Tupelo News

School staff gathered for a convocation to kick off the new academic year, with keynote speaker Jon Gordon inspiring attendees.

The Tupelo Police Department addresses myths surrounding license plate readers, emphasizing their role in investigations and privacy safeguards.

The Tupelo Public Works Department will replace a cross-drain on Walsh Road on July 29, causing temporary road detours.

A Tupelo man has been arrested and charged with grand larceny in connection with a bicycle theft on North Park Street, authorities said.

An 18-year-old Tupelo man was arrested after breaking into a vehicle on Winfield Drive, according to police. The case has been forwarded to the Lee County Grand Jury.

Ashley Norman, 53, faces charges of simple assault on a law enforcement officer following an incident on Wallace Street. She is held on a $50,000 bond.

Tupelo police emphasize that license plate readers are used solely for law enforcement purposes and do not track citizens’ daily activities, addressing recent privacy debates.

The Tupelo Public Works Department will replace a cross-drain on Walsh Road on July 29, causing temporary detours and road closures.

Auditions for the stage adaptation of ‘The Woman in Black’ will take place July 25-26 at TCT Lyric Theater. The production runs October 1-3.

South Thomas Street will be closed from July 28 to July 30 for milling and paving, according to officials.