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THS student found with weapon on campus
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Security protocols paid off at Tupelo High School. On May 10, Someone reported to the administration at THS that a student had a weapon on campus. An immediate investigation found that was the case. Law enforcement was immediately alerted, and Tupelo police removed the student...
After some early morning fog, we will see a lot of sunshine as the rule for most of our Saturday
High pressure moved into our area today and that gave our area a nice mostly sunshine filled day. We saw most of the high temperatures this afternoon range from the middle 70s into the lower 80s. We also saw our humidity values on the lower side as some dry air moved into our area.
Some strong to severe thunderstorms in store for the overnight hours
IMPACTS: Large hail, wind damage, brief tornadoes and heavy rainfall. Mainly, 11 PM to 3 AM. LOCATION: Highway 82 corridor and adjacent areas and areas southward. Open this link to view a list of storm shelters. Open this link to view the radar. Open this link to view active weather...
Increased costs short-circuit Saltillo generator plan
SALTILLO – Rising costs for equipment, shipping and installation have halted Saltillo’s plans to install an 80-kilowatt generator to power the city hall and fire department as an emergency operations center in case of a disaster. “We had to withdraw from the program because costs have gone up...
Families share what Mother’s Day means to them
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – It is Mother’s Day!. WTVA 9 News went to a brunch held at the Gumtree Museum of Art in their honor, and we also spoke with a family at a local coffee shop to see what the day means to them. See the video...
Jewell Webb, children repeat longtime Mother's Day tradition
TUPELO — Fifty Mother's Days have passed since a photo of Jewell Webb and her three children, taken on a hot day in early May, was published in the Daily Journal on May 11, 1974, to commemorate the holiday. Again, 25 years ago, on Wednesday, May 5, 1999, the...
Tupelo hoping to turn down the volume in downtown area
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — A “quiet ordinance” could be coming to downtown Tupelo. This would prohibit trains from blowing their whistles while passing through downtown Tupelo. "We have been working for quite some time to establish some quiet zones in the city of Tupelo,” city engineer Dennis...
Tupelo, Booneville to host memorials for fallen police officers next week
TUPELO — At least two northeast Mississippi communities will host ceremonies next week as part of National Law Enforcement Memorial Week. The Northeast Mississippi Law Enforcement Memorial Service, hosted by Wives of Warriors and C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors), will begin at 6 p.m. Monday outside the theater at the Elvis Presley Birthplace in Tupelo.
Urologic boasts five of state's nine certified urologic nurse practitioners
TUPELO – Five of Mississippi's nine certified urologic nurse practitioners all work at one place — Urologic in Tupelo. As the largest urology practice in North Mississippi, Urologic — established 60 years ago — offers the latest innovations in medical technology and surgical techniques for a variety of urological conditions. Some 20,000 patients visit the facility each year, so it should be no surprise that it boasts such a qualified staff.
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