Tupelo News

With classes set to begin in six weeks, students are urged to meet with their academic advisors soon.

Downtown Tupelo offers a variety of summer activities for residents and visitors, according to local organizers.

Family Fun Time at Tupelo Aquatic Center is canceled this week due to a swimming tournament, with activities resuming on July 21.

Brandi Embrey has been named operations coordinator for the Ole Miss-Tupelo and Booneville campuses, the university announced.

Students can now apply for the Ole Miss-Tupelo Student Ambassador Program, which offers opportunities in admissions and social media roles with scholarship incentives.

Tupelo Public School District staff participated in the Mississippi Whole Schools Conference this week, engaging in professional development activities.

Carver Elementary has earned the Mississippi Whole Schools Model School designation after years of effort, officials announced.

A Tupelo man was charged with first-degree murder following a shooting that left one person dead and multiple homes hit by gunfire earlier this month, according to police.

The Elvis Presley Birthplace hosts a free outdoor concert featuring musician Blayze Windham this Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Elvis Presley Birthplace will host a recreation of Elvis’ 1956 Homecoming Concert on September 26, 2026, featuring live music and tribute performances.