Tupelo Faces Widespread Power Outages, Hazardous Road Conditions

Widespread power outages are affecting Tupelo, causing many traffic signals to go offline, according to city officials. All intersections with non-functioning signals are to be treated as four-way stops, the police department said.

Road conditions remain hazardous, increasing the risk of serious crashes at uncontrolled intersections. Authorities recommend avoiding travel unless it is an emergency to ensure safety for residents and first responders.

The Tupelo Police Department is responding only to emergency calls. Officers will not respond to non-emergency calls or minor traffic crashes. Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution if travel is unavoidable and to keep 911 available for true emergencies.

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