Tupelo leaders activate emergency plan ahead of winter storm
The plan allows department heads to coordinate efforts during an emergency or crisis
Before daybreak, pubic works crews were clearing major roads with snowplows.
Lowndes County Road Management acts on severe winter weather
One way they have been doing that is by inserting salt on the roads that are icy to ensure the safety of drivers.
Local church serves lunch to essential workers during winter storm
Free Praise and Worship Center served up a hot lunch and some goodies to those essential workers, and anyone else in need of a quick meal.
Tupelo celebrates Elvis’ 90th birthday by putting up a mural
A work of art celebrating Elvis’ boyhood years was unveiled as part of the 90th birthday celebrations.
Local hardware store and plumber give pipe tips for cold weather
Robert Benton, the owner of Military Hardware and Home Improvement, gave some advice for protecting your pipes.
MDOT and MHP give safety tips to the public for winter storm
Motorists encouraged to have emergency kit when they travel
While MDOT drivers were doing final checks on their trucks, outfitted with snow plows, engineers were making sure everything was ready in the District One Emergency Operations Center in Tupelo.
Tupelo Mayor declares a state of emergency
Mayor Todd Jordan has declared a state of emergency for the city of Tupelo beginning at 5:45 a.m. on Friday, January 10.
Lowndes County announces Sports Hall of Fame in inaugural class
Plans to honor the sports legacy of Lowndes County take another step forward.
Mississippi MDOT prepares highways for winter white out
The Mississippi Department of Transportation, or MDOT, is working to treat highways before the winter weather arrives.
Firefighters respond to a fire in Oktibbeha Co.
Fire destroyed an Oktibbeha County home the morning of January 9.
Alabama Governor declares state of emergency for 37 counties
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 37 counties ahead of this week’s winter weather.
Tupelo Elvis Birthplace and Museum celebrate Elvis at 90
Fans from the nation and world celebrate Elvis' 90th birthday
It was a full day of tours, music, hundreds of cupcakes, and the traditional song, all to celebrate Elvis’ 90th birthday at the singer’s birthplace and museum.
Golden Triangle shelters full as cold weather threatens outdoor pets
An influx of animals has inundated Golden Triangle animal shelters, and they give advice for people with outdoor pets during the cold.
An influx of animals has inundated Golden Triangle animal shelters, and they’ve given advice for people with outdoor pets during the cold.
Multiple agencies come together to open warming shelter
Volunteer agencies within the community came together to help make this happen, and Genesis Church in Columbus agreed to open its doors for a week to those seeking shelter.
Next to Nature (Deer Feeder) – 01/08/2025
This time of year it can be pretty common to see people who love the outdoors loading up on corn. That corn is usually put in what are known as deer feeders. On this week’s Next to Nature Dr. John Long explains why it’s important to keep the feeders clean and dry.
Warming shelters now available in Pickens and Carrollton
The Pickens County Emergency Management Agency said the shelter opened Tuesday and will continue until it’s no longer needed.
Starkville trash changes pick-up schedule due to potential weather
Due to potentially dangerous Winter weather conditions, the City of Starkville Sanitation Department is making changes to its pick-up schedule this week.
Woman accused of stealing from former employer in Tupelo
A Tupelo woman has been suspected of stealing from her former employer.
Man enters guilty plea in Clay County Circuit Court.
One of the suspects in a Clay County murder case will spend the next four decades in prison.
Mid-morning with Joey – 01/08/2025
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Tupelo announces latest expansion plan for Fairpark District
Seventeen acres set for development as part of expanded Fairpark District
The latest expansion for the Fairpark District involves 17 acres across from the Private John Allen Fish Hatchery.
West Point Police Department strictly enforces tinted vehicle law
The department said it will strictly enforce the law with a tint reader to determine if the tint is too dark.
Victim of dog attack in Hamilton said she is lucky to be alive
Shelby Smith said she is lucky to be alive after four dogs attacked her on Grubbs Springs Road in Hamilton.