Tupelo News

East Jackson Street from North Madison Street to Highland Circle will be closed to through traffic starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday for water leak repairs.

Detective Sergeant Adam Sanford has completed the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award, a national recognition for leadership development in law enforcement.

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.

Theatre-goers have two additional opportunities to see Beth Henley’s play, directed by Bobby Geno, this weekend at the Lyric Theatre.

The city has announced the dates for household hazardous waste collection in 2026, scheduled for March 14 and 21.

Chief Quaka spent time in a neighborhood playing basketball with children, handing out snacks, and talking with families during an unscheduled patrol.

Officials urge residents to take early steps to ensure safety as spring arrives, paving the way for a worry-free season of pleasant weather.

Iry Gladney was recognized Tuesday night for two decades of dedication to the Tupelo Fire Department, celebrating a significant milestone.

Students in the Tupelo Public School District marked World Down Syndrome Day with celebrations. The event highlighted awareness and inclusion.

Joel Driskell, manager of Connie’s Chicken in Tupelo, brought donuts to local officers and staff as a gesture of support.