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Good morning Tupelo! Today is Saturday, February 1, 2020. It is the 32nd day of the year. There are 334 days left in the year and 53 days left of winter! Valentine’s Day is in 13 days, and Spring starts in 54 days.

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If you’d like to become a sponsor of our daily Rundown, please contact joshua.ballard@ourtupelo.com or call 662-260-1498

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HAPPENING TODAY

Today in Tupelo, here are the things going on around town:

If you have little ones, don’t miss StoryTime with Barnes & Noble at Barnes Crossing today (and every Saturday) at 11 a.m. and then again at 3 p.m.

A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10 a.m. until Noon, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. The North Mississippi Dulcimer Association teaches dulcimer history, tradition, craftsmanship, and music by sharing its knowledge and talents. The Appalachian mountain dulcimer is the first instrument developed in the United States. Dating back to the early 1800s, the dulcimer is an instrument whose very name means “sweet sound.” The National Park Service and the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association invite everyone to listen to the soft sweet sounds of the dulcimer and learn about its extensive history.

ACO Regional Cornhole Division Tournament will be today at the Tupelo Furniture Market at 10 a.m.

The Caron Gallery will be hosting an art demo with Ali Brown Stayer from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Southern Winter Pride will be tonight at the Link Centre at 7 p.m.. Southern Winter Pride will unite Queens from all over the south to create a show that is unique and exciting! Hosted by the supreme Miss GoDiva Holliday! Tables available for purchase and tickets available at the door and online! 18+ and as always, GoDiva welcomes you for only $5 per person! There will be a Cash Bar onsite, and please remember to bring your dollar bills to tip the Queens!

The American Red Cross North Mississippi Chapter will hold its annual event – An Evening of Jazz – tonight at the BancorpSouth Conference Center in Tupelo. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the program starts at 7 p.m.. An Evening of Jazz is the chapter’s largest fundraiser of the year. The money raised will support the various lines of service that Red Cross provides in North Mississippi and beyond.

The Northeast Mississippi Championship Rodeo is tonight at the Bancorpsouth Arena at 7:30 p.m..

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In neighboring communities, you might be interested in these events:

The Historic Elkin Theatre in Aberdeen invites you to this weekend’s show! Regular admission is $5 each, and all concessions are $1 each. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the movie starts at 7 pm. Admissions and concessions are cash only. Showing this weekend: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (PG)

It’s Nerf Night at Dinger Nation in Nettleton! Doors are open from 5-7 p.m., and Nerf Night is for children ages 5-13. $15 prepay or $20 at the door (Cash only at the door please!) You bring your own Nerf Gun! (Guns must take traditional bullets — no mega or rival guns.) WE PROVIDE: BULLETS, GLASSES, DRINKS, and SNACKS!

If you have little ones, don’t miss StoryTime at the Pratt Memorial Library in Fulton today (and every Saturday) at noon.

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MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

In Tupelo —

Steele’s Dive will have Tatum Shappley at 9 p.m.

The Blue Canoe will have Blue Canoe Blues with Ra’Shad The Blues Kid at 9 p.m.

Romie’s Grocery will have Somatic Theory at 8 p.m.

The Stables will have Hannah + Karly at 9 p.m.

Old Venice will have Karaoke with DJ Dayton at 7 p.m.

Woody’s will have Karaoke with DJ E at 8 p.m.

In Fulton —

Legends Sports Grill will have Short Fuse at 7 p.m.

In Pontotoc —

Sydnei’s Grill will have Wes Sheffield at 7:30 p.m.

Montgomery’s On Main will have Sonnie Rock at 9 p.m.

In Aberdeen —

The VFW #4490 will have Blacktop Ridge at 8 p.m.

In Starkville —

Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern will have THE DISCO STRANGLERS at 7 p.m.

In Oxford —

Proud Larry’s will have Whitney at 7 p.m.

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If we missed a listing you know of, please let us know!

Want us to know about something coming up? Just tag our Facebook page, or you can even mark us co-host on an event you are having on your Facebook event listing. You can also send us a message on our Facebook page, or shoot us an email at submit@ourtupelo.com and we will help you share it.

Be sure to check out our extended calendar of events as well, for upcoming happenings in the area!

