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Downtown Tupelo hosts a theatrical production of ‘The Miss Firecracker Contest’ at the Lyric Theatre from March 19 to 21.
Read the story: Tupelo Community Theatre presents ‘The Miss Firecracker Contest’ this weekTheatre company TCT is inviting volunteers to usher at upcoming performances in exchange for free admission. Participants must be at least 16 years old.
Read the story: TCT Offers Free Show Access for Ushers This Weekend
The play, written by Beth Henley, runs March 19-21 at Lyric Theatre in Springfield, with tickets costing $25 for adults and $10 for students.
Read the story: Miss Firecracker Contest opens Thursday at Lyric Theatre
Graduates of the University of Mississippi are reminded to order their academic regalia online before the deadline. On-campus pickup begins in April.
Read the story: University of Mississippi Graduates Urged to Order Cap and Gown by April 1After a decade of volunteer efforts, Tupelo prepares to kick off a new citywide cleanup on April 11, encouraging residents to participate in beautification efforts.
Read the story: Tupelo launches new community cleanup event this springSeveral Tupelo firefighters received lifesave awards for saving a person’s life through quick action, department officials announced.
Read the story: Tupelo Fire Department awards lifesave medals to heroesAuthorities in Tupelo are asking for help identifying an individual. Anyone with information is urged to contact local law enforcement or Crime Stoppers.
Read the story: Police Seek Assistance Identifying Person of Interest in TupeloWilliam Wallace Ellis was taken into custody after police found methamphetamine and multiple firearms during a search warrant execution in Saltillo.
Read the story: Man arrested in Saltillo on drug and firearm charges
Jon Cummings, known for his previous theater roles, is excited to return to the stage in the upcoming production of ‘The Miss Firecracker Contest’ at TCT.
Read the story: Jon Cummings returns to TCT stage in ‘The Miss Firecracker Contest’
Niki Soderstrom, known for her work as a nurse and past theatre roles, returns to the stage in TCT’s production of ‘The Miss Firecracker Contest.’
Read the story: Niki Soderstrom, Mooreville native, stars in ‘The Miss Firecracker Contest’Tupelo News is a Mississippi News Group publication. Editor: Jon Ross Myers.
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