Tupelo Police Department responded to burglarized vehicle

The suspect was detained nearby a short time later. Shelley A. Wright, 33, of Pontotoc was charged with one count of Burglary of a Vehicle.

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – On Nov. 2, the Tupelo Police Department responded to the area of 1123 West Main Street in response to a 911 call that a suspect was possibly burglarizing a vehicle. The suspect was detained nearby a short time later. Shelley A. Wright, 33, of Pontotoc was charged with one count of Burglary of a Vehicle. Tupelo…

Tupelo Police Department officers respond to domestic violence call

Andrea L. Tompkins, 47, was detained and charged with Aggravated Domestic Violence.

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence call in the Ridgeway Drive area. Andrea L. Tompkins, 47, was detained and charged with Aggravated Domestic Violence. Tompkins will be held on a 20-thousand-dollar bond. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter Categories: Crime, Local News

Vardaman’s Sweet Potato Festival brings communities together

Vardaman held its 50th annual Sweet Potato Festival. The festival is the biggest event in Vardaman yearly, bringing in thousands of people from across the state and the country.

VARDAMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – Vardaman’s sweet potato festival is a local favorite event, drawing in thousands of visitors annually. To many, the event is more than just a time to celebrate their local industry it allows the community time to come together. Vardaman held its 50th annual Sweet Potato Festival. The festival is the biggest event in Vardaman yearly, bringing in…

Tupelo Police make an arrest for Felony Taking a Motor Vehicle

The Tupelo Police Department responded to 1321 Ida Street for a report of a stolen Dodge Charger on Nov. 1.

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The Tupelo Police Department responded to 1321 Ida Street for a report of a stolen Dodge Charger on Nov. 1. Officers observed a vehicle matching the description at a North Gloster gas station and confirmed it was the stolen vehicle reported earlier in the day and detained the driver. Robert Hulett, 29, of Tupelo was charged…

Construction is bringing new life for the Old River Bridge

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – After a couple of years of litigation, the city of Columbus received a $4 million settlement to repair damage to the Riverwalk Bridge, also known as the Old River Bridge. Now, the equipment to make the repairs is moving into place and work can begin. Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin posted a picture of this crane on…