Tupelo News

Fire Station 3 will hold firefighter tryouts this Saturday at 8 a.m. Interested candidates must register in advance.

A grass fire has shut down westbound lanes of Interstate 22 near Highway 45, prompting authorities to advise drivers to avoid the area.

The Dudie’s Burger Festival has been postponed to Oct. 24 because of forecasted inclement weather, organizers announced.

Theatre company thanks sponsors Pryor Morrow and Sprint Print ahead of the opening of ‘Conjure of the Blood Moon’ this weekend.

Organizers are seeking volunteers for the Fall Into Tupelo event on October 10, offering up to four service hours. The event will be held at The Depot in downtown Tupelo.

Participants of the Mississippi Whole Schools Summer Institute 2026 are exploring Downtown Tupelo this summer, according to organizers.

Applicants must submit their applications by today, Oct. 5. Tryouts are scheduled for Oct. 10 at Station 3.

Casting calls are underway for the upcoming production of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ at TCT Off Broadway. Auditions are scheduled for October 5 and 6.

Auditions for ‘Madagascar, Jr.’ will be held in Tupelo on October 5th for children and teens aged 7-18. The musical is based on the DreamWorks animated film.

The Tupelo High School Band earned top honors at the 20th Annual Pirate Classic in Winfield, Alabama, securing overall champion titles and superior ratings.