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Take a Bite Out of Tupelo, Mississippi
With more than 200 restaurants, Tupelo, Mississippi, is a delectable destination waiting to be explored. Whether you’re craving smoky barbecue, golden fried chicken, farm fresh produce, or a juicy burger, Tupelo’s culinary scene satisfies every craving. Start your morning with a healthy smoothie bowl or build-your-own toast at PoPsy in Downtown Tupelo. Try one of the nation’s best burgers at Neon Pig Café, an old-school butcher shop and grill in an unassuming strip mall near the Barnes Crossing District. Enjoy fried chicken and all the fixings at King Chicken, housed in what was once the oldest gas station in Lee County. Indulge in the perfect ladies’ lunch at Sweet Tea & Biscuits Cafe before shopping the booths inside the Marketplace at Sweet Tea & Biscuits. Explore authentic Thai cuisine at Sao Thai. Visit tupelo.net/food-drink to explore all of the delicious options.
29-year-old Mississippi man dies after fiery three-vehicle wreck
A 29-year-old Mississippi man died in a fiery three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning. WTVA News in Tupelo reports that Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green identified the victim as James B. Hill, 29, from Macon. The accident happened on Highway 50 and involved three vehicles, though the details leading to the collision...
Tupelo Police arrest man accused of shooting into vehicles
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – Tupelo Police have arrested a man accused of shooting into two vehicles. The department says officers were sent to the Burress Circle area on April 16 and found two vehicles that were hit by gunfire. Two days later, police arrested 30-year-old Tony A. Allen, charging...
MS man charged in $70 million Medicare fraud scheme
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – An indictment was unsealed last week in Florida charging a Mississippi man for his alleged role in a more than $70 million fraud scheme. Prosecutors said the scheme involved the payment of kickbacks and bribes to obtain doctors’ orders for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment (DME). Joel Rufus French, 46, of […]
Aberdeen men accused of stealing trailers from business in Amory
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two Aberdeen men were accused of stealing trailers from an Amory business. Ashton Henderson and Jaqualon Crawford were both charged with three counts of grand larceny. Investigators told WCBI that the trailers were taken from a Highway 6 business on April 16. Police believe...
Back of garbage truck caught fire in Amory
AMORY, Miss. (WTVA) — Authorities responded to a garbage truck fire Monday morning, April 22 south of Amory. This happened on Highway 125 between Becker and Amory at approximately 7:00. Jake Hall of the Amory Police Department said there have been no reported injuries at this time. Amory Fire...
Mississippi toddler dies after being struck by vehicle Sunday
A two-year-old Mississippi girl has died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday morning. WTVA News in Tupelo reports that officials from the Lee County Coroner’s Office say the girl was struck by a vehicle on Third Avenue in Saltillo at approximately 10 a.m. Sunday, April 21. The child...
3 Aberdeen schools earn Military Star School designation
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WTVA) – Three Aberdeen schools have earned the Military Star School designation. Aberdeen High School, Belle-Shivers Middle School, and Aberdeen Elementary School all have joined the list for 2024-2026. This recognition comes from the Mississippi Department of Education, which has identified 31 schools across the state as...
St. Andrew’s hires Channing Ward as head football coach
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - St. Andrew’s Episcopal School announced the hiring of Channing Ward as the new head football coach Tuesday. Ward is a native of Aberdeen, and played football at Ole Miss before playing two years in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and one in the XFL with the St. Louis Battlehawks.
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