Author: Jon Myers

Jimmy W. Thrasher was taken into custody after a commercial burglary at Romie’s. The case is pending grand jury review.

Tupelo police arrested Tilar T. Thompson on March 13 after a woman reported being assaulted at a local residence. The case is headed to a grand jury.

Tupelo activates small storm shelters amid forecasted severe weather, with large shelters opening later today. Residents advised to stay alert and prepare.

The Tupelo Public School District will open shelters Sunday evening as Mississippi faces a severe weather threat overnight.

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.