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Booneville Middle School 8th graders to host Business Day
OXFORD - Eighth graders in Booneville Middle School’s Cyber Foundations II class will host the school’s second annual Business Day on Thursday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is open to both Booneville students and members of the public. As voted for by the...
Matt's 5pm Friday Forecast - Storms produce hail and some strong wind on Saturday
Storms likely on Saturday afternoon, some producing hail and strong wind. A storm system moving through the area will produce thunderstorms by midday Saturday, and some storms could be strong/severe.
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...
Payne’s punt return leads South to NEMFCA All-Star Game win
BOONEVILLE – In the dying moments of a scoreless first half, South All-Stars coach Jimmy Young wanted to give one of his weapons a chance. Young used two timeouts on defense to force the North All-Stars to punt to Aberdeen’s Justin Payne, and he made the most of the opportunity. Payne exploded through the punt coverage and raced 60 yards to the end zone.
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.
NEMFCA held its 12th annual all-star game on Wednesday
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — The Northeast Mississippi Football Coaches Association held its 12th annual all-star game at Northeast Mississippi Community College on Wednesday evening. The all-star game is for outgoing seniors. This year's game featured 32 players who have signed to play college football. This game is also another...
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.
New Albany Police using SkyCops to patrol ballpark
The New Albany Police Department has a set of SkyCops helping patrol the BNA Bank Park during summer ball games. New Albany Police using SkyCops to patrol ballpark. The New Albany Police Department has a set of SkyCops helping patrol the BNA Bank Park during summer ball games.
Investigators: Mississippi doctor was driving 100 mph before crash that killed elderly man
CORINTH, Miss. (WTVA) - A doctor in Mississippi has been charged with manslaughter after investigators say he was driving at speeds of over 100 miles per hour before being involved in a fatal wreck last month. Michael Hawley, 44, of Corinth, surrendered on Tuesday, May 7, according to the Corinth...
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.
Man pleads guilty to starting fire at New Albany warehouse
UNION COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) – A man pled guilty to starting a warehouse fire in New Albany. Eddie Greer entered an arson and conspiracy plea in March for the 2019 fire at Thomas Wholesale Furniture. Sheriff's deputies arrested Greer and Steven Thomas in 2022 after a Union County grand...
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...
Pounders rolls, Corinth takes Game 1 of 5A finals
HATTIESBURG – After struggling to score in the first two innings, Corinth’s bats adjusted and broke through. Once they did, Callie Pounders took care of the rest. The junior struck out 12 over seven innings and took a no-hitter into the sixth as the Warriors beat the East Central Hornets 5-1 in Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 5A state finals at the Southern Miss Softball Complex on Wednesday afternoon.
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...
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