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Happy weekend, Tupelo!
In today’s happening-today edition: School commute safety changes, aircraft rescue training on a 737, and a fairy garden cake decorating class + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Safety changes for school commutes: Lee County Sheriff announced it will no longer place deputies in traffic at Shannon schools after losing two school resource officers, working with district and MDOT on safer alternatives — learn what’s changing and why.
Inside unique rescue tactics: A firefighter from the Combat Readiness Training Center recently trained in Tupelo on advanced aircraft extraction, cutting into a 737 and testing tools to enter a simulated downed plane — see what made it unique.
Grit and teamwork shine: West Lauderdale’s Lady Knights captured the MHSAA state soccer title, beating New Albany 3-0. Sophomore Aubri Cooper earned MVP honors as Athletic Director Daniel Knox praised the team — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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Quick art pick-me-up: Chickasaw Heritage Mural splashes local history across brick, nodding to Chiefs Piominko and Tishominko, Tupelo trees, rail lines, and the TVA arrow. A quick stop offers bright photo ops and a subtle reset… leaving visitors feeling a touch more rooted in Tupelo.
Stitch something cozy: Varsity Vacuums & Stitches stocks fabric, notions, and reliable sewing machines, plus approachable classes: Quilt As You Go, Jelly‑Roll Rug, Quilt Coat. Turn “someday” projects into real ones with less fuss, more fun, friendly folks, useful tips, and zero gatekeeping.
Honey wine, hometown vibes: Need a midweek reset? Queen’s Reward Meadery pours Mississippi-made mead by the glass, tasting flights, and dangerously refreshing slushies, plus charcuterie if you’re snacky. It’s an easy, low-key hang when beer feels same-old. Curiosity welcome, and the pours lean honey-forward for a relaxed night with friends.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🏕 TVC Camp Day 2026 @ Fulton City Park Gym | Saturday (3/7) at 8:30 AM – Got a future setter serving at your kitchen wall? TVC’s Camp Day brings K-4 all-skills volleyball fun, plus a middle school session that mirrors club training, run by TVC coaches and players. Sign up, wear them out, enjoy sanity, and a quiet car ride home.
🏥 Patient Drive @ Herb Medical Consulting (Saltillo) | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – If you’re ready to go legit with medical cannabis but aren’t sure where to start, Saltillo’s patient drive has you covered. Get the scoop on qualifying conditions and benefits with Herb Medical Consulting, then register at mspatientvoices.org to save time. Information isn’t a controlled substance.
🎻 North Mississippi Dulcimers @ Parkway Visitor Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Trade the usual Saturday noise for the soft, sweet twang of Appalachian dulcimers at the Parkway Visitor Center on the Trace, milepost 266. The North Mississippi Dulcimer Association will play, teach a little history, and remind you why front-porch tunes still win.
🔥 Fire and Friends @ Saltillo City Park | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Ready to back our hometown heroes without climbing a ladder? Five bucks a person at Saltillo City Park gets you family fun, food, and face time with the SVFD, with every dollar benefiting our volunteer crew. Guaranty Bank’s pitching in, we just show up.
💐 Mother’s Day Handprints @ GumTree Museum of Art | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats immortalizing those sticky little mitts on a platter at GumTree, then pretending they never touch your walls. Book a 15-minute slot with Petty Betty’s; your ticket covers the keepsake, and you’ll beat the Mother’s Day glaze deadline. Grandparents will cry.
🎂 Fairy Garden Cake Decorating Class @ Just Love Coffee Cafe | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – If your green thumb prefers buttercream, this fairy garden cake class at Just Love Coffee is for you. Ice a prepped 4-inch double layer, choose your colors, sip a drink, and box it up, plus leftover frosting. Beginner friendly, $75, zero weeds, bragging rights included.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Tupelo report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 77°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 92%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 73%
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 71. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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