Tupelo News

People recall where they were and what they were doing when they first heard about the September 11 attacks, marking a day that changed the nation forever.

The Tupelo Police Department paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honored first responders and military service members.

South Green Street near Daybrite Drive is now open after an 18-wheeler struck a light pole, prompting a temporary closure, authorities say.

The eastbound lanes of I-22 near Highway 45 are shut down due to a traffic crash, prompting drivers to seek alternate routes.

Theatre company is holding auditions for its Haunted Theater production scheduled for 2026. No experience needed; auditions are open to all interested performers.

Tupelo High School’s JROTC program hosted a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the nation reflects on the lives lost, the heroism displayed, and the unity that followed.

Rob Picou, superintendent of Tarrant Public Schools, discussed the district’s accountability model during an interview with Gregg Ellis. The district is working on its own model alongside state mandates.

The Tupelo Police Department will start enforcing a city ordinance banning kratom on Sept. 12, after a legal delay. Businesses are advised to prepare for compliance.

The city of Tupelo will hold its annual Celebration of Cultures on September 20, offering free family entertainment downtown.