Tupelo News

Alexus I. Sykes was arrested in connection with a burglary on Boggan Drive, authorities said. The case is now headed to a grand jury.

William H. McCord, 32, was taken into custody following a kidnapping report near Ballard Park, authorities said.

Auditions for the comedy ‘Savannah Sipping Society’ will be held March 30 and 31 in Tupelo. The play runs May 28-30 at the Tupelo Opera House.

Tupelo Community Theatre is holding auditions for its summer youth production of ‘Seussical Jr.’ This musical features beloved characters from Dr. Seuss and is open to students from fourth grade through high school.

Visitors are encouraged to explore beyond Main Street to discover lesser-known attractions in Downtown Tupelo.

The University of Mississippi-Tupelo’s Teachers of Tomorrow program will hold its second annual golf scramble this Saturday at Okolona Country Club to support future educators.

The event offers family-friendly activities celebrating Japanese culture in downtown Tupelo on Saturday.

Detective Sergeant Adam Sanford has received the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award, a national honor for completing three leadership development courses.

East Jackson Street from North Madison Street to Highland Circle will be closed to through traffic starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday for water leak repairs.

Detective Sergeant Adam Sanford has completed the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award, a national recognition for leadership development in law enforcement.