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Tupelo High School honors Class of 2024 in graduation ceremony
TUPELO — Tupelo High School’s Class of 2024 closed out its high school career during a ceremony at the Cadence Bank Arena the evening of Friday, May 17. The THS Madrigals and Vocal Jazz performed the prelude music for the ceremony that marked the graduation of 425 seniors.
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...
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.
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....
Officers graduate from CIT training in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — More than a dozen law enforcement officers from across the region graduated from CIT training on Friday in Tupelo. CIT stands for Crisis Intervention Team. The 40-hour course trains officers on how to deal with calls regarding mental illness and substance addiction. Training like this...
9th Blessed Are the Peacemakers 5k held in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – A 5k in Tupelo was held to help put armor around peacekeepers of the community. Wives of Warriors held the ninth Blessed Are the Peacemakers 5k, with the funds going towards purchasing body armor for officers in need. The 5k was held Saturday morning.
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.
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.
TPSD board doubles tuition for nonresident students; parents protest
TUPELO - The Tupelo Public School District Board of Trustees has doubled the tuition for nonresident TPSD students, a move that has upset some parents currently paying for their children to attend classes in the district. A group of 10 parents were on-hand during the school board's regular meeting on...
Peggy Webb doesn't believe in writer's block
MOOREVILLE — Having written more than 100 books over her 40-year career, Peggy Webb is undoubtedly one of Mississippi's most prolific authors. Her novels span genres including romantic comedy, cozy mystery, literary fiction and thriller, and though she's lived in Lee County her entire life, the Mooreville native's words have been translated into at least 27 different languages.
Popular splash pad reopening this weekend in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — A popular splash pad is reopening in Tupelo. The Joyner splash pad is scheduled to reopen this weekend. It’s near Joyner Elementary School and Rob Leake City Park. The city closed the splash pad last summer after an apparent lightning strike. It’ll be open...
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.
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...
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...
Baldwyn man faces charges in two counties
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Baldwyn man was making the rounds of area county jails. Jacob Wayne Mears has found himself in trouble in both Itawamba and Prentiss Counties. The search for Mears began more than a month ago when Prentiss County deputies began an investigation into damaged...
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