City of Ripley, MS

08/24/2026

Attention Ripley Water Customers: We will be doing maintenance and flushing lines this week in between Highway 15 to S Line Street and Bails Road.

08/22/2026

Now in effect… Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Alcorn, Benton, Marshall, Tippah and Union County in MS until 6:45pm. Watch Now: msliveweather.com/

08/19/2026

Attention Water Customers on HWY 2 East and the CR 523 Area: There will be an interruption of service tomorrow morning to do a repair at 9:30 AM. The repair could take up to 2 hours, but we will work to get it back in service ASAP! Thank young for your patience and understanding!

08/18/2026

Our phones are currently not working at City Hall.

07/20/2026

Attention Water Customers in the Buena Vista Area: Our Water Department is currently working to repair a busted line on CR 703. The water in this area will have to be shut off until this repair is complete. The repair should take about 60-90 minutes. We appreciate your patience and we’ll have service restored asap!

06/26/2026

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!! Come out and watch us light up the sky in an early celebration of America’s 250 years of Freedom and Independence!!

The City of Ripley invites everyone to our special Fireworks Show on Friday, June 26th at 9:30 pm as we celebrate America's 250th birthday! This year, the fireworks will again be launched near Ripley High School and should be visible from most locations near the southern part of town.

06/25/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT!!

The City of Ripley invites everyone to our special Fireworks Show on Friday, June 26th at 9:30 pm as we celebrate America's 250th birthday! This year, the fireworks will again be launched near Ripley High School and should be visible from most locations near the southern part of town.

06/20/2026

1 week from today!!

The City of Ripley invites everyone to our special Fireworks Show on Friday, June 26th at 9:30 pm as we celebrate America's 250th birthday! This year, the fireworks will again be launched near Ripley High School and should be visible from most locations near the southern part of town.

06/08/2026

The City of Ripley invites everyone to our special Fireworks Show on Friday, June 26th at 9:30 pm as we celebrate America's 250th birthday! This year, the fireworks will again be launched near Ripley High School and should be visible from most locations near the southern part of town.

05/21/2026

🎶 The lineup is officially set for Burnside Music Fest and we’re counting down the days! 🎶

Join us Saturday, June 6 in Historic Downtown Ripley for a full day of music, food, vendors, and fun celebrating the legacy of R.L. Burnside.

Event activities begin at NOON
Vendors, food trucks & Rib Cookoff kick off at 12:00
🎸 Live music starts at 2:00 PM

This year’s lineup:

🎵 Kody Shade Harrell
🎵 Pistol and the Queen
🎵 The Pip Project
🎵 Titus Gillard
🎵 Cedric Burnside
🎵 Lena Beach & Boo Mitchell
🎵 Garry Burnside
🎵 Jam Session to close out the night

Grab your chairs, bring your friends, and make plans to spend the day with us! It’s going to be a great one!