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Severe weather takes aim at Mississippi, other southern states
TUPELO – Forecasters say there will be a risk of large hail and wind damage as thunderstorms threaten Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. The national Storm Prediction Center has placed a large part of Mississippi at the highest risk of severe storms on Saturday. Forecasters say that area includes more than 1.3 million people and … → Read More
In service to all: Tupelo Knights of Columbus to host state convention
By David Pannell Daily Journal TUPELO – The Knights of Columbus will be in Tupelo for their statewide convention April 28-30. And no, there’s not a Renaissance festival in town. The Knights of Columbus is not a troupe of medieval re-enactors, but rather a Catholic fraternal service organization with $21 billion in assets and 1.8 … → Read More
Boil water notice issued for Macedonia Community
TUPELO – A boil water notice has been issued for the Macedonia Community in Lee County. The North Lee Water Association announced the notice Wednesday morning saying it was required because of a loss of pressure at the wells that provide water to that area from storms earlier this week. The impacted areas include County … → Read More
Tupelo High School principal departing for superintendent role
DAILY JOURNAL TUPELO – Tupelo High School Principal Jason Harris has been named the next superintendent of the Columbia School District. Harris has served as an administrator in the Tupelo Public School District since 2006 and has been principal of THS for six years. Harris interviewed with the Columbia Board of Trustees earlier this week, … → Read More
Chickasaw Inkana Foundation awarded $8,000 grant
DAILY JOURNAL TUPELO – The Chickasaw Inkana Foundation has been awarded an $8,000 grant to support four different events across Northeast Mississippi this year. The Mississippi Humanities Council awarded a Bi-Centennial grant in the amount of $8,000 to the foundation to “support a progressive series of four Chickasaw Celebration events,” according to a press release … → Read More
One dies, another seriously injured in Pontotoc apartment fire
PONTOTOC PROGRESS PONTOTOC – One man is dead and another man is seriously injured after a fire this afternoon at a Pontotoc apartment. Pontotoc City Fire Chief Lance Martin said the fire occurred at approximately 1:08 p.m. Saturday at 180 E. Hud St. Apt. 2A in Pontotoc. The identity of the deceased is not being … → Read More