizens must wear a mask to avoid shutdown of schools and work because health officials fear the virus has mutated and is now more contagious and more powerful.

From Reeves:

“Today, we have stricter measures going into effect in 13 counties as we face down the threat of COVID-19. We have…

Shoplifting suspect injures police officer then leads multiple police on high speed chase

A woman led police on a high speed chase on Sunday, injuring an officer after she drug him with her vehicle, according to responding law enforcement officials.

Sunday around 2:45, Tupelo police were attempting to question a female about a shoplifting incident. The female got into her vehicle, taking the police officer with her.

The female was accompanied in the vehicle by two male…

Fatal shooting overnight as multiple shots fired at concert held in Mississippi

A fatal shooting has occurred at a concert held in North Mississippi overnight. Multiple shots were fired and captured in video posted to social media.

Two people are dead and at least one more was injured after gunfire broke out at a concert in Como, Mississippi overnight.

The Panola county sheriffs department verified the shooting but directed all questions to the district attorneys…

Congress looks at funding next round of stimulus, targeting lower income Americans

The White House and congressional Republicans are contemplating whether to lower the number of Americans receiving the next round of stimulus payments, as more conservative lawmakers face pressure to limit the cost of the next relief package.

Congress approved $1200 stimulus payments in March for individuals that have since been sent to around 159 million U.S. households. The amount of the…