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Area residents arrive for the grand opening celebration at The Depot Tupelo Mayor Todd Jordan cuts the ribbon for The Depot during a grand opening ceremony on May 2 Members of the Tupelo Ballet perform a patriotic dance during the grand opening and ribbon cutting for The Depot in Downtown Tupelo TUPELO — Friday night saw the culmination of months of effort by city officials and contractors with the opening of The Depot in Downtown Tupelo The city held a ribbon-cutting in conjunction with the first day of the Blue Suede Cruise making an event of the evening that included music Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Get the latest need-to-know information delivered to your inbox as it happens Get our front page stories each morning as well as the latest updates each afternoon during the week + more in-depth weekend editions on Saturdays & Sundays caleb.mccluskey@djournal.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Get a free dose of heath care news and wellness tips delivered to your inbox each Tuesday morning Powered by North Mississippi Health Services Get a weekly rundown of the top stories from the Monroe Journal dropped into your inbox each Thursday afternoon Get a weekly rundown of the top stories from the New Albany Gazette dropped into your inbox each Thursday afternoon Get a rundown each Monday morning of all that's going on in the All-America City From local government updates to live music schedules and more Don't miss any of our Mississippi State coverage Sign up to receive a weekly report plus need-to-know updates From Friday nights under the lights to Saturdays on the diamond Prep Rally is your year-round source for Northeast Mississippi high school sports coverage and stories sure to get your weekend off to the perfect start Sign up to get the Daily Journal e-edition delivered to your inbox each morning Sign up to view our weekly e-editions each Wednesday with just a click Sign up to view our weekly e-editions each Wednesday with just a click.  Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Tupelo—Sherri Lynn West Lazore died Monday She was born in Washington DC on October 3 the daughter of John William “Bill” West and Bonnie Sue Workman West Sherri went on to earn both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in education In 1987 she married Michael Lazore and they spent 33 years together before his passing 2020 Sherri was an elementary school teacher for the Tupelo Public School district and was a part of the curriculum team for the last years of her career She retired in 2012 after 27 years of service with the district She loved her part-time work with Walton’s Greenhouse enjoying the work outdoors as well as the friendships she gained with colleagues and customers alike She also worked as a substitute teacher for Tupelo at several elementary schools She enjoyed gardening and taking her two dogs attending Parkway Baptist as well as other local churches She was loved by many and will be greatly missed by her family and friends Maggie and McKenna Franks and Will and John West Graveside services at Lee Memorial Park will be announced as soon as they are finalized Pegues Funeral Directors has been honored to handle the arrangements Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be shared at PeguesFuneralHome.com This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors runs in the 100 meters at the MHSAA Class 5A state track meet Tupelo sophomore Andrew Brown won the 1600 and 3200 meter races at the MHSAA Class 7A meet on Saturday Pontotoc's Rylan Mounce took second in the discus at the MHSAA Class 5A meet PEARL – A one-two finish in the 400 meters and one-three in the 3200 keyed Corinth to the Class 5A boys state track championship Saturday at Pearl High School “Some of our best runners were in those events,” Corinth coach Justin Dye said “We knew it would be between us and Brookhaven.”   A 72-foot mural featuring 18 hand-painted sections sits on a fence behind River Rose Growth and Healing in Fulton headed toward its destination on the far left dennis.seid@djournal.com Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account. 12:12 p.m Subscribe to our newsletter News Opinion Calendar Music Screens Arts+Culture Food+Drink Books Sports Fun Stuff Recursion's ongoing Phase 1b/2 TUPELO study has revealed promising preliminary results for REC-4881 an experimental MEK1/2 inhibitor aimed at treating Familial Adenomatous Polyposis These findings were shared during a late-breaking oral presentation at Digestive Disease Week 2025 in San Diego initial data from the open-label Phase 2 section of the trial demonstrated a median reduction in polyp burden of 43% at the 13-week mark among six evaluable patients other investigational treatments typically report a 20-30% reduction over a six-month period Five out of six patients saw their polyp burden decrease by 31% to 82% although one participant experienced a 595% increase from baseline three patients achieved a reduction of at least one point in Spigelman stage was identified as Stage II at the end of 13 weeks Based on the