Tupelo News

Mayor Jordan greeted students from Tupelo Christian Preparatory School during a visit to City Hall on Tuesday.

The Tupelo Police Department invites residents to a community conversation on gun violence on April 18, 2026, at the Stauffer Community Room.

The Tupelo Kiwanis Club donated $10,000 to support the Tupelo High School JROTC program, highlighting community support for student initiatives.

The Tupelo Community Theatre is holding auditions for the comedy Savannah Sipping Society on March 31. The play focuses on four women in Savannah, Georgia, navigating life changes and friendship.

Tickets are available for the Wine Downtown event in Tupelo on April 24. The event features wine tastings and strolling through downtown.

South Thomas Street will be closed from Cliff Gookin Boulevard to Mitchell Road beginning Tuesday morning for drainage installation, authorities say.

The Mississippi Main Street Association received gratitude for its efforts. Details about the acknowledgment are not specified.

Meredith Martin, a Tupelo resident since 2000 and a board member of DTMSA, describes how volunteering has deepened her connection to the city.

The Tupelo Police Department reports 27 arrests related to gun crimes over the past 12 months, including homicides and assaults, emphasizing their commitment to community safety.

Lee County has enacted a burn ban that will be in effect from March 28 to April 15, according to the Mississippi Forestry Commission.