Tupelo News

Tupelo hosts a Cherry Blossom Festival and Spring Open House on March 28, featuring themed specials at local restaurants.

Instructor Chief Collier commended students Jordan Barefield and Trevor Morgan for their active involvement during a recent tour.

Alexus I. Sykes was arrested in connection with a burglary on Boggan Drive, authorities said. The case is now headed to a grand jury.

William H. McCord, 32, was taken into custody following a kidnapping report near Ballard Park, authorities said.

Auditions for the comedy ‘Savannah Sipping Society’ will be held March 30 and 31 in Tupelo. The play runs May 28-30 at the Tupelo Opera House.

Tupelo Community Theatre is holding auditions for its summer youth production of ‘Seussical Jr.’ This musical features beloved characters from Dr. Seuss and is open to students from fourth grade through high school.

Visitors are encouraged to explore beyond Main Street to discover lesser-known attractions in Downtown Tupelo.

The University of Mississippi-Tupelo’s Teachers of Tomorrow program will hold its second annual golf scramble this Saturday at Okolona Country Club to support future educators.

The event offers family-friendly activities celebrating Japanese culture in downtown Tupelo on Saturday.

Detective Sergeant Adam Sanford has received the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award, a national honor for completing three leadership development courses.