consensus recommendation from 8 brokerage firms, Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc's (RXRX, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.8 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript Summer and Frederick Adams are the owners of The Candle Shop in Tupelo The Candle Shop is located in the West Main Shopping Center in Tupelo The Adamses make the candles they sell themselves the children of Frederick and Summer Adams spent about an hour every Saturday visiting local barbershops The Candle Shop has expanded its assortment They’ll also ship: a flat rate of $9.99 takes their scents anywhere visit the store’s Facebook page at Adams CandleShop co-owner of Namaste Indian restaurant in Tupelo talk about the kitchen and the meals that the restaurant will serve The bar at Namaste offers a selection of domestic and Indian spirits Namaste will feature two private dining rooms alongside its larger dining spaces set a table at the new Indian restaurant in Tupelo on Tuesday Chicken tikka masala (curried chicken with ground spices creams and herbs) and mango lassi (made with mango pulp talk with others at the restaurant's bar on Tuesday in Tupelo Namaste is located in Tupelo Commons behind Cantina Del Sol TUPELO – Indian cuisine makes a return to the All-America City more than a decade after the last eatery to serve it closed located in Tupelo Commons in what had been Crossroads Rib Shack promising to deliver authentic Indian cuisine from chefs and cooks brought in from across the country A Tupelo man is behind bars after killing his mother with a shovel authorities responded to a welfare concern in the Villages subdivision off Coley Road they spoke with an individual at the site before discovering a deceased woman law enforcement officials handcuffed 30-year-old Joshua Lazore The suspect is charged with one count of first-degree murder The unidentified victim was confirmed to be his mother whom he had allegedly beaten with a shovel A Lee County grand jury will be presented with this case Copyright 2025 SuperTalk Mississippi Media Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly SuperTalk Mississippi Media is Mississippi’s leader in news SuperTalk Mississippi Media covers every inch of the state (WCBI) – Whenever Gagan Singh and his family wanted an authentic taste from their native India Gagan and his Brother Harjit own two convenience stores in Northeast Mississippi who owns Taste and See Consulting and Design which has helped restaurants such as Loco Taco and Cantina Del Sol come up with a unique look They have brought in staff from around the nation and the world for the Tupelo restaurant “We have traveled the last couple of years trying to bring them here to Tupelo,” said Harjit Namaste is located at the old Rib Shack building across the street from where Target will be built The Singhs said location is key to any business venture you’ve got to put that hard work into it most all foreigners have succeeded in America as long as they come here and work hard,” Gagan said The Singhs said they are looking forward to bringing a taste of authentic Indian culture to the All America City Namaste has a soft opening Thursday but officially opens Monday For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X © 2025 Home – WCBI TV | Telling Your Story Lazore's Lee County Jail mugshot from April 29 Lazore's April 2020 mugshot from the Lee County Jail TUPELO – A Tupelo man is being held without bond charged with the Tuesday morning killing of his own mother at the west Tupelo home they shared has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Sherri Lynn Lazore During his initial appearance Wednesday afternoon Tupelo Municipal Court Judge Willie Allen denied bond and bound the case over to the grand jury william.moore@djournal.com (WCBI) – The victim of a homicide investigation in Tupelo has been identified Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green told WCBI that the 62-year-old Sherri Lazore Tupelo Police were called to the Villages Subdivision off Coley Road to check on Lazore He’s charged with first-degree murder For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. As the digital landscape continues to see innovation and emerging trends Mississippi’s premier tech conference is returning to Tupelo on Tuesday The 2025 Digital Innovation Conference will bring together visionaries artificial intelligence will be a hot topic along with cybersecurity and digital ethics Keynoting the conference will be Terry Jones and Brett Johnson a trailblazer in technology and innovation has been instrumental in shaping the trillion-dollar e-commerce travel industry He is the founder of Travelocity and founding chairman of KAYAK both playing major roles in the industry of travel services once listed as one of the most wanted cybercriminals in the U.S. is now a reformed “good guy” and plans to share his story with those in attendance His time at the podium will provide a glimpse into the world of cybercrime offering insight into current threats and how to avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime “Each of our speakers is at the cutting