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Mississippi man with history of exposing himself in public arrested again on same charge
A Mississippi man with a history of exposing himself in public has been arrested a third time on the same charge. Tupelo Police have arrested Derek Kimble, 30, of Tupelo, and charged him with indecent exposure, third offense. On Monday, Tupelo Police responded to a call of a man exposing...
2 suspects arrested in connection to Pontotoc County home invasion
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) – The Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office has made two arrests following an April 4 home invasion. The home invasion, which took place on Highway 15 South, saw a homeowner robbed of money and debit cards, the sheriff’s office says. That same day, 24-year-old...
Showers and thunderstorms stick around the next few days
Low pressure and some weak cold fronts will keep our area showery with some isolated thunderstorms over the next several days. We will see some isolated areas of some stronger thunderstorms at times. We will see a few of the thunderstorms produce some pockets of heavier rainfall at times. And even some gusty winds. Most of us are under a level 1 risk of severe storms today and tomorrow. Most storms will not be severe.
Charges dismissed in connection to Monday shooting in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – The Tupelo Police Department says charges stemming from a shooting on Monday have been dismissed. April 15 around 4:30 p.m., officers were sent to Deer Park Road after a man was left seriously injured after being shot. That same day, Tupelo Police said one person...
Coroner identifies woman killed in Tupelo wreck
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — One person died after a crash Tuesday afternoon, April 9 in Tupelo. The two-vehicle crash happened at approximately 5:00 on Coley Road. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green later identified the victim as Peggy Jolly, 69, of Tupelo. First published on April 10, 2024.
Mississippi police respond to disturbance, find person wanted on warrants
A Mississippi police department found a person wanted for warrants after responding to a disturbance. Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department deputies were dispatched to a residence on Water Tank Road for a report of a disturbance Saturday. As a result, Deputy Ray Jennings arrested Teri Sue Gonzalez, 36, of Booneville,...
Community members gather in Tupelo to show united stance against hate crimes
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – Hate crime is a serious issue regardless of whether it is over religion or race, and people came together in Tupelo to target that crime. Wednesday at the Tupelo Police Department, teachers, members of law enforcement, and others met to learn how to fight hate crimes.
New director leads North Miss. Law Enforcement Training Center
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – For cadets in Class 2024 B76 of the Northeast Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center, a typical day can include PT outdoors and classroom work. And Director Dan McKinney is in his element, whatever the task. “It’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” he said....
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will be around for most of the week
We saw plenty of sunshine along with some thin clouds at times as high pressure continues to dominate our weather across the area. We saw most of the high temperatures this afternoon in the bit above the normal for this time of the year. Most of the high temperatures were in the upper 70s to middle 80s.
Memphis woman arrested in connection to MS shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis woman was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a shooting in Mississippi last July. Jessica Harris, 35, was arrested around 1:00 p.m. by the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force and was charged with first-degree murder and shooting into a dwelling. Harris was wanted in Lee County, Mississippi […]
Tupelo Middle School students now have a space to help students with differing ability levels
Tupelo Middle School students now have a "snoezelen" spot which roughly translates from Dutch means "to explore and relax." The space will help students with differing ability levels.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms in store for our area on Wednesday
High pressure for the most part has kept its dominance in our area on out Tuesday. Sure we saw some bits and pieces of low pressure at times give us some isolated showers. Most of the high temperatures this afternoon topped off well into the 80s and we saw plenty of sunshine as the rule.
Interview: Walton's Greenhouse previews WTVA Home, Garden & Outdoor Expo
The WTVA Home, Garden & Outdoor Expo begins on Friday, April 19 in the Tupelo Furniture Market - Building 5. We spoke with Tabitha Chandler-Farrar with Walton's Greenhouse. Go to WTVA.com/HomeandGarden to learn more.
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