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Mooreville man charged with death of Skyline pedestrian
TUPELO – A Mooreville man was arrested Saturday night and charged in connection with the death of a pedestrian Friday afternoon in the Skyline community. William Tyler Phillips, 27, of County Road 1595, Mooreville, was arrested by the Mississippi Highway Patrol May 18. He was booked into the Lee County Adult Jail at 10:14 p.m., charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.
Business owners react to Nettleton’s downtown grant
With a grant going towards revitalizing downtown Nettleton, local businesses owners shared their reaction. 19 Mississippi cities getting grants for downtown makeover. There are 19 cities in Mississippi getting grants to give their downtown area a makeover, one of them Nettleton.
Monroe County man accused of breaking into Starkville business
A Monroe County man is accused of burglarizing a business in Starkville. Monroe County man accused of breaking into Starkville business. A Monroe County man is accused of burglarizing a business in Starkville.
High pressure keeps us dry for a few more days, however then some changes will happen
After some showers and thunderstorms on our Saturday, we saw a pretty good looking day on our Sunday and that trend continued in our weather forecast on our Monday. Most of the high temperatures on our Monday were in the upper 80s to lower 90s, just a little bit above the normal high temperature for this time of the year.
Tupelo family’s home hit by car, again
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — A Tupelo family has had their house hit by a car, again. Sunday morning, Tupelo Fire and Police were called to 2300 Marion Street for a vehicle versus house. Serena Winn’s parents’ house was hit by a car, leaving a hole in the brick wall...
Mooreville man identified as person found dead along Lee County highway
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) – The Lee County Coroner has confirmed a Mooreville man was found dead along a Lee County highway Friday afternoon. Carolyn Green says Sean Hefferman, 53, was found on the side of Highway 178 in the Skyline community. This was near Grace Memorial Baptist Church.
Shannon High School holds graduation for Class of 2024
TUPELO — Members of Shannon High School’s Class of 2024 closed out their high school careers during a ceremony at the Cadence Bank Arena the evening of Saturday, May 18. The 94 graduating seniors walked into the auditorium in caps and gowns of Shannon High School Raiders red.
Shannon man sentenced to 15 years for 2016 killing
TUPELO – A Shannon man pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter this week in connection with a fatal shooting more than 6 years ago. Xzavious Jamar Johnson, 35, formerly of County Road 54, Shannon, was originally charged with first degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon in the February 2016 shooting death of Travonte Young at a south Tupelo apartment complex.
Man's body found inside car in Chickasaw County
HOUSTON, Miss. (WTVA) — An investigation is underway following the discovery of a man’s body in Chickasaw County. Chickasaw County Coroner Larry Harris identified the man as Michael Long, 67, of Okolona. Someone found his body inside a parked car on the Natchez Trace Parkway before 7 a.m....
Second arrest made in Tupelo shooting incident
TUPELO – A west Tupelo man facing multiple weapon and drug charges in connection with an April shooting incident where a pair of cars were damaged. Tupelo police were called to the Burress Circle area (just off North Green Street) on April 16 after bullet holes were discovered in a vehicle. The responding officers noticed that a second vehicle was struck as well by the gunfire. The owners of the vehicles both believed the shooting happened between midnight and 5 a.m. Only the vehicles were hit. No injuries were reported.
Convenience store employee accused of taking lottery tickets
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tupelo convenience store employee was accused of taking lottery tickets. 27-year-old Shamaya Buchanan was charged with one count of embezzlement. Tupelo police said management at the Sprint Mart on Deer Park Road filed a report earlier this week. The business believes $1,600 worth of...
Tupelo's "quiet zone" project 'long time coming,' longer still to complete
TUPELO — The history of Tupelo is long and storied, but its humble beginnings started much the way many smaller towns began around the state and country, with the railroad. Over 150 years later, the city grapples with that legacy. Trains must make their presence known through multiple avenues,...
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