Tupelo News

Tupelo Community Theatre will stage ‘The Miss Firecracker Contest,’ a Southern Gothic play by Mississippi playwright Beth Henley, from March 19 to 21 at the Lyric Theatre.

The Miss Firecracker Contest will run March 19-21 at the Lyric Theatre, featuring performances directed by Bobby Geno and sponsored by TM Realtors.

Auditions for Tupelo Community Theatre’s summer youth production of ‘Seussical JR.’ will be held in April. The musical features characters from Dr. Seuss’s stories and is open to students from fourth grade to high school seniors.

The City of Tupelo has expressed condolences following the death of Allen McDaniel, acknowledging his contributions to the community.

Lynnse Smart, a seasoned performer and educator, joins the cast of ‘The Miss Firecracker Contest’ at the Lyric Theatre. The play runs March 19-21 in Memphis.

Ashley Glass, making her second appearance with TCT, stars as Carnelle Scott in Beth Henley’s play running March 19-21 at Lyric Theatre.

Downtown Tupelo announces its Spring Open House event on March 28, inviting residents and visitors to explore new offerings and enjoy the season.

The University of Mississippi-Tupelo Teachers of Tomorrow is holding its second annual golf scramble to support future educators and community outreach.

Renasant Bank, headquartered in Downtown Tupelo, continues its support of the annual Wine Downtown event as a presenting sponsor for 2026.

Lisa Hall, secretary of the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association, says the community’s gatherings highlight what makes Tupelo special.