FHLB Dallas and Trustmark National Bank Award HELP Grant to First-time Homebuyer in Tupelo, MS Oct 24, 2009
Oct. 23, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Trustmark National Bank awarded a $7,000 Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) grant to Tamiko Knowles, a first-time homebuyer in Tupelo, MS.. Ms. Knowles has lived in Tupelo for almost six years, where she previously rented an apartment ... Ms. Knowles worked with Trustmark National Bank to receive the HELP grant, and used it in conjunction with other grants she obtained through the city of Tupelo. (Primezone Releases)
Union Co. fire investigated Oct 20, 2009
Fire Chief Jeffrey Hale tells the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal in Tupelo that the fire occurred Sunday at the building on Mississippi Highway 178. Hale says some other horses were injured. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Optimistically and pessimistically speaking Oct 18, 2009
27 million bond issue passed to fund improvements to the Elvis Presley Birthplace museum in Tupelo ... Proceeds from the ticket sales to the show can go to purchase what ever is needed to fix up all things Elvis in Tupelo. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Monitor-Herald reviews 110 years of history Oct 15, 2009
The Monitor and its sister paper, the Houston Times-Post, were purchased by Journal Publishing Co. in Tupelo, which will now be the last owner. Over the rest of the year, The Monitor-Herald will review some of the biggest stories in its past, under topics such as education, economic development, crime and government. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Miss. state auditor to auction cigarettes Oct 15, 2009
TUPELO State Auditor Stacey Pickering says nearly 1 million cartons of contraband cigarettes will be auctioned off on Oct. 27 ... The announcement came Wednesday in Tupelo ... The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal in Tupelo reports that the cigarettes were seized in two Tupelo area warehouse raids last spring. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Investment scandal devastates lives Oct 11, 2009
Seventy-five year-old Walt Walton of Tupelo often rises at 3 a.m. and drives hundreds of miles for work. These aren't the golden years he was expecting when he used his $431,000 retirement nest egg to buy certificates of deposit with Stanford Financial. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Startup carmaker unveils prototypes Oct 7, 2009
Toyota announced in early 2007 that it would open the Blue Springs plant near Tupelo by late 2009 or early 2010. Toyota's plans have been put on hold indefinitely amid the global economic slowdown. (The Clarion-Ledger)
New mentor program eyed for area youth Sep 25, 2009
Hattiesburg, Jackson, Rankin and Tupelo were the only cities where fundraising goals were met, and are now the only cities still operating BBBS chapters. "We've been fighting and fighting and fundraising, but with the economy being the way it is, we didn't reach our development plan," Waters said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Raising the dead to vote Sep 24, 2009
This contrasts with larger cities like Tupelo at 2. 1 percent and Jackson at 1. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Going home with gold Sep 24, 2009
Several years ago, Mississippi set up senior games, held in key cities like Hattiesburg, on the coast, and Tupelo, she said. There were events like darts, shuffleboard, horseshoes, basketball shots, table tennis, but we just went for a good time of it. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Sep 24, 2009
Paul Perry sent congratulatory love greetings from his post of duty at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Don Perry and Roy Caves assumed "tea boy" duties. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Miss. gas tax hike appears unlikely Sep 20, 2009
MDOT executive director Larry Butch Brown, in speech before a Tupelo business group earlier this month, called for a 5-cent per gallon increase in the gasoline tax. Brown said new sources of income for highway construction is absolutely critical. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Clinton Delphi plant to close Sep 18, 2009
Nissan has a plant in Canton and Toyota is scheduled to open a facility near Tupelo. Delphi told MDA officials the company needed to exit bankruptcy before deciding on the future of its facilities. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Obituaries in the news Sep 16, 2009
Edgeworth's brush with the notorious bandit came Nov. 30, 1932, when Kelly and his accomplices, including another gangster named Albert Bates, robbed the Citizens State Bank at Tupelo, Miss. The thieves got away with $38,000 in cash as well as bonds and travelers checks. (Anchorage Daily News)
MDOT exec pushes for gas tax hike Sep 13, 2009
