Tupelo News

C.W. Jackson was recognized Tuesday night for his 24 years of service to the Tupelo Major Thoroughfare Committee during a city council meeting.

Theater company TCT Off-Broadway kicks off its run of Neil Simon’s ‘The Star Spangled Girl’ from March 5 to 7, with performances scheduled at 7 p.m. each night.

Lawndale Elementary received a PREPS Achievement Award after outperforming the state average in fifth-grade English language arts.

Tupelo Middle School received a PREPS Achievement Award for doubling the state’s average test score improvement in seventh-grade math.

The Tupelo Elvis Festival is set to take place June 3-6 at the Lyric Theatre, promising a weekend of music and celebration in downtown Tupelo.

A man was found with multiple gunshot wounds at Monarch Creek Apartments on March 4. The investigation remains ongoing, with no arrests made.

Tupelo celebrated its leading law enforcement officers at a recent police banquet, recognizing outstanding service.

The Tupelo Public School District emphasizes strengthening connections with students and the local community through various initiatives.

Steven Winton, a former Army medic and nurse, debuts in a lead role in TCT’s production of The Star Spangled Girl, opening March 5.

Anne Haire, who plays Sophie, balances her acting career with her work as a family doctor in Tupelo. She has appeared in various theater productions and shares the stage with Harold and Steven in the upcoming show.