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9th Blessed Are the Peacemakers 5k held in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – A 5k in Tupelo was held to help put armor around peacekeepers of the community. Wives of Warriors held the ninth Blessed Are the Peacemakers 5k, with the funds going towards purchasing body armor for officers in need. The 5k was held Saturday morning.
Grenada man charged with drugs, indecent exposure
TUPELO – A man is being held in the county jail without bond after being accused of felony drug possession and exposing himself to women at a Tupelo park and the county library. Tupelo police received multiple calls on the morning of Wednesday, May 15, about a man exposing...
Tupelo makes lot mowing policy changes ahead of expected growth in violations
TUPELO — In an effort to free up the Public Works Department for other day-to-day tasks, the All-America City will contract its lot mowing for violations to outside contractors. Development Services Director Tanner Newman presented an upcoming change to the way the city mows overgrown lawns during a Tuesday...
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...
Tupelo High School honors Class of 2024 in graduation ceremony
TUPELO — Tupelo High School’s Class of 2024 closed out its high school career during a ceremony at the Cadence Bank Arena the evening of Friday, May 17. The THS Madrigals and Vocal Jazz performed the prelude music for the ceremony that marked the graduation of 425 seniors.
Saltillo High School celebrates Class of 2024 graduates
TUPELO — Saltillo High School honored the graduates of its Class of 2024 during a ceremony at the Cadence Bank Arena at noon on Saturday, May 18. The 222 graduating seniors walked into the auditorium to the tune of “Pomp and Circumstance.”
Students given chance to read their writings aloud in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Winners of this year’s Gumtree Youth Writing Competition were able to read their writing aloud on Sunday. Amy Wyatt, the Contest Coordinator, said the writing contest has been going on for around 30 years, and this was the second year for a collaboration with the Link Centre.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms for the beginning of the weekend
We have more rain move back into our weather forecast today. We will see some scattered showers and thunderstorms as the rule. Some thunderstorms could produce gusty winds. Temperatures will be mild in the upper 70s and low 80s for the afternoon. Saturday will still bring scattered showers and thunderstorms....
Matt's 10pm Thursday Forecast - Some strong storms possible Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms linger on our Friday and Saturday. We will see more high pressure dominated weather in store for our area on our Thursday. We will see plenty of sunshine with temperatures topping off in the upper 80s to lower 90s.
Tupelo Police investigating indecent exposure report at park
Tupelo Police officers responded to a disturbing call Wednesday morning at a popular park. Tupelo Police investigating indecent exposure report at park. Tupelo Police officers responded to a disturbing call Wednesday morning at a popular park.
Peggy Webb doesn't believe in writer's block
MOOREVILLE — Having written more than 100 books over her 40-year career, Peggy Webb is undoubtedly one of Mississippi's most prolific authors. Her novels span genres including romantic comedy, cozy mystery, literary fiction and thriller, and though she's lived in Lee County her entire life, the Mooreville native's words have been translated into at least 27 different languages.
Man indicted for charges connected to 2020 shooting in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A man wanted in connection to a 2020 shooting is in custody. 40-year-old Charles McPherson was indicted for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon by a felon. Tupelo police said a person was shot multiple times in March 2020 on Southside Drive. McPherson is...
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...
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