edge of innovation in their field,” conference director Morgan Baldwin said and elevate the conversation around how technology can drive meaningful the 2025 Digital Innovation Conference will include hands-on splicing training for high school students and panels covering technologies and real-world solutions for businesses and communities and consumers redefining north Mississippi as a leading digitally focused region will be announced The 2025 Digital Innovation Conference will be held at Cadence Bank Arena and Conference Center, located at 375 East Main Street in Tupelo. Registration is open and can be completed here TUPELO – The Tupelo Police Department has a suspect in custody in connection with a homicide on the west side of town Tuesday Police have not released details of the crime or any information on the suspect (WCBI) – Tupelo police have made an arrest in the assault of a mentally disabled man that was videotaped and put on social media This video shows the assault on Sunday afternoon of Jeff Strickland at an apartment complex The Tupelo man is known for cheering on the Golden Wave teams and also riding around town on his bicycle Tupelo police said a juvenile is in custody and the case will be handled through Youth Court and Strickland said while he was fearful and confused during the attack he is blessed to have such a big support system in the area “You know they say you can’t keep a good man down I appreciate everyone being behind my back but I’m glad everyone is behind me,” said Strickland “Never done a crowd source platform like GOFUNDME don’t know quite how to help but want to help any way we can and I was raised to do the next right thing and to me that is the way we could help at that time,” said Nat Grubbs more than $4,000 has been raised to help Strickland Jeff plans to be at the Tupelo baseball game this evening For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Protesters take part in a "May Day" protest against the Trump administration on May 1 TUPELO — As part of a national “May Day” protest advocates and residents from across the region gathered at Fairpark Thursday afternoon to show support and demand action against what they called the “billionaire takeover” of American democracy About 60 protesters from across Northeast Mississippi brandished signs admonishing the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s involvement in cutting funding for federal agencies and firing governmental employees in the name of cost reductions Amanda was known for her compassionate heart A member of First Baptist Church of Tupelo she lived her life with a quiet strength and a deep commitment to helping others whenever she could She had a love for reading and a special appreciation for antiques always drawn to the stories and beauty in things from the past Amanda faithfully served the City of Tupelo as an Office Manager and City Council Clerk before most recently working at Home Depot where she continued to serve others with grace and care Amanda loved her family dearly and treasured her role as “Lollie” to her beloved grandson and Madelyn Daniel of Mooreville; one grandson and Emma Bethay of Tupelo; and numerous nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her grandparents A private graveside service will be held at Priceville Cemetery memorials may be made to Sanctuary Hospice House Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be made at PeguesFuneralHome.com (WCBI) – A second juvenile is arrested in connection with the videotaped assault of a mentally disabled adult that was posted on social media Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka says this is the final arrest in connection with the case a well-known member of the Tupelo community That assault was videotaped and posted to social media One juvenile was arrested earlier this week The incident sparked heated discussions on social media about what the law requires when someone witnesses a crime Mississippi law does not compel someone to report a crime if they are a bystander managing partner of the Langston and Lott Law Firm said collecting civil damages may be tough “There is no civil liability unless there is some type of special relationship between the victim and the person you are attempting to impose civil liability on and a special relationship is kind of broadly construed or you are at someone’s place of business if the duty is imposed on possessors of land that is open to the public,” said Lott Lott encourages anyone who witnesses a crime to call 9 1 1 and let the police handle the investigation and follow up For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X (WCBI) – Tupelo Police are looking for suspects in an assault on a disabled man which was videotaped and posted on social media We want to warn you that the video you are about to see is disturbing This video of the assault was posted on Instagram over the weekend is known around the Tupelo area for visiting community events on his mode of transportation Tupelo police tell us they are actively investigating the case The person who videotaped could also face charges for failing to report the assault