Tupelo News

The University of Mississippi-Tupelo Teachers of Tomorrow is holding its second annual golf tournament on March 28 to support future educators and community outreach.

Tupelo Fire Department mourns the death of retired firefighter Andy Mercer, who served the community with dedication. Funeral arrangements are scheduled for Sunday.

Markietha Swinney is excited to assist her mentor, Debby Gibbs, in directing ‘The Star Spangled Girl’ at TCT Off Broadway.

Leigh Anne Newton, director of a local organization, delivered peanut butter to the mayor’s office as part of a community food drive effort.

Debby Gibbs, a longtime contributor to Tupelo Community Theatre, is directing Neil Simon’s ‘The Star Spangled Girl’ this month. She has extensive acting and directing experience with the company.

Teachers of Tomorrow is now accepting pre-orders for its 2026 T-shirts, available in sizes small to 4XL starting at $20.

Downtown Tupelo kicks off the weekend with music and dancing, drawing crowds to the area.

Jamarian Donelson, 15, was charged with aggravated assault after a shooting on Fillmore Drive, authorities said.

Payton Pearce, tennis coach at Tupelo Public Schools, is among eight finalists nationwide for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Coach of the Year award.

Jordan West, a puppetry artist, recently visited Joyner Elementary School in Tupelo as part of a school program.