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Tupelo Police confirm one person injured in shooting on Monument Drive
Tupelo Police report one person was wounded in a Wednesday afternoon shooting. Tupelo Police confirm one person injured in shooting on Monument Drive. Tupelo Police report one person was wounded in a Wednesday afternoon shooting.
Mississippi Lottery players win big
FLOWOOD, Miss. — Two Mississippi Lottery players took home some serious cash. One Mississippi Match 5 player hit the jackpot worth more than $253,000. The player matched all five numbers on the winning ticket, which was bought at LL Quick Mart on U.S. Highway 63 South in Lucedale. A...
$100,000-winning lottery ticket purchased in Tupelo
JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — A Mississippi Lottery player purchased a winning ticket in Tupelo. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced the winners following Wednesday night’s drawing. The player won $100,000 after he or she matched four out of five numbers, plus the Powerball and the Power Play multiplier option...
CRIME REPORTS: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Felonies The following people were booked into the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail in connection with felony charges ending Tuesday at 1 p.m. Johnny J. Chandler, 55, of Shannon, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, possession of cocaine. Christopher Jalen Horton, 28, of Shannon, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, domestic violence-third offense. Ryan J. Rankins, 39, of ...
Suspect changes plea from not guilty to guilty in murder trial
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The suspect in a 2023 murder case has pleaded guilty to killing his 16-year-old girlfriend. Labrandon Tumblin was charged with capital murder for the death of Denasia McGregory. Tumblin killed McGregory, his girlfriend at the time, and then put her body in the trunk...
Fulton man arrested for alleged assault on two Tupelo boys
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s been a month since two Tupelo boys were assaulted by a man in a black ski mask. 42-year-old Cedrick Thomas of Fulton has been charged with aggravated assault. Tupelo police officers were in the neighborhood back on June 24 when they heard...
Arrest made after two minors attacked, shot at in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – A man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting two minors and shooting at them. The incident took place on June 24, with officers arriving in the Kenmar Lane area after hearing six to seven gunshots. A minor told the officers that a man in a...
Tupelo Police Investigate Two Separate Shootings
Authorities from the Tupelo Police Department are currently probing two separate shooting incidents that unfolded over the weekend in residential areas, according to the Tupelo Police Department. The first incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, July 20, 2024, prompting officers to respond swiftly to reports of gunfire near...
Tupelo Salvation Army installs cameras for added security
Www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2024-07-24 18:35:04. SUMMARY: Tupelo Salvation Army recently completed installing a security system, including cameras, following incidents of theft and vandalism. Over $3,000 was stolen last fall, prompting concerns for safety on the premises. Captain Leanna Marion noted a significant decrease in criminal activity since the system's installation and fewer police calls, allowing law enforcement to focus on other emergencies. New policies, such as restricting access during the day except for meals and implementing a day pass system, aim to enhance safety. The shelter provides vital support to the homeless community, prioritizing a safer environment for its guests.
Tupelo High School shows off new football field turf and track
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Tupelo High School shared pictures of its new football field turf and track. Tupelo’s football field is famous for its royal blue turf. The new turf retains the blue color; however, it appears to now alternate between royal blue and a darker shade of blue.
More showers and thunderstorms stick around through the day
It has been a very rainy week. We will continue to see the same weather story in our area over the next few days. By the weekend we will see some of the rain taper off. We will continue to see some scattered showers and thunderstorms as the rule. Every now and then a few of the thunderstorms will be on the heavy and hefty side at times. Beyond the activity, we will see generally variably cloudy skies.
Mississippi man identified as gunshot victim found in car that crashed into back of Georgia house
A Mississippi man died after police found him inside a car that crashed into the back of a house in Georgia this weekend. WSB-TV in Atlanta reports that Shontae Pratt, 36, of Houston, Mississippi, was identified as the man inside a car that crashed into a Hall County house by Oakwood, Georgia, police.
The MHSAA is in search of officials in Northeast Mississippi
TUPELO, Miss (WTVA) - The MHSAA is currently in search of new referees. There will be a meeting on Wednesday July 31st for anyone who wants to become a basketball referee. If someone is interested in being an official for a different sport, the area's basketball assigner Don Mckay encourages them to still show up and he will get them the information they need for that particular sport.
Contour Airlines CEO expects 'no issues' with added Dallas route from Tupelo
TUPELO – While the U.S. Department of Transportation has yet to approve Contour Airlines' bid to add a Tupelo-to-Dallas route, the airline's CEO doesn't expect it to be a problem. "I don’t foresee any issues," Matt Chaifetz said. "The grant will need to be in place, but there's no reason why it shouldn't." In April, in its effort to renew its contract with Tupelo Regional Airport, the airline ...
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