or render aid Anyone with information is asked to call the Tupelo Police Department or Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Subscribe Now Why you should go: Celebrating its fortieth anniversary, the GumTree Museum of Art invites visitors to discover Tupelo’s dynamic art scene the museum has served as a center for visual art offering educational opportunities and inspiring creativity for all the museum remains free and open to the public tupelo.net but Julian Van Winkle III provides the lowdown on the sketchiest explanation The entertaining and home goods shop brims with elegant finishing touches and surcees A young Alabama chef brings community and flawless croissants to a funky strip The future of conservation in the South just got a little bit brighter—and not just for salamanders but they’re the craftsmanship of local crustaceans called lawn lobsters The drawls are receiving a lot of flak across the internet but a North Carolina linguist argues they’re actually pretty accurate A coalition of advocacy groups are calling for mass mobilizations on International Workers' Day What time do they start?Flyers provided to the Clarion Ledger show events are planned across Mississippi on May 1 in Jackson lack of benefits and unsafe working conditions Organizers emphasized that investing in worker rights is not only a matter of social justice but also a crucial step towards building a stronger and more equitable economy for everyone in Mississippi "Mississippi's workers are the backbone of our economy and their rights deserve to be protected and championed," 50501 Mississippi wrote in a press release "MAY DAY STRONG is a chance for us to stand together and demand the respect and fair treatment that every worker deserves." Pam Dankins is the breaking news reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email her at pdankins@gannett.com Rep Trent Kelly's office in downtown Tupelo TUPELO — Hundreds gathered Saturday afternoon to protest against the actions of the Trump Administration brandishing signs admonishing cuts to social benefits and demanding action on the part of state leaders Indivisible Northeast Mississippi held a protest at U.S Trent Kelly’s office in downtown Tupelo Saturday as part of the national The Hands Off The organization reported that more than 250 people attended the event TUPELO – Tupelo was on the brink of elimination before turning things around in a hurry The Golden Wave entered the seventh inning down by three and were down to their last out only to rally for an 8-7 win in Game 3 against Lewisburg Tupelo advances to the second round of the Class 7A playoffs with the win brendan.farrell@djournal.com and Holden Daniel begin removing burgers from the flattop at the 9th annual Bud & Burgers in downtown Tupelo TUPELO — Tupelo's annual celebration of burgers and beer kicking off the spring festival season in the All-America City Why: Thirteen teams will pit their burgers against each other in a variety of competitive categories How: Tickets are $10 at the gate and give attendees the chance to sample the burgers of four teams’ burgers Tupelo officials are gearing up for the grand opening of a multipurpose outdoor facility which will serve as home to the city’s growing farmer’s market is a $2.1 million project funded by the City of Tupelo and Tupelo Convention & Visitors Bureau Designed by architect Chris Root of Tek1 Studio and constructed by Master Craft Builders the venue is named to reflect Tupelo’s train history and its location by the railroad tracks The structure includes a center cupola replicating the shape atop Tupelo’s original train depot Mayor Todd Jordan said that while The Depot will be perfect for the farmer’s market Parking beside the facility on Front Street is large enough for not only visitors but also for food trucks to set up in multipurpose outdoor facility for downtown Tupelo has come to fruition,” Jordan said “I am pleased with the result and look forward to sharing this beautiful venue with our citizens and visitors This development will contribute to the economic vitality of our downtown and serve not only as a venue for Tupelo Farmers Market but also for other events executive director of the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association echoed Jordan’s excitement for The Depot and said it’s a product of listening to residents on their desires for the downtown area “Watching the development of The Depot from conception to completion has been so exciting,” Randle said “We needed a more convenient and visible location for Tupelo Farmers Market and this central location of the new facility will elevate the experience for our patrons and vendors “In addition to a new home for the farmers market including a wonderful place for live music We have heard from our citizens the desire for a downtown music venue This facility fulfills that need and positions downtown Tupelo for an enhanced music experience.” The Depot will open to the public on Friday Live music to celebrate the ribbon-cutting will go from 6 to 8 p.m Tupelo- Kenzie Holland passed away unexpectedly on Friday She was born in Lee County to Thomas