Tupelo News

Tupelo Community Theatre will host a special preview of ‘Lookin’,’ an original work by local playwright Mariah Wooten, with proceeds supporting the company’s trip to a state theatre festival.

Abby Timms of ECEC has been recognized as the district’s Newcomer of the Month for December.

Sophie Harrison, a first-year teacher at Lawndale Elementary, has been recognized as the district’s Newcomer of the Month for November.

Both the girls and boys teams from Tupelo High School secured wins in recent games, according to the district.

Thirty-three seniors from Tupelo Middle College were honored Tuesday night at a Tupelo High School basketball game for completing 60 college credit hours.

A gas leak on North Gloster Street has led to evacuations in Tupelo. Authorities expect repairs to take several hours.

Authorities say the gas leak has been stopped and repairs are nearing completion, allowing evacuees to return home.

Emergency crews have contained a gas leak near 401 N. Gloster Street. Repairs are ongoing, and residents are advised to stay alert.