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Senior Day road trip with the family
By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route My sister Genell asked if I was going to Senior Day (S.AL.T. – Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) in Pontotoc and there wer no appointments on the calendar, and Angie said yes so off we went. The event was held in the Pontotoc County Agriculture Arena and the floor […] The post Senior Day road trip with the family appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
US Marshals arrest man accused of shooting Tupelo teenager
US Marshals have arrested a man wanted in connection with the shooting of a Tupelo teenager. US Marshals arrest man accused of shooting Tupelo teenager. US Marshals have arrested a man wanted in connection with the shooting of a Tupelo teenager.
New safety measures being put in place along the Tanglefoot Trail
HOUSTON, Miss. (WTVA) – New safety measures are being put in place along the Tanglefoot Trail. The trail follows a former railroad line that runs from Houston, through Pontotoc, New Albany, and to Ripley. And while there have been no reports of crimes in Houston’s part of the trail,...
Take a Bite Out of Tupelo, Mississippi
With more than 200 restaurants, Tupelo, Mississippi, is a delectable destination waiting to be explored. Whether you’re craving smoky barbecue, golden fried chicken, farm fresh produce, or a juicy burger, Tupelo’s culinary scene satisfies every craving. Start your morning with a healthy smoothie bowl or build-your-own toast at PoPsy in Downtown Tupelo. Try one of the nation’s best burgers at Neon Pig Café, an old-school butcher shop and grill in an unassuming strip mall near the Barnes Crossing District. Enjoy fried chicken and all the fixings at King Chicken, housed in what was once the oldest gas station in Lee County. Indulge in the perfect ladies’ lunch at Sweet Tea & Biscuits Cafe before shopping the booths inside the Marketplace at Sweet Tea & Biscuits. Explore authentic Thai cuisine at Sao Thai. Visit tupelo.net/food-drink to explore all of the delicious options.
Mississippi toddler dies after being struck by vehicle Sunday
A two-year-old Mississippi girl has died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday morning. WTVA News in Tupelo reports that officials from the Lee County Coroner’s Office say the girl was struck by a vehicle on Third Avenue in Saltillo at approximately 10 a.m. Sunday, April 21. The child...
South Pontotoc Schools notified of ‘potential threat’ over the weekend, school district says
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WTVA) — The Pontotoc County School District said it’s investigating a possible threat made toward South Pontotoc Schools. The school district shared the news on its Facebook page at 12:33 p.m. on Monday. WTVA 9 News reached out to Pontotoc County Sheriff Leo Mask who said...
Family expresses frustration after fourth car smashes onto property
A Tupelo family is furious after a car smashed through the fence in their backyard, again. Family expresses frustration after fourth car smashes onto property. A Tupelo family is furious after a car smashed through the fence in their backyard, again.
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...
Starkville fire chief talks firefighter safety amid rise of assaults
Firefighter assaults have been on the rise across the country, including close to home in Pontotoc County. Starkville fire chief talks firefighter safety amid rise of assaults. Firefighter assaults have been on the rise across the country, including close to home in Pontotoc County.
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