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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.
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.
Tupelo staple Johnnie's Drive-In still as popular ever as 80th anniversary nears
TUPELO – With some 400 of its doughburgers — along with plenty of hamburger steaks and barbecue sandwiches — sold daily to local customers and tourists alike, Johnnie's Drive-In doesn't appear to be slowing down even as it approaches its 80th year. The All-America City's oldest continuously...
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...
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...
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.
Prentiss County deputies remember lost brother-in-arms
BOONEVILLE – The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Office paused Tuesday night and planted a 25th magnolia tree outside the justice complex to remember the 25th year since deputy Michael Hisaw was killed in the line of duty. “In the last 24 years, we have not lost anyone else. God...
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.”
The NEMFCA held its 12th annual all-star game on Wednesday
The NEMFCA held its 12th annual all-star game at Tiger Field on Wednesday evening. NEMFCA held its 12th annual all-star game on Wednesday. The Northeast Mississippi Football Coaches Association held its 12th annual all-star game at Northeast Mississippi Community College on Wednesday evening.
Verona church destroyed in fire
VERONA, Miss. (WTVA) — A fire destroyed a church in Verona on Sunday. It happened at Emmanuel Gospel of Grace Church on Raymond Avenue. Firefighters reported no injuries and the fire did not spread to neighboring buildings. Neighbors told WTVA 9 News the church sat abandoned for several years...
Booneville Middle School 8th graders to host Business Day
OXFORD - Eighth graders in Booneville Middle School’s Cyber Foundations II class will host the school’s second annual Business Day on Thursday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is open to both Booneville students and members of the public. As voted for by the...
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...
Sturgeon's blast helps send Mustangs to 3A finals
MANTACHIE – Blayne Sturgeon’s hard work paid off in a most timely fashion Friday night. The junior catcher’s solo home run proved to be the difference, lifting Mantachie to a 3-2 win over Kossuth and a sweep of the Class 3A North finals.
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