TUPELO The Mississippi Department of Transportations executive director says that without new taxes, the department will be in trouble. Larry Butch Brown told the Community Development Foundation in Tupelo on Friday that he supports a 5-cent-per-gallon increase in the gasoline tax to help pay for road projects. (The Clarion-Ledger)
2 lawyers sue Scruggs for tobacco payments Sep 13, 2009
Associated Press - September 12, 2009 9:04 PM ET. (AP) - Two Gulf Coast attorneys have accused former attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs and associated law firms of using money owed to them in a scheme to bribe judges and other elected officials. (KSLA.com, LA)
Scandal stings town Sep 12, 2009
The company eventually opened an office in Tupelo, and Davis enjoyed a shorter commute. After a few years, he became interested in revitalizing Baldwyn's downtown. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Former CCHS standout athlete plays a new game Sep 11, 2009
Fox will play in a pair of double headers in North Mississippi this month; first at Senatobia against Northwest on Sept. 18th at 2 p.m. and on Sept. 23 starting at 6 p.m. in Tupelo. . (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Supervisors consider sports facility Sep 10, 2009
The positive economic impact of sports centers, Mansour said, is evidenced by the success of similarly-styled projects in Tupelo, Oxford and Southaven. As proposed, the Washington County complex will be massive. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Obituaries 9-8-09 Sep 8, 2009
He leaves a daughter, Wanda Underwood and her husband, Tom of Tupelo, Miss. five sisters, Elslie Allen of Senatobia, Miss. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
BulldogBlitz Players of the Week Sep 7, 2009
Wide receiver Freshman * 5-10 * 195 * Tupelo, Miss. Receiving: two catches for 22 yards and two touchdowns. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kyle Veazey's Talking Points Sep 6, 2009
Dan Mullen wasn't shy about saying that Chad Bumphis, a freshman wide receiver out of Tupelo, would play this fall. Against Jackson State, he showed why there was little doubt. (The Clarion-Ledger)
License kiosks to ease renewals Sep 5, 2009
While all locations have not been finalized, people should look for the first kiosks to be in the Northern, Central and Southern districts of the state, specifically in DeSoto County, Tupelo, the Jackson area, the Hattiesburg area, and the Gulf Coast, he said. Ultimately, Simpson hopes to have a system of kiosks in the driver's license bureau buildings and in other locations, such as malls, courthouses and student unions. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Still Memorable 20 Years Later Sep 5, 2009
I saw a pass coming my way, and I just couldnt get there (to defend it), said Sandroni, now a pharmacist with Cardiology Associates of North Mississippi, a husband, and father of two sons living in Tupelo ... The coaches really didnt know what to expect from me, said Darnell, who also lives in Tupelo with his wife and two daughters. (OleMissInsider.com)
Cellular South Announces Television Broadcast Schedule for 'Y'all vs. Us' Reality Series on Wayne County, West Jones High School Football Teams Sep 5, 2009
Columbus-Tupelo-West Point - WLOV Channel 27 (Fox) ... Fox affiliate WLOV in Tupelo rounds out the broadcasting team for the reality series. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Miss. Public Safety head may run for AG Sep 4, 2009
TUPELO, MISS. Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Steve Simpson says he's considering a run for state attorney general in 2011. Simpson is a 50-year-old Gulf Coast attorney who served as circuit judge before being appointed public safety commissioner by Republican Gov. Haley Barbour in May 2008. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Miss. trying kiosks for driver's license renewal Sep 4, 2009
TUPELO, MISS. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is planning a new experiment that could help people renew their driver's licenses without the headache of standing in a long line. As early as December, residents in some areas may be able to renew licenses at several kiosks, which would operate similar to automated teller machines. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Varnado treated by doctors Sep 1, 2009
native was sent on to the Northeast Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss. for further tests as a precautionary measure. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
SEC tourney MVP Varnado falls ill, hospitalized Sep 1, 2009
Varnado felt nauseous and was first taken to a local hospital in Starkville before being moved to the Northeast Mississippi Regional Medical Center in Tupelo for tests. Though the illness is not considered serious, spokesman Gregg Ellis said the school is taking "every precautionary measure" with the Southeastern Conference tournament MVP.. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Hurricane Katrina raises census stakes Aug 30, 2009
