Tupelo News

Jamarian Donelson, 15, was charged with aggravated assault after a shooting on Fillmore Drive, authorities said.

Payton Pearce, tennis coach at Tupelo Public Schools, is among eight finalists nationwide for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Coach of the Year award.

Jordan West, a puppetry artist, recently visited Joyner Elementary School in Tupelo as part of a school program.

Tombigbee Fiber is partnering with Downtown Tupelo for the first time as a presenting sponsor of annual events at The Depot in 2026, supporting community gatherings throughout the year.

Friday is the final day to donate peanut butter for the March of the Mayors food drive. Volunteers are encouraged to drop off jars and participate in packing events next week.

Tupelo Water and Light will close part of West Jefferson Street on Friday for emergency sewer repairs, affecting traffic flow.

Juan Jose Cabral was arrested after a sexual assault at North Mississippi Medical Center, with charges pending before a grand jury.

Traceway Retirement Community is sponsoring the upcoming performance of ‘The Star Spangled Girl’ at TCT Off-Broadway, set for early March.

North Gloster Street in Tupelo was shut down following a fatal vehicle versus motorcycle crash. The street has since reopened.

Bar-B-Q by Jim in Downtown Tupelo will close its doors this week after more than three decades of service, leaving a lasting community legacy.