HWY 15 expansion in Tippah Co
groundbreaking on Hwy 15
July 2024 - The old City of Ripley Public swimming pool. Closed down many years ago and filled in with dirt. Like many things in life, looking at it now, it doesn’t seem near as large as it did from a child’s perspective, back then it might as well have been an Olympic size pool; trying to swim from one end to the other, now it is just a very small grass lawn to mow. The “50ft” high diving board is gone from the deep end… no more whistles from the life guards “no running!” The sounds of splashing, diving, laughing or crying are silent. You can even see the outline of the smaller “baby” pool. Remembering the walk; thru the shaded darker bathroom area, once you paid to get in the gate; to take the mandatory “FREEZING” cold shower only to turn the corner and walk out to a new world of SUNSHINE & Warmth full of people and joy, barely containing your excitement (or fear) to enter the water. parents applying sunscreen to kids and blowing up floats. Bring your own beach towel for drying off later before loading up in the car to go home. Seeing teenagers walking down the hill in flip flops and towels around their necks. Must buy a snack while there, there is nothing on the planet (even more than weed) that will cause your appetite to skyrocket like 10 minutes in a swimming pool ! On a partly stormy day the chaos & fear of whistles blowing and yells of “everyone out of the pool!!” As bewildered and worried people ran for cover under the pavilion huddled up together waiting for the rain to pass over and get back into the water. Those early morning swimming lessons. Did you ever go or work at this pool? What are your memories or stories? Post any pictures you may have in the comment section! 💦😎🛟🏖️
Happening today in RIPLEY until 2pm. FOOD GIANT PARKING LOT - RIPLEY
NHL playoff Hockey
If you’re not watching Playoff Hockey , you’re really missing out ! Just look at these green Canadian fans; trying to get in the head of the opponent while he sits in the penalty box!
May 2024 - Demolition of old Tippah County Hospital Building. New facilities in the works.
Tuesday April 30 - 3pm. - RIPLEY - MedVac Helicopter landing at the Tippah County Hospital. Takes major skills to land those helicopters in tight spaces they have to maneuver within.
APRIL 2024 - Much growth happening in Blue Mt. More construction and housing on Hwy 15 in town.
New cell phone tower in whiteoak
April 2024 - Crews assemble a new cell phone tower in the white oak community in Ripley. Could you do a job like that??
SATURDAY Jan 20 1pm. Roads in Ripley
Clean Up time !
Today the SUN is melting the ice & snow pretty fast even though the temp is still below 32 degrees. And the wind is drying the wet spots. If you wanted to shovel your driveway or make a clear path; now is prob the time to do it before temps fall back below 20 again. (Use caution not to slip, use some kids or grandkids if available! ) also wear SUNSHADES!! ☀️
Layers of Snow & ICE North MS JAN 2024
This shows whats under all that fluffy white powder, thick solid ICE ! A little melts, turns to water, refreezes again, temps drop to single digits ; repeat again. This will continue until Sunday. The snow actually gives you better traction than having removed it.
2023 Biloxi MS Christmas Boat Parade followed by fireworks.
On the 1st weekend of Dec each year, the city of Biloxi has a Christmas Boat Parade followed by fireworks. Which can be seen from the shore, beaches, piers, road, some hotels. Usually last about 1 hr by the time all the boats make a loop down the shore and turn around.
2023 Biloxi MS Boat Christmas Parade
On the 1st weekend of Dec each year, the city of Biloxi has a Christmas Boat Parade followed by fireworks. Which can be seen from the shore, beaches, piers, road, some hotels.
Sat - Corinth MS - OAK RIDGE BOYS FINAL TOUR.
Saturday night in Corinth the famous OAK RIDGE BOYS performed for their final concert tour; celebrating 50 yrs together singing hit songs. The crowd really enjoyed the show; especially when the low BASS voice singer sang his parts. Corinth has a huge arena for events, capacity over 7,000.
NOV 4 2023 - Sat - Corinth MS Oak Ridge Boys Concert
Saturday night in Corinth the famous OAK RIDGE BOYS performed for their final concert tour; celebrating 50 yrs together performing hit songs. The crowd really enjoyed the show; especially when the low BASS voice singer sang his parts. Corinth has a huge arena for events, capacity over 7,000.
Eating the “Breakfast Buffet” tonight at BUTLER’s. Ooohhh-weeeee. Sooo full! Ate a biscuit & gravy, sausage , bacon, ham, pancakes and waffles with warm syrup and melted butter; scrambled eggs, cheesy grits, hash brown casserole. coffee & juice. Sleeping will come easy tonight! OPEN UNTIL 9pm. constantly refreshing the bar… worth the trip !
Aug 2023 - Ripley losing GM/Chevrolet Dealership. The Car Lot is being sold to another buyer; in which they intend to keep the service shop and possibly add on a body shop, selling used vehicles. The dealership will be no more.
MAY 24, 2023 - Have you noticed the increase in Military Aircraft flying low over Tippah County the past few days? Helicopters and Jets. Today these huge helicopters actually rattled houses.
April 2023 - New Business Opening in RIPLEY. HWY 15 South next to checkers across from Auto Zone & Walmart.