Tupelo News

Tupelo Public School District staff participated in the Mississippi Whole Schools Conference this week, engaging in professional development activities.

Carver Elementary has earned the Mississippi Whole Schools Model School designation after years of effort, officials announced.

A Tupelo man was charged with first-degree murder following a shooting that left one person dead and multiple homes hit by gunfire earlier this month, according to police.

The Elvis Presley Birthplace hosts a free outdoor concert featuring musician Blayze Windham this Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Elvis Presley Birthplace will host a recreation of Elvis’ 1956 Homecoming Concert on September 26, 2026, featuring live music and tribute performances.

Tupelo Mayor Todd Jordan was honored with the Community Spirit Award for his city’s employee campaign contributions, according to United Way of Northeast Mississippi.

Tempe Elementary School District encourages families to fill out the Meal Benefits Application, even if they do not think they qualify, to help maximize federal funding.

The city of Tupelo has closed part of Industrial Road North after a drainage failure. Officials say repairs are underway to ensure public safety.

Downtown Tupelo residents can beat the summer heat with ice cream from Cold As Ice Kreamery, located on North Spring Street.

Police in Tupelo are investigating several related shootings, including a homicide, in the George Avenue and Bienville Street areas. Authorities urge the public to avoid the scene.