Tupelo News

Kyrus Scott stars as Delmount in the upcoming production of Beth Henley’s ‘The Miss Firecracker Contest’ at Tupelo Community Theatre, marking his biggest role yet.

Tupelo Community Theatre is holding auditions for the comedy ‘Savannah Sipping Society’ on March 30 and 31. The play explores friendship and reinvention among four women in Georgia.

Braylen D. Clark, 20, was charged with attempted murder and multiple counts of shooting into a vehicle and dwelling following a shooting at Monarch Creek Apartments.

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.