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Shannon man arrested for 2020 Tupelo shooting incident
TUPELO – A man wanted for a 4-year-old shooting case was arrested last week by the Tupelo Police Department. Tupelo officers served a capias warrant Friday May 10 on Charles Everett McPherson, 40 of Vinson Street, Shannon. He was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon by a felon. The charges date back to a March 2020 incident where a man was shot multiple times on Southside Drive.
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...
The Mantachie Lady Mustangs won the 3A state softball championship
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WTVA) - The Mantachie Lady Mustangs won the 3A softball state championship on Thursday afternoon. Mantachie beat St. Patrick High School 13-0 on Wednesday. The Mustangs completed the sweep on Thursday by winning game two 7-5.
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...
Pawn shop burglary leads to Tupelo arrest
TUPELO – The suspect in the burglary of a Tupelo business could face federal weapons charges as well. Tupelo police responded to Mike’s Pawn on West Main Street on Thursday, May 9, in reference to a business burglary. The responding officers cleared the building and spoke with the business owner. Management reported that two firearms were stolen during the burglary.
Red Lobster closing restaurants, including some Mississippi locations
JACKSON, Miss. — Red Lobster isclosing a number of its restaurants across the U.S., including some in Mississippi. In addition to closing about 50 of the restaurant's 650 locations, TAGeX Brands is selling off Red Lobster kitchen equipment, furniture and other contents during an online auction. The auction begins Monday and continues through Thursday, according to company founder Neal Sherman.
Tupelo skateboarders hope to take home the trophy a second time at Red Bull Terminal Takeover
TUPELO — Returning with hopes to replicate the success of last year, local skaters connected to the skateboard shop Change hope to bring home the crown again during the 4th annual Red Bull Terminal Takeover. Each year for the last four years, Red Bull sponsors a skateboarding event that...
Clear, sunny skies today with mild temperatures
We will see high pressure build into our area briefly for our Wednesday. This will clear the skies out in most area. Temperatures will be nice in the upper 70s and low 80s. With a slight NW wind it will bring in drier and slightly cooler feeling air. Most of...
My kitchen wants me dead, and I've never been prouder
When I first volunteered to take over the weekly food column from longtime Daily Journal Food Editor Ginna Parsons, my central conceit — the gag, if you will — for the column was my lack of skill in the kitchen. “People will love laughing at my pain and...
Lee County officials consider mobile home ordinance update
TUPELO — Lee County officials are considering some significant updates to its 30-year-old guidelines on mobile homes. Jon Milstead, Senior Vice President Planning & Property for the Community Development Foundation, gave the Lee County Board of Supervisors a presentation on proposed changes to the county’s mobile home regulations, Monday, which will set further regulations and clarify existing rules.
Payne’s punt return leads South to NEMFCA All-Star Game win
BOONEVILLE – In the dying moments of a scoreless first half, South All-Stars coach Jimmy Young wanted to give one of his weapons a chance. Young used two timeouts on defense to force the North All-Stars to punt to Aberdeen’s Justin Payne, and he made the most of the opportunity. Payne exploded through the punt coverage and raced 60 yards to the end zone.
Planet Fitness to offer free membership to teens this summer
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) - Planet Fitness will be offering a free high school summer pass to teenagers ages 14-19. All summer long, Planet Fitness is offering the high school summer pass. Teens will have the chance to work out for no cost from June 1 to August 31. Wherever your...
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...
John's Late Monday Forecast - Some isolated stronger thunderstorms overnight
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms continue in our area on our Tuesday. Little bits and pieces of low pressure will keep little bits and pieces of showers and thunderstorms in our weather forecast.
Multiple Tupelo neighborhoods to install speed tables to slow traffic
TUPELO — Jayden Borden moved to west Tupelo from Iuka three years ago with her family; she said she loves the Harvesters’ Square neighborhood, going as far as to join the homeowners association as its vice president. There's one thing she doesn't like about the neighborhood, however:
Rain and thunderstorms return for our area
We certainly saw a nice Mother's Day. However, things are about to change as some low pressure moves back into our area. We will see some chances for some rain and thunderstorms back in our weather forecast. This will start with the overnight hours and into our Monday. Some of the rainfall may be on the heavy side at times and some of the thunderstorms may be on the hefty side at times.
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