Tupelo News

More than 420 students impacted by Winter Storm Fern have received support, but nearly 900 requests remain unfulfilled, prompting ongoing relief efforts.

A Tupelo man was arrested and charged with felony trafficking of methamphetamine following a traffic stop on January 27, 2026, according to police reports.

A Baldwyn man was arrested after a traffic stop in Tupelo led to the discovery of a large quantity of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, according to police.

School counselors in the district highlight their reasons for choosing the profession during National School Counseling Week.

Tupelo Mayor Todd Jordan welcomed family medicine residency candidates from North Mississippi Medical Center on Saturday for a day of city and health system insights.

Ryleigh Towery of Rankin Elementary has been honored as the Tupelo Public School District’s January Newcomer of the Month.

A juvenile driver fleeing a stolen vehicle in Tupelo crashed into a tree, resulting in the death of a juvenile passenger, police say.

The Tupelo Police Department is mourning the loss involving the Lee County Sheriff’s Department and is praying for those affected.

The Tupelo Fire Department recognized distinguished responders, promoting one firefighter and awarding multiple life-saving honors.

The city of Tupelo expressed condolences to the Lee County Sheriff’s Department and the family of Deputy Rick Haggard, who was fatally shot in the line of duty.