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Officers graduate from CIT training in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — More than a dozen law enforcement officers from across the region graduated from CIT training on Friday in Tupelo. CIT stands for Crisis Intervention Team. The 40-hour course trains officers on how to deal with calls regarding mental illness and substance addiction. Training like this...
A bit if a lull from the rain and thunderstorms in our weather forecast for our Wednesday
We will see high pressure build into our area briefly for our Wednesday. This will clear the skies out in most area. However, more showers and thunderstorms will be in our weather forecast for later Thursday and into our Friday and weekend. We will see a few of these showers on the heavy side at times. Some of the thunderstorms will be on the hefty side at times. All of this due to some low pressure returning into our weather forecast.
Police chief discusses panhandling in Tupelo
If you live in Tupelo, you might have noticed people standing on the side of the road asking for money. The police chief discussed this issue. Tupelo Police seeing frequent calls regarding homeless population. Tupelo Police are seeing calls daily regarding the homeless population. Chief John Quaka discussed the current...
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.
Red Lobster closing restaurants, including some Mississippi locations
JACKSON, Miss. — Red Lobster isclosing a number of its restaurants across the U.S., including some in Mississippi. In addition to closing about 50 of the restaurant's 650 locations, TAGeX Brands is selling off Red Lobster kitchen equipment, furniture and other contents during an online auction. The auction begins Monday and continues through Thursday, according to company founder Neal Sherman.
Tupelo Police seeing frequent calls regarding homeless population
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – Calls to police involving homeless individuals are on the rise in Tupelo. Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka said calls involving the local homeless population are typically for loitering, panhandling, and welfare checks. Inflation has put a squeeze on many Americans. Some have been forced out...
Popular splash pad reopening this weekend in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — A popular splash pad is reopening in Tupelo. The Joyner splash pad is scheduled to reopen this weekend. It’s near Joyner Elementary School and Rob Leake City Park. The city closed the splash pad last summer after an apparent lightning strike. It’ll be open...
Monroe County woman jailed for failed 2021 shoplifting attempt
TUPELO – Tupelo police have arrested an Amory woman who reportedly tried to steal more than $1,250 worth of merchandise from a Tupelo Walmart store three years ago. Gina R. Smith, 36, of David Street, Amory, was arrested May 10 on a capias warrant for attempted felony shoplifting. Smith reportedly tried to leave the North Gloster Walmart in July 2021 with a buggy full of merchandise including plants, two hatchets, lounge pants, boys' underwear, socks, T-shirts, Levi's and Wrangler jeans, phone screen protectors, fishing filet knives, bait and numerous fishing lures.
Boys & Girls Club of New Albany gets donation from local basketball star
High School basketball season is over. However, a local basketball star is still making plays off the court. Boys & Girls Club of New Albany gets donation from local basketball star. High School basketball season is over. However, a local basketball star is still making plays off the court.
TPSD board doubles tuition for nonresident students; parents protest
TUPELO - The Tupelo Public School District Board of Trustees has doubled the tuition for nonresident TPSD students, a move that has upset some parents currently paying for their children to attend classes in the district. A group of 10 parents were on-hand during the school board's regular meeting on...
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...
Late night pursuit leads to felony DUI, fleeing charges
TUPELO – A Pontotoc County man’s attempt to outrun the Tupelo Police Department did not go as well as he had hoped Saturday night. Tupelo police attempted to pull over a car for traffic violations in the Lawndale Drive on the evening of May 11. The driver refused to stop and led officers on a pursuit. When the driver finally ended the pursuit, he jumped out of the vehicle and ran away on foot. Officers took the suspect into custody after a short chase and noticed that he showed signs of impairment. A check of the suspect’s criminal record revealed multiple arrests and convictions for driving under the influence.
My kitchen wants me dead, and I've never been prouder
When I first volunteered to take over the weekly food column from longtime Daily Journal Food Editor Ginna Parsons, my central conceit — the gag, if you will — for the column was my lack of skill in the kitchen. “People will love laughing at my pain and...
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.
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...
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