Have a great day and get out there and enjoy Our Tupelo!

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* We update all listings periodically as new information becomes available.

Good morning Tupelo! Today is Friday, January 31, 2020. It is the 31st day of the year. There are 335 days left in the year and 54 days left of winter! Valentine’s Day is in 14 days, and Spring starts in 55 days.

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If you’d like to become a sponsor of our daily Rundown, please contact joshua.ballard@ourtupelo.com or call 662-260-1498

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HAPPENING TODAY

Today in Tupelo, here are the things going on around town:

If you have little ones, don’t miss Storytime at Reed’s Gumtree Bookstore at 10:30 a.m.

The Link Centre will be hosting Sessions Open Mic night tonight, and welcomes all spoken word artists, singers, musicians, comedians. It’s a great night out with friends, for meeting new people, or date night. Doors (and open mic list) open at 7pm, and show starts at 7:30pm. Admission: $7.

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In neighboring communities, you might be interested in these events:

The Historic Elkin Theatre in Aberdeen invites you to this weekend’s show! Regular admission is $5 each, and all concessions are $1 each. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the movie starts at 7 pm. Admissions and concessions are cash only. Showing this weekend: Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (PG-13)

Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany will have Storyline Cafe tonight at 7 p.m.. A night of storytelling — especially those blunders that make for great conversation and more than a few laughs!! A bit of fun, humor, light refreshment and friends — old and new! $10 will cover the night.

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MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

In Tupelo —

Steele’s Dive will have Hannah + Karly at 9 p.m.

Blue Canoe will have 3:6teen at 9:30 p.m.

Romie’s Grocery will have Seed Tick Road at 8:30 p.m.

Old Venice will have Spunk Monkees at 8 p.m.

The Stables will have Vinnie C at 9 p.m.

The Shade Tree Lounge will have Big Daddy Karaoke at 8 p.m.

Woody’s will have All Country Karaoke with DJ E at 8 p.m.

In Fulton —

Legends Sports Grill will have Karaoke with Shona at 7:30 p.m.

In Pontotoc —

Lep’s BBQ will have The Dukes at 7:30 p.m.

Montgomery’s On Main will have Karaoke at 7 p.m. and then Tim Sheffield and Kevin Waide starting at 9 p.m.

In Columbus —

Louie’s will have Rev 662 at 8 p.m.

In Oxford —

Proud Larry’s will have Jay Lang & The Devil’s Due + Rocket 88 at 9 p.m.

In Starkville —

Rick’s Cafe will have Jon Langston at 7 p.m.

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FOOD TRUCKS

Tupelo’s Food Trucks can be found today at the following locations:

Taquería Ferrus is on West Main beside Computer Universe.

Jo’s Cafe will be at Midtown Pointe from 11 until 1:30 p.m.

Local Mobile will be set up at Fairpark for Food Truck Friday from 11 until 1:30.

Gypsy Roadside Mobile will also be set up at Fairpark for Food Truck Friday.

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If we missed a listing you know of, please let us know!

Want us to know about something coming up? Just tag our Facebook page, or you can even mark us co-host on an event you are having on your Facebook event listing. You can also send us a message on our Facebook page, or shoot us an email at submit@ourtupelo.com and we will help you share it.

Be sure to check out our extended calendar of events as well, for upcoming happenings in the area!

Have a great day and get out there and enjoy Our Tupelo!

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* We update all listings periodically as new information becomes available.

Good morning Tupelo! Today is Tuesday, January 28, 2020. It is the 28th day of the year. There are 338 days left in the year and 57 days left of winter! Valentine’s Day is in 17 days, and Spring starts in 51 days.

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If you’d like to become a sponsor of our daily Rundown, please contact joshua.ballard@ourtupelo.com or call 662-260-1498

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HAPPENING TODAY

Today in Tupelo, here are the things going on around town:

Power Lunch and Prisoner Letters by Indivisible of Northeast Mississippi will be at MidTown Pointe at the Gloster Creek Village Food Court at noon. We will be continuing our Mississippi Freedom Letters Campaign, writing letters of encouragement and support to Mississippi prisoners living in the cruel, harsh conditions that have led