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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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
63-year-old Mississippi man killed after 18-wheeler involved in rollover wreck
A 63-year-old Mississippi man was killed when the 18-wheeler he was driving was involved in a rollover wreck. WTVA reports that the Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal wreck on Highway 30 West in Tishomingo County. Officials from the Tishomingo County Coroner’s Office report that James Earl Krayenhagen, 63,...
New Albany teachers thanked with ice cream and soda
New Albany Elementary School teachers took a quick break from keeping students afloat for the remainder of the school year — to receive thanks and complimentary ice cream floats from the superintendent as part of Teacher Appreciation Day.
Tupelo man facing felony weapons charge
TUPELO – A routine traffic stop ended with a Haven Acres man arrested on a felony weapons charge. Tupelo police stopped a car for an equipment violation in the area of Beasley Drive on May 7. Two people inside the vehicle had misdemeanor warrants through Tupelo Municipal Court and were arrested.
Boys & Girls Club of New Albany gets donation from local basketball star
High School basketball season is over. However, a local basketball star is still making plays off the court. Boys & Girls Club of New Albany gets donation from local basketball star. High School basketball season is over. However, a local basketball star is still making plays off the court.
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.
New Director of Bands named for Tupelo High School
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – Tupelo High School has a new Director of Bands: Dustin Thrasher. Thrasher, from Ripley, was promoted during Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting, the Tupelo Public School District said in a news release. Thrasher has been the assistant director since 2019, and is taking over...
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.
Annual Lee County service memorializes fallen police officers
TUPELO – The Northeast Mississippi Law Enforcement Memorial Service drew a somber crowd Monday night as more than three dozen fallen law enforcement officers were honored. “All of these men were fathers and sons, but we are all brothers whether you wear a star, a shield or a state symbol. I was fortunate to wear all three,” said guest speaker Bob Poe, the Pontotoc Police Department deputy chief. “Once you put the tin over your heart, you become something special, and it involves the whole family.”
Rainy start to the week and mild temperatures today
We had rain through the overnight and early this morning. The widespread rain has moved out, but we will still see some scattered showers through the day. Cloudy skies stick around as well. Temperatures today will remain mild in the mid 70s for the afternoon. We will see some rain...
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