Mississippi State University Mourns Loss Of Freshman Student Athlete

Mississippi State University posted on social media that a freshman student passed away. 19-year-old Samuel Westmoreland from Tupelo was an offensive lineman for the MSU Bulldog football team and an industrial technology major. He graduated from Tupelo High School. MSU President Mark E. Keenum said, “My prayers are with Sam’s family and friends, with his MSU … Read more

Biloxi Police Department Pays Tribute To Beloved Front Desk Clerk Who Served For 16 Years

The Biloxi Police Department posted about the Chester family. The department said that Mrs. Jannie Chester was a part of the agency for many years when she was hired in 1990 as a front desk clerk. She served for 16 years in the Tupelo Police Department. Mrs. Jannie Chester cared about all of her co-workers and … Read more

Biloxi and DEA To Hold 23rd National Drug Take Back Day

The Biloxi Police Department, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), announces its 23rd National Take Back Day. WHEN?: Saturday, October 29th from 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM WHERE?: Biloxi Police Department, 170 Porter Avenue, Biloxi MS At the last Take-Back Day, 360 tons of medications were collected nationwide. According to the Centers for Disease … Read more

Tupelo Police Set Bond For Man Allegedly Trying To Cut Off Catalytic Converters

On October 16, at 8:00 a.m. Tupelo Police Officers tried to make contact with a suspicious person loitering at Auto Credit on South Gloster Street. The suspect, 42-year-old Bradley Jackson, of Booneville, ran on foot from officers as they pulled into the parking lot. Officers quickly found the suspect hiding in the backseat of a … Read more