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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.
Roadwork in Saltillo causing traffic, parking issues
A major road construction project is causing traffic congestion and parking issues in downtown Saltillo. Roadwork in Saltillo causing traffic, parking issues. A major road construction project is causing traffic congestion and parking issues in downtown Saltillo.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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:
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.”
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