Tupelo News

The message thanked veterans for their service and sacrifices. It also recognized their role in protecting the nation’s freedoms.

The annual Christmas lighting at Ballard Park is scheduled for Nov. 19, 2026, at 6 p.m. Organizers thanked sponsors supporting the community event.

The Tupelo Police Department recognized veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The department also thanked its veteran employees for continuing to serve the community.

Tupelo Community Theatre will present Joe Landry’s adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Dec. 10-13 at The Lyric Theatre. The Friday performance was moved to Sunday, Dec. 13, because of a rescheduled Christmas parade.

The cast of “Eleemosynary,” an MTA competition piece, was congratulated in a brief announcement.

Tupelo and Starkville’s police chiefs agreed that the losing team’s chief will deliver local donuts to the winning chief and department. The teams are set to meet Friday in the 7A football playoffs.

The Starkville Police Department said the city has accepted a challenge and referenced the state’s No. 1 team.

Tupelo will face Starkville at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Renasant Field. A community tailgate is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m.

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.

Downtown Tupelo announced that its holiday shopping season is underway after its Holiday Open House. The post encouraged visitors to shop and stroll in the downtown area.