Tupelo News

The 27th annual Tupelo Chili Festival drew crowds and competition to downtown Tupelo on Friday night. The event featured spicy dishes and lively festivities, with more activities planned for the fall.

The 27th annual Tupelo Chili Festival drew crowds to Fairpark, with participants sampling spicy chili and celebrating winners.

Emergency crews responded to a hazmat incident at Chillifest after an anonymous report. The area has been secured, and authorities are investigating.

Tupelo Community Theatre’s Haunted Theater is open on weekends in October, offering spooky entertainment each Friday and Saturday night.

Tupelo Public School District hosted Military Night and celebrated the Golden Wave’s recent big win, showcasing community spirit and school pride.

The City of Tupelo’s Public Works Department will conduct milling and paving work from Oct. 19-23, weather permitting, on key city streets, prompting parking restrictions.

Tupelo police encouraged the community to visit with a new social media post, thanking their sponsor and adding a lighthearted note.

The annual Chili-Fest kicks off tonight at 5:30 p.m., offering food, fun, and family activities amid crisp fall weather.

TCT’s Haunted Theater is set to reopen this weekend with performances on Friday and Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are available online.

Tupelo’s Fall Into Tupelo event features chili tastings, live music, and fall celebrations on Saturday night.