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Mississippi man arrested after reportedly stealing trailer
A Mississippi man has been arrested after he reportedly stole a trailer. Sergio Salinas, 41, of Tupelo, was arrested on Tuesday, April 30, and charged with Grand Larceny. On April 15, officers with the Tupelo Police Department were dispatched to the South Gloster Street area in reference to a stolen trailer. Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim and gathered evidence at the scene.
Tupelo non-profit clinic offers services free of charge
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – A local non-profit clinic is reaching out to let uninsured folks in Lee County know they can receive medical services free of charge. Good Samaritan Health Services in Tupelo had to temporarily relocate while its building underwent renovations. Now, Executive Director Hannah Maharrey says they...
Pontotoc Farmers Market outgrowing available space
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WTVA) – In recent years, Pontotoc Farmers Market officials watched as the outdoor market in Pontotoc flourished and promised growth. However, the market now needs more space. That's why city leaders decided to buy a new lot that will be the future home of the Pontotoc Farmers...
VIDEO: Ole Miss student Mary Griffin earned her degree at 80
An Ole Miss student earned her degree 62 years after she started. Mary Griffin received her bachelors degree at 80 years young. Ole Miss student Mary Griffin earned her degree at 80. An Ole Miss student earned her degree 62 years after she started. Mary Griffin received her bachelor's degree...
Five northeast Mississippi hospitals receive A grades for safety
The hospitals in Tupelo, Columbus and Starkville are among seven hospitals in Mississippi to receive A grades for patient safety. Five northeast Mississippi hospitals receive A grades for safety. The hospitals in Tupelo, Columbus and Starkville are among seven hospitals in Mississippi to receive A grades for patient safety.
10 Years Later: John Servati remains a hero
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Sunday not only marked the 10th anniversary of the 2014 Tupelo tornado but also the 10th anniversary of John Servati's death. The same storm system that devastated Tupelo claimed the 21-year-old’s life in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. "Even today, people will say something about him," his...
Man involved in officer-involved shooting faces new charges
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The man who was shot by a Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Monday evening is now facing a new felony charge. 36-year-old Joseph Anthony King of Nettleton has been charged with felony aggravated assault on a police officer in the line of duty. Monroe...
The Chris Lucius Memorial Foundation is hosting its first ever fishing tournament next week
The Chris Lucius Memorial Foundation will be hosting its first ever fishing tournament on May the 11th. The Chris Lucius Memorial Foundation will be hosting its first annual fishing tournament. The Chris Lucius Memorial Foundation will be having its first ever Chris Lucius Memorial Foundation Bass Tournament on May the...
Houston police search for park vandals
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – A kid’s park in Houston has been vandalized and police are looking for who did it. HPD shared photos on its Facebook page. Police said sometime in the last few days at least two people tagged most of the equipment at the Joe Brigance Memorial Park with a paint marker.
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