Earl Holland and Angela Dawn Deaton Nance was a constant and supportive presence in her life Kenzie had a special gift for connecting with people — she never met a stranger Her heart for others was matched by her lively spirit; she loved music and spending time outdoors walking or riding bikes Kenzie also had a passion for arts and crafts especially drawing and making colorful creations with rubber bands and she enjoyed playing video games in her free time Kenzie’s faith was an important part of her life She attended both Priceville Baptist Church and Agape Ministries where she found community and spiritual encouragement and vibrant personality left a lasting impact on all who knew her Though her time on earth was far too short the love and happiness she shared with those around her will be remembered forever and Thomas Holland of Baldwyn; her beloved brother Drew Holland of Plantersville; grandmother and Sam Holland (Denise) of Tupelo; great-aunt and Jay Jones; and her great-grandparents including at Priceville Baptist Church and 12 until service time Tuesday Services celebrating Kenzie’s life will be 2 p.m Graveside services will follow at Priceville Cemetery Kevin Brown will be an honorary pallbearer Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Tupelo Mayor Todd Jordan and his wife Christy look over election results on Tuesday night at Uptown Grocery Jordan defeated his opponent Rob Chambers in the Republican Primary election on Tuesday securing a second term as mayor of Tupelo Tupelo Mayor Todd Jordan signs in to receive his ballot on Tuesday morning to vote in the citywide primary election on Tuesday morning at precinct 2 at the Tupelo Furniture Market Building V Tupelo Mayor Todd Jordan stands with his family as he talks to his supporters after defeating Rob Chambers in the Republican Primary election on Tuesday securing a second term as mayor of Tupelo TUPELO — Todd Jordan won a decisive victory Tuesday night in his bid for a second term as mayor of Tupelo in Tupelo's Republican municipal primary election New Infrastructure Enhances Local Businesses' Connectivity and Growth Potential with High-Speed Internet and Ethernet Solutions TUPELO, Miss., April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast Business today announced the completion of fiber infrastructure and network enhancements in Tupelo bringing its next-generation network and cutting-edge business solutions to the area for the first time high-speed Internet and advanced Ethernet services with speeds up to 100 gigabits per second (Gbps) Comcast's expansion supports the evolving needs of Tupelo businesses empowering them with the technology required for enhanced connectivity Comcast Business is introducing advanced Ethernet solutions that allow Tupelo-area enterprises to securely manage and transfer large volumes of data improving their competitive edge and enabling seamless multi-site operations "This is an exciting milestone for Tupelo and a testament to Comcast Business' long-term commitment to innovation and network advancement," said Mike Thibodeaux "Our investment in this state-of-the-art infrastructure will offer businesses in Tupelo access to the advanced technology solutions we provide companies worldwide it's especially gratifying to bring these world-class services to our home state." The expansion is enabled by Comcast's deep commitment to network advancement and innovation nationwide the company has invested more than $80 billion to enhance its technological capabilities and infrastructure By leveraging artificial intelligence and cloud technologies Comcast proactively manages network performance addressing potential issues before they impact customers and provides an exceptional Internet experience These enhancements extend to Comcast Business's entire portfolio of Ethernet Transport solutions and allow the Company to bring new capabilities and innovations to Tupelo-area businesses backed by the nation's largest converged network With a range of scalable bandwidth options businesses in Tupelo now have access to scalable solutions backed by stringent service-level agreements (SLAs) and 24/7/365 monitoring from Comcast's dedicated Network Operations Centers This expansion underscores Comcast's ongoing dedication to providing reliable high-speed solutions to businesses nationwide Comcast Business is uniquely positioned to help Tupelo's business community excel in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape For more information about Comcast Business's services click here Comcast Business offers leading global businesses the technology solutions and forward-thinking partnership they need With a full suite of solutions including fast secure networking solutions and advanced cybersecurity and a range of managed service options Comcast Business is ready to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes Comcast Business has been recognized by leading analyst firms for its continued growth and is committed to partnering with customers to help them drive their businesses forward.  For more information, call 800-501-6000. 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