Hello Tupelo! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Storm preparedness summit, live birds of prey show, and North Mississippi Renaissance Festival + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Planning for stronger communities: Mississippi’s storm preparedness summit continues today at Tupelo High School Performing Arts Center, free and open to the public, with 14 sessions and keynote speakers Matt Laubhan and Philip Gunn -- see the summit agenda.
Preparing for a safer surgery: North Mississippi Medical Center’s Dr. Richard McAdory says following pre-surgery advice lowers risks by staying active, quitting smoking, and controlling blood sugar. The da Vinci robotic system can shorten procedures -- learn how to reduce risks.
Downtown promotion recognized: New Albany Main Street won Mississippi Main Street’s Outstanding Marketing Campaign Award for a holiday campaign that showcased downtown and encouraged local shopping through branding, digital marketing and community storytelling -- see the award details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Race, bowl, repeat: Tupelo, if you need a midweek mood boost or a place to wear out the kids, ALLIN1 Adventures Go-Karts & Lanes brings fast laps, fresh frames, and easy group hangouts this week. Text your crew, claim bragging rights, then see who actually backs it up.
Flowers that actually wow: Avante' Floral Design Studio nails those just-right, custom arrangements and can do same-day delivery around Tupelo when you suddenly remember an anniversary, a thank-you or just want your kitchen to smell like a garden. Bonus, the shop’s packed with gifts, local pottery and original art.
Your midweek mood boost: Lakefront laps, a quick disc golf round, splash-pad chaos for the kids, and a quiet stop at the Vietnam memorial, Veterans Park packs a whole little reset into one spot. Swing by this week and let Tupelo feel like the best version of home.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧱 Itawamba SRP: Lego Club @ Itawamba County-Pratt Memorial Library (Fulton) | Wednesday (6/24) at 1:00 PM – Grab the kids and head to the library for LEGO Club, a relaxed, screen-free space where imaginations run wild, teamwork sneaks in, and STEM concepts accidentally stick. Build from the library's stash or tackle themed challenges, all materials provided, no stepping on strays at home.
🎬 Wednesday Afternoon Movie: Bad Guys 2 @ Lee County Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 2:00 PM – If your AC needs a break, or the grandkids do, hit the library's Wednesday afternoon movie for Bad Guys 2. Free popcorn and water while it lasts, bring your own snacks if you're particular, and enjoy air-conditioned peace, mild chaos, and kid-friendly laughs.
🦅 Itawamba County Library SRP: Live "Birds of Prey" Show @ Old Fulton Grammar School | Thursday (6/25) at 2:00 PM – Think you know your backyard birds? Come meet the dinosaur cousins with talons, not breadcrumbs, as Freedom Wildlife Center brings hawks, eagles, owls, falcons, and vultures to the library for an educational show. It wows the kids, impresses the parents, and satisfies your inner Attenborough.
🏰 North Mississippi Renaissance Festival @ Tupelo Fair Park | Friday (6/26) at 1:00 PM – This free, two day Renaissance fest turns North Mississippi into a ye olde block party with food, drinks, live acts, and musicians. Bring the kids for foam sword diplomacy, stay for turkey legs, mead, and surprisingly good lute solos. Your wallet gets the day off.
👑 Miss Superior Supreme 2026 @ Old Fulton Grammar School | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’ve got a mini queen, a confident teen, or you just love a little hometown sparkle, this natural-slash-semi-glitz pageant keeps it classy, less tantrum, more talent. Age-appropriate glam, hair extensions allowed, no flippers, and everyone leaves with a round crown, plus fridge-worthy photos.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Tupelo report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 41%
Areas of fog before 8am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Areas of fog after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind around 0 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 26%
Areas of fog before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildThis Timberlane Estates beauty delivers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a layout built for gathering. A grand foyer opens to a formal dining room with tongue and groove ceiling details, while the living room adds built-ins, a fireplace, and recessed lighting. The kitchen shines with granite, custom cabinetry, and a huge island, plus a covered porch with fireplace.
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