Tupelo News

Rob Picou, superintendent of Tarrant Public Schools, discussed the district’s accountability model during an interview with Gregg Ellis. The district is working on its own model alongside state mandates.

The Tupelo Police Department will start enforcing a city ordinance banning kratom on Sept. 12, after a legal delay. Businesses are advised to prepare for compliance.

The city of Tupelo will hold its annual Celebration of Cultures on September 20, offering free family entertainment downtown.

The American Legion Post 49, Marine Corps League Andrew F. Lawhon Detachment 1220, and LIFECORE Health Group will host a free SafeTALK suicide prevention training on September 12.

Theatre company TCT Off Broadway will present ‘The Woman in Black’ from Oct. 1-3. Tickets go on sale Sept. 17.

Educational professionals highlight the critical role of daily attendance in student learning and development.

The city of Tupelo is gearing up for its annual Touch-A-Truck event at Veterans Park in east Tupelo this weekend. organizers shared important details for attendees.

Tupelo High School’s theatre company will stage ‘Little Women’ over three nights starting Thursday. Tickets are available online.

The event will take place at The Depot in downtown Tupelo on September 20, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., offering free family fun.

Residents are encouraged to visit splash pads in the coming weekends before the season concludes. Officials remind the public to make the most of the remaining warm weather.