Roger Wicker, a Republican from Tupelo, said he opposes counting illegal immigrants. "If someone breaks the law and has entered our country illegally, they should not be counted," he said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Cellular South Announces Television Broadcast Schedule for High School Football Rivalry Games to be Featured in 'Y'all vs. Us' Program This Fall Aug 29, 2009
WLOV.2 7 in Tupelo, MS - Fox affiliate "WLOV.2 This TV" second digital channel ... WLOV Channel 27 in Tupelo, MS - Fox affiliate primary channel ... WLOV.2 in Tupelo, MS - Fox affiliate "WLOV.2 This TV" second digital channel. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Georgia Forestry Commission and Oglethorpe Power Partner to Replant Wildfire-Devastated Forest Aug 27, 2009
Under an agreement reached by Oglethorpe Power and the GFC, designated wetlands areas are being replanted with red maple, cypress, swamp chestnut oak and water tupelo trees. Trees have already been planted on more than 200 acres, with the remainder scheduled to be planted in the fall of this year. (PR Newswire)
Scores and stats Aug 27, 2009
Bassfield 20 Oak Grove 30 Charleston 12 Horn Lake 6 East Middle/High School 14 Olive Branch 23 Oxford High School 43 Grenada 12 Southaven 37 Independence 3 Greenville-Weston 0 Indianola Gentry 26 Jefferson County 24 Natchez 59 Terry 0 Kosciusko 15 Gulfport 35 Warren Central 21 Canton 14 Murrah 26 Lanier 19 Jim Hill 12 Yazoo City 20 Wingfield 14 Meridian 13 West Lauderdale 5 Northwest Rankin 21 Louisville 41 Starkville 0 Noxubee County 30 Neshoba Central 29 DeSoto Central 23 Hancock 28 Pearl... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Health care town hall draws crowd Aug 25, 2009
On Saturday, more than 300 protesters rallied in front of his Tupelo office. Childers told The Associated Press that he held the town hall meeting by teleconference, rather than in person, because it was the most effective way to speak directly to a large number of people. (The Clarion-Ledger)
YRC, Reddaway and New Penn Professional Drivers Compete at the National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh Aug 24, 2009
The 2009 YRC Worldwide National Truck Driving Championships Team: YRC Drivers Class Service Center Roger Anderson 4-Axle Cincinnati, OH Bob Baker Flatbed Salisbury, MD Jesse Ballard 5-Axle Portland, OR Neal Belton Straight Truck Indianapolis, IN Rick Beukelman Tanker Portland, OR Randy Briggs Straight Truck Salt Lake City, UT Shawn Campos Flatbed Maybrook, NY Mike Cicalese Twin Trailers Kearny, NJ Michael Cole Step Van Charlotte, NC Don Conklin 5-Axle South Bend, IN William Cormier Twin Trailers... (PR Newswire)
Emergency radio operational between Jackson, Gulf Coast Aug 24, 2009
"With a simple turn of the radio knob, a Mississippi Emergency Management Agency official could talk to the Harrison County Emergency Operations Center, the Hinds County Sheriff's Department or Tupelo Police Department," Gov. Haley Barbour said when he signed the contract with Motorola. "Reliable communications mean a quicker response time, which will help save lives and deliver time-sensitive information during a crisis.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Activist Cathy Grace still educating the public Aug 23, 2009
The award is named in honor of former Gov. William Winter and Tupelo businessman Jack Reed Sr. and is presented annually by the Mississippi Association of Partners in Education. "In my opinion, we would not have public kindergarten today in Mississippi if Cathy Grace had not provided the inspiration and understanding of the need for kindergartens when I was governor (1980-84)," Winter says. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Rod and Todd on high school football: More to write about this season Aug 21, 2009
Five MHSAA football games are scheduled to be televised live on network affiliates in Jackson, Biloxi, Greenville, Hattiesburg, Memphis, Meridian and Tupelo. Which one's worth watching at home. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Miss. colleges revise funding request Aug 21, 2009
Board member Aubrey Patterson of Tupelo said the board remains committed to a five-year plan to raise state funding to the Southern Regional Education Board average. However, he said "the current situation does not support the availability of that kind of money.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Swine flu hits state schools Aug 20, 2009
School districts in Tupelo, Poplarville, Hazlehurst, Vicksburg and elsewhere have reported suspected cases of what is now called the novel H1N1 (swine) flu. Particularly hard-hit: Mississippi State University in Starkville. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Football season gets under way Thursday Aug 20, 2009
