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Lee Murphree: Shaping her own career in oil and gas
TUPELO – Lee Murphree was born into the oil and gas industry, although it took her a few years to fully immerse herself in that role. Murphree is the president of Tommy Brooks Oil Co., which was founded by her father in 1966.
34th Bike-A-Thon held in Plantersville
PLANTERSVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) – The 34th Plantersville Bike-A-Thon was held on Sunday. The annual event is put together as a benefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Renee Morris, a Plantersville Alderman, shared that this year’s fundraising goal was $40,000. She says they had over 100 kids...
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...
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.”
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...
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.
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.
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....
Okolona community reacts to police officers quitting over low pay
Members of the Okolona community shared their reaction to police officers quitting over low pay. Okolona Police short staffed after officers quit due to low pay. The City of Okolona is facing a police crisis after two officers quit, leaving only five at the department.
Popluar state park lake reopening after 3-year hiatus
Elvis Presley Lake will host a youth fishing day tomorrow, open to youth anglers age 15 and under and the adults 21 or older who must accompany them. The lake will reopen to the general public May 22 at 6 a.m. Elvis Presley Lake and Campground has historically attracted thousands...
Decomposed body found Sunday in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — An investigation is underway following the discovery of a body in Tupelo. Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka said authorities recovered the remains on Sunday in the area of Magazine and Carnation streets. This is near the Salvation Army. He described the body as badly decomposed.
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...
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.
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