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Disturbing messages between two Okolona teachers surface
OKOLONA, Miss. (WCBI) – Overnight, disturbing conversations between two teachers at Okolona Middle School have surfaced. A student took pictures of text messages reportedly sent back and forth between the two teachers discussing children’s clothing, their parents’ financial hardships, and the sexual relations of another faculty member.
Man's body found inside car in Chickasaw County
HOUSTON, Miss. (WTVA) — An investigation is underway following the discovery of a man’s body in Chickasaw County. Chickasaw County Coroner Larry Harris identified the man as Michael Long, 67, of Okolona. Someone found his body inside a parked car on the Natchez Trace Parkway before 7 a.m....
Grenada man charged with drugs, indecent exposure
TUPELO – A man is being held in the county jail without bond after being accused of felony drug possession and exposing himself to women at a Tupelo park and the county library. Tupelo police received multiple calls on the morning of Wednesday, May 15, about a man exposing...
Matt's 10pm Thursday Forecast - Some strong storms possible Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms linger on our Friday and Saturday. We will see more high pressure dominated weather in store for our area on our Thursday. We will see plenty of sunshine with temperatures topping off in the upper 80s to lower 90s.
Late night pursuit leads to felony DUI, fleeing charges
TUPELO – A Pontotoc County man’s attempt to outrun the Tupelo Police Department did not go as well as he had hoped Saturday night. Tupelo police attempted to pull over a car for traffic violations in the Lawndale Drive on the evening of May 11. The driver refused to stop and led officers on a pursuit. When the driver finally ended the pursuit, he jumped out of the vehicle and ran away on foot. Officers took the suspect into custody after a short chase and noticed that he showed signs of impairment. A check of the suspect’s criminal record revealed multiple arrests and convictions for driving under the influence.
Okolona community reacts to police officers quitting over low pay
Members of the Okolona community shared their reaction to police officers quitting over low pay. Okolona Police short staffed after officers quit due to low pay. The City of Okolona is facing a police crisis after two officers quit, leaving only five at the department.
Tupelo makes lot mowing policy changes ahead of expected growth in violations
TUPELO — In an effort to free up the Public Works Department for other day-to-day tasks, the All-America City will contract its lot mowing for violations to outside contractors. Development Services Director Tanner Newman presented an upcoming change to the way the city mows overgrown lawns during a Tuesday...
Decomposed body found Sunday in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — An investigation is underway following the discovery of a body in Tupelo. Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka said authorities recovered the remains on Sunday in the area of Magazine and Carnation streets. This is near the Salvation Army. He described the body as badly decomposed.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms for the beginning of the weekend
We have more rain move back into our weather forecast today. We will see some scattered showers and thunderstorms as the rule. Some thunderstorms could produce gusty winds. Temperatures will be mild in the upper 70s and low 80s for the afternoon. Saturday will still bring scattered showers and thunderstorms....
Man pleads guilty to starting fire at New Albany warehouse
UNION COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) – A man pled guilty to starting a warehouse fire in New Albany. Eddie Greer entered an arson and conspiracy plea in March for the 2019 fire at Thomas Wholesale Furniture. Sheriff's deputies arrested Greer and Steven Thomas in 2022 after a Union County grand...
New Albany Police using SkyCops to patrol ballpark
NEW ALBANY, Miss. (WTVA) — The New Albany Police Department has a set of SkyCops helping patrol the BNA Bank Park during summer ball games. This, after five vehicles were broken into and belongings were stolen back on May 6. It happened during a little league game. What is...
A bit if a lull from the rain and thunderstorms in our weather forecast for our Wednesday
We will see high pressure build into our area briefly for our Wednesday. This will clear the skies out in most area. However, more showers and thunderstorms will be in our weather forecast for later Thursday and into our Friday and weekend. We will see a few of these showers on the heavy side at times. Some of the thunderstorms will be on the hefty side at times. All of this due to some low pressure returning into our weather forecast.
Man indicted for charges connected to 2020 shooting in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A man wanted in connection to a 2020 shooting is in custody. 40-year-old Charles McPherson was indicted for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon by a felon. Tupelo police said a person was shot multiple times in March 2020 on Southside Drive. McPherson is...
Police chief discusses panhandling in Tupelo
If you live in Tupelo, you might have noticed people standing on the side of the road asking for money. The police chief discussed this issue. Tupelo Police seeing frequent calls regarding homeless population. Tupelo Police are seeing calls daily regarding the homeless population. Chief John Quaka discussed the current...
Tupelo Police seeing frequent calls regarding homeless population
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – Calls to police involving homeless individuals are on the rise in Tupelo. Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka said calls involving the local homeless population are typically for loitering, panhandling, and welfare checks. Inflation has put a squeeze on many Americans. Some have been forced out...
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