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A shooting early Saturday morning injured two people in Tupelo.
2 injured in Tupelo shooting on Saturday morning
A shooting early Saturday morning injured two people in Tupelo.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
A shooting early Saturday morning injured two people in Tupelo.
SATURDAY: Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT. The game airs on TNT.
Ole Miss hosts Tulane on Saturday in College Football Playoff
Ole Miss hosts Tulane on Saturday in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
SATURDAY: Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT. The game airs on TNT.
Ole Miss and Tulane fans are flocking to Oxford for Saturday’s playoff game.
Fans gearing up in Oxford for College Football Playoff game on Saturday
Ole Miss and Tulane fans are flocking to Oxford for Saturday’s playoff game.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Ole Miss and Tulane fans are flocking to Oxford for Saturday’s playoff game.
Whew! Good luck with traffic this weekend and next week in Tupelo.
Tupelo bustling with holiday traffic
Tupelo is bustling on Friday with holiday shoppers, and that means heavy traffic.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Whew! Good luck with traffic this weekend and next week in Tupelo.
Authorities positively identified human remains found earlier this month near Starkville.
Human remains found near Starkville positively identified and murder arrest made
Authorities positively identified human remains found earlier this month near Starkville.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Authorities positively identified human remains found earlier this month near Starkville.
CJ Bailey threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns, and scored another on the ground as NC State took down Memphis 31-7 in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday.
NC State cruises by Memphis 31-7 in Gasparilla Bowl
CJ Bailey threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns, and scored another on the ground as NC State took down Memphis 31-7 in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday. The Wolfpack
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December 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM
CJ Bailey threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns, and scored another on the ground as NC State took down Memphis 31-7 in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday.
Federal investigators are examining the wreckage of a business jet that crashed in North Carolina, killing retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family, and three others.
NTSB unclear who was at controls in jet crash that killed ex-NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and 6 others
Federal investigators are examining the wreckage of a business jet that crashed in North Carolina, killing retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family, and three others. The Cessna C550 erupted
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December 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Federal investigators are examining the wreckage of a business jet that crashed in North Carolina, killing retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family, and three others.
The Justice Department has started releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein.
Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation
The Justice Department has started releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender known for his connections to powerful figures, including Donald Trump. But it acknowledged that its
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December 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The Justice Department has started releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein.
Alabama travels to Oklahoma on Friday night to play in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Watch on ABC WTVA.
College Football Playoff: Alabama, Oklahoma play Friday on ABC WTVA
Alabama travels to Oklahoma on Friday night to play in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Alabama travels to Oklahoma on Friday night to play in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Watch on ABC WTVA.
A Marion County, Alabama, grand jury indicted a man accused of killing his wife and shooting their 1-year-old daughter.
Man indicted in shooting of wife, child in Hamilton, Alabama
A Marion County grand jury indicted a man accused of killing his wife and shooting their 1-year-old daughter.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
A Marion County, Alabama, grand jury indicted a man accused of killing his wife and shooting their 1-year-old daughter.
Poppi is WTVA’s Pet of the Week for Dec. 19, 2025.
Pet of the Week - Poppi
Poppi is WTVA’s Pet of the Week for Dec. 19, 2025.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Poppi is WTVA’s Pet of the Week for Dec. 19, 2025.
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: There’s still time to get your Christmas shopping done at Van Atkins Jewelers.
Countdown to Christmas: Van Atkins Jewelers
There’s still time to get your Christmas shopping done at Van Atkins Jewelers.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: There’s still time to get your Christmas shopping done at Van Atkins Jewelers.
A special moment of silence was held in Tupelo to remember members of the homeless community who have passed away.
Tribute held in Tupelo for homeless community members
A special moment of silence was held in Tupelo to remember members of the homeless community who have passed away.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
A special moment of silence was held in Tupelo to remember members of the homeless community who have passed away.
First responders in Alcorn County are mourning the death of a local fire chief.
Alcorn County mourns death of Glen fire chief
First responders in Alcorn County are mourning the death of a local fire chief.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
First responders in Alcorn County are mourning the death of a local fire chief.
A defense technology company leased a facility in Lowndes County.
Defense company leases Lowndes County facility; to create up to 100 jobs
A defense technology company leased a facility in Lowndes County.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A defense technology company leased a facility in Lowndes County.
Oxford will greatly benefit from Ole Miss’ College Football Playoff game against Tulane on Saturday.
Oxford to benefit big from College Football Playoff game
Oxford will greatly benefit from Ole Miss’ College Football Playoff game against Tulane on Saturday.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Oxford will greatly benefit from Ole Miss’ College Football Playoff game against Tulane on Saturday.
The Rock Pentecostal Apostolic Church in Plantersville is making the holidays a little brighter for families in need.
Plantersville church preparing for annual toy giveaway
The Rock Pentecostal Apostolic Church in Plantersville is making the holidays a little brighter for families in need.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Rock Pentecostal Apostolic Church in Plantersville is making the holidays a little brighter for families in need.
The Lee County Emergency Management Agency announced a test for its CODE RED alert system on Saturday.
Lee County to test CODE RED alert system on Saturday
The Lee County Emergency Management Agency announced a test for its CODE RED alert system on Saturday.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Lee County Emergency Management Agency announced a test for its CODE RED alert system on Saturday.
TikTok has signed the deal backed by President Donald Trump to sell its US assets to a group of American investors, CEO Shou Chew told employees in a memo Thursday.
TikTok has signed the deal to sell its US entity to American investor group
New York (CNN) — TikTok has signed the deal backed by President Donald Trump to sell its US assets to a group of American investors, CEO Shou Chew told employees
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December 18, 2025 at 11:32 PM
TikTok has signed the deal backed by President Donald Trump to sell its US assets to a group of American investors, CEO Shou Chew told employees in a memo Thursday.
UPDATE - Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife- Cristina and two children- Ryder and Emma were among those killed according to a statement from family members.
Former NASCAR driver and 6 others dead after private jet crashes in North Carolina
STATESVILLE, NC (CNN) — Seven people have died after a small private jet crashed shortly after takeoff in Statesville, North Carolina the North Carolina State Highway patrol said.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:31 PM
UPDATE - Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife- Cristina and two children- Ryder and Emma were among those killed according to a statement from family members.
A kratom bust temporarily shut down a convenience store in Guntown.
1 arrested after gas station kratom bust in Guntown
A kratom bust temporarily shut down a convenience store in Guntown.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
A kratom bust temporarily shut down a convenience store in Guntown.
A crash in West Point killed a Columbus woman and injured a West Point woman.
1 killed, 1 injured in West Point crash
A crash in West Point killed a Columbus woman and injured a West Point woman.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
A crash in West Point killed a Columbus woman and injured a West Point woman.
There are thousands of job openings throughout Mississippi public school districts.
Thousands of teacher vacancies across Mississippi public schools
There are thousands of job openings throughout Mississippi public school districts.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:34 PM
There are thousands of job openings throughout Mississippi public school districts.
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: Need new furniture for the holidays? Visit Mattress & Furniture Center of Tupelo.
Countdown to Christmas: Mattress & Furniture Center of Tupelo
Need new furniture for the holidays? Visit Mattress & Furniture Center of Tupelo.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: Need new furniture for the holidays? Visit Mattress & Furniture Center of Tupelo.
A Chinese company purchased Southern Motion, Fusion Furniture and more. Seeks to grow production in the U.S.
Chinese company purchases Southern Motion, Fusion Furniture and more
A Hong Kong-based company purchased several north Mississippi furniture manufacturers.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
A Chinese company purchased Southern Motion, Fusion Furniture and more. Seeks to grow production in the U.S.