Today, we look at a lottery study commission being formed, the reopening of Tupelo’s Chick-fil-A, and a little girl’s wish granted. And in sports, Tupelo resumes baseball playoff action tonight.
More | Talk | Read It Later | ShareNo. 11 Mississippi State enters the weekend locked into a three-way tie for first place in the Southeastern Conference. The Bulldogs will attempt to maintain their top tier status at 15th-ranked Texas A&M starting Thursday.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Lee County Supervisors seem poised to move ahead with the construction of a new jail and expanded law enforcement complex at the location of the current jail.
That came earlier this week during a meeting of the Lee County Board of Supervisors when county leaders heard a formal recommendation from a site selection committee that was formed to explore possible places for a new jail.
Felonies
The following people were booked into the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail in connection with felony charges ending Wednesday at 11 a.m.
• James Conwill, 42, of Amory, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department, possession of methamphetamine.
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By Emma Crawford Kent
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TUPELO – Five-year-old Azie Leathers spent some time with her favorite Disney characters Wednesday morning at Tupelo Christian Preparatory School.
By Parrish Alford
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OXFORD – Senior right-hander Sean Johnson threw six no-hit innings, and Ole Miss held off Louisiana-Monroe to win 5-3 before a sparse gathering at Swayze Field Wednesday afternoon.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Fifth-year senior Cody Brown has worn a lot of hats for Mississippi State this season playing first base, second base in addition to his usual position in the outfield. Brown has also been the Bulldogs’ clean-up hitter for much of the year.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Tupelo Christian’s Kamryn Randolph is one of three seniors that lead the defending champions. (Chris Todd/file)
By Blake Morgan