Tupelo News

The Tupelo Police Department said the Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s Office determined Christopher Armstrong’s death was a suicide. Police said the case was closed after a review of physical evidence and forensic findings.

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Tupelo Community Theatre will hold auditions Nov. 8 and 9 for its production of “Eleemosynary,” which will compete in Meridian in January. The play calls for three women to portray characters ranging from teenagers to women in their 50s.

Students from three Tupelo schools joined in a project inspired by the book “The Color Monster.” They turned drawings into stories and pottery, then presented their work to the youngest students.

The Big Ideas Mobile Learning Lab visited Tupelo High School this week, giving sophomores a chance to explore 30 careers and try activities involving welding, drones and industrial coating.

Downtown Tupelo hosted its 2026 Ale Trail on Friday. Organizers thanked sponsors, participating businesses and attendees.

The Tupelo High School Band performed in the 7A State Championship preliminaries, according to the Tupelo Public School District.

The University of Mississippi’s Tupelo campus will waive its $50 application fee from Nov. 9-16. Admissions counselors will help prospective students at two Itawamba Community College campuses.

Officer Dean and Lieutenant Ware visited Life Changing Ministry Daycare to talk with children about police work and community safety.

Barbara A. Wardlow, 46, was arrested after an investigation into an Oct. 20 incident at a Tupelo Dollar Tree. She faces charges of armed robbery and aggravated assault.