Desoto Central plays in the Region 1-6A league along with South Panola, Olive Branch, Tupelo and Starkville. They finished 4-6 last season. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Daughtry Announces Headline Arena Tour Aug 19, 2009
November 30 Gainesville, FL Stephen Connell Center December 1 Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee County Civic Center December 2 Pensacola, FL Pensacola Civic Center December 4 Birmingham, AL BJCC Arena December 5 Louisville, KY Broadbent Arena December 7 Tupelo, MS BancorpSouth Arena December 8 Bossier City, LA CenturyTel Center December 9 Lafayette, LA Cajundome December 11 Corpus Christi, TX American Bank Center December 12 San Antonio, TX Freeman Coliseum December 13 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hurricane Bill gains punch as first of Atlantic season Aug 18, 2009
It was located five miles (10 km) south of Golden, Mississippi and 80 miles (100 km) south-southeast of Tupelo, moving at 22 mph (35 kmh). Claudette appeared suddenly on Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico, while most Atlantic hurricanes usually begin far from the US coast. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Claudette bringing in rain Aug 17, 2009
"The Tupelo area will get some pretty bad weather on the drive home (from work).". The storm is expected to continue north through the state through Tuesday morning. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Auto dealers angered: Clunkers program slow to pay Aug 17, 2009
"I quit," Rudy Dossett Jr., of Dossett Big 4 dealerships in Tupelo said Friday afternoon. "We have told people 'Come get your clunker and go somewhere else.' I don't want anything to do with the program.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tupelo High student killed while riding bike Aug 15, 2009
- John Paul Frerer would have started his senior year at Tupelo High School on Friday, but the Eagle Scout and triathlete died a day earlier while riding his bike ... He was riding his bike from Tupelo to Oxford when he was struck by a 1993 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by David McDonald of Tupelo shortly after 8 a.m., Mississippi Highway Patrolman Leslie White said ... Frerer competed in Saturday's King of the Hill Triathlon at Tombigbee State Park and was a member of the winning relay team in... (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
PERRY/Senate Dem supports voter ID Aug 13, 2009
Last week, Republican Chairman Brad White took voter ID on a campaign style tour making stops in Jackson, Natchez, Meridian, Columbus, Tupelo, Hernando, Greenville, Biloxi and Hattiesburg. White spoke to the press flanked by Republicans, some of whom opposed the tabling of the Early Voting Act, some who supported it. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
The gangs all here! Aug 12, 2009
Ole Miss pre-season #10, Mississippi State will finally have a wide open offense(Got another name for ya: Chad Bumphis, Freshman WR from Tupelo. Said he was a pro at something since the 5th grade), MV7 set to return to the League. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Golf ranks No. 1 with Ross family Aug 11, 2009
She also won the Pro's of the Future tourney at the Tupelo Country Club, shooting a 51. In two summers she has yet to lose a tournament in her age division. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Schools helping children fight fat Aug 10, 2009
A second session will be Sept. 22 in Tupelo. "We made the decision to take this training," said Estelle Watts, statewide school nurse consultant for the Department of Education. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Liberty National Life Insurance Plans to Hire 2,500 Sales Agents and Sales Managers in One Day, August 19 Aug 8, 2009
MCKINNEY, Texas, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Liberty National Life Insurance Company is in the most aggressive growth mode in the Company's 109-year history and plans to hire more than 2,500 sales agents and sales managers in more than 125 hiring events in 19 states across the U.S. in one day. The "We're Hiring" event will take place on August 19. (PR Newswire)
Cellular South to Debut High School Football Rivals "Y'all vs. Us" Program Aug 8, 2009
Fox affiliate WLOV in Tupelo rounds out the broadcasting team for the rivalry games. Regional television broadcasts of the live games and five-episode documentary series will be managed through Raycom Media Inc., a Montgomery, Alabama-based media firm that owns or operates 42 television stations in 18 states. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
View the complete 2009 ESPNU 150 » Aug 6, 2009
5'10" 180 MS Tupelo H.S. (MS) 120 81 DE 6'4". 258. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Easley, Wildcats finish sixth in AAU National Tournament Aug 6, 2009
In a must-win situation on Saturday, Austin Harrelson (Tupelo) came off the bench in the fourth quarter to nail a lead-grabbing three-pointer from the wing and forced a pair of game-clinching turnovers on defense to help the Wildcats defeat the Louisiana Roundballers 62-54, earning a spot in the national tournament Top 10 ... Andrew Bell (Pontotoc) and Green combined to hit seven three-pointers Bell 4, Green 3 while Reed Clayton (Tupelo) added two more in the Wildcats 64-53 win over the Houston... (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Morton receives state economic award Aug 6, 2009
Morton, Oxford, Tupelo, Kosciusko and Hattiesburg/Petal received awards. Among those representing Morton to receive the award were Morton Alderman W.R. Buddy Booth, Morton Chamber Director Betty Little, Morton Mayor Greg Butler and Morton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brenda McCaughn. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Texas plant fire under control, evacuations lifted Jul 31, 2009
Itawamba County Sheriff Chris Dickinson told WTVA-TV in nearby Tupelo that a medical helicopter and ambulances were sent ... Itawamba County Sheriff Chris Dickinson told WTVA-TV in nearby Tupelo that a medical helicopter and ambulances were sent. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
One Dead in Miss. Plant Explosion Jul 30, 2009
Itawamba County Sheriff Chris Dickinson told WTVA-TV in Tupelo that a medical helicopter and ambulances were sent. An official with Mueller Industries says the company is still assessing the blast damage. (CBS News)
Wesson signs pro contract with Detroit Jul 30, 2009
Jared Wesson, a senior left-handed pitcher from Tupelo, Miss ... The former Tupelo High School and Itawamba Community College standout saw limited playing time at MSU in 2008 after redshirting in 2007. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Man killed in Fulton Miss. explosion ID'd Jul 30, 2009
Itawamba County Sheriff Chris Dickinson told WTVA-TV in nearby Tupelo that a medical helicopter and ambulances were sent ... Rhonda Thomas, who lives in a subdivision near the plant, told the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal in Tupelo that she heard what sounded like dynamite exploding. (The Clarion-Ledger)
PERRY/Mr. Wicker goes to the Fair Jul 30, 2009
In 1980, Wicker and his wife Gayle drove down from Tupelo and had left "baby Margaret" with his parents. Wicker said the day was much like it was as we were walking on Sunday: gray, cloudy, rainy. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Nunnelee set for potential 1st District race Jul 28, 2009
Nunnelee, who operates an insurance company in Tupelo, has become well-known and he connects with the religious right, Wiseman said. If you look at Childers siding with the Blue Dogs on the health care issue and his early days in office when he helped sponsor a bill that expanded gun use for the District of Columbia, hes been very mindful hes going to receive very conservative challenges, Wiseman said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Moore, Easley readying for post-season play Jul 24, 2009
Moore and the Pontotoc Red Sox will open the American Legion Baseball State Tournament this Friday at 4:30 p.m. against the Booneville Braves at Tupelo High School baseball field. The four-team tournament is hosted by defending state champion Tupelo 49er s and is schedule to run from Friday through Tuesday, if needed ... The Red Sox won the 2007 state title at Tupelo. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Cellular South expanding broadband network in Mississippi Jul 24, 2009
Tupelo second most active micropolitan area in the U.S.. Site Selection magazine, a corporate real estate and economic development publication, has named Tupelo, Miss. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Accountability, accessibility and fiscal responsibility Jul 23, 2009
According to telephone interviews with cities of comparable size: Tupelo, with a population of 35,000, does not pay for regularly attending mayoral bodyguards, nor does Meridian, population 38,000; Biloxi, 44,000; Hattiesburg, 50,000; nor Gulfport, 64,000. Although officials in Hattiesburg said the city does not provide an ongoing security detail for Mayor Johnny Dupree, who is black, they did say that a security detail is provided in cases where Dupree receives threats. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Security details Jul 23, 2009
According to these telephone interviews, Tupelo with a population of 35,000 does not pay for regularly attending mayoral bodyguards. Neither do Meridian, population 38,000; Biloxi, 44,000; Hattiesburg, 50,000; nor Gulfport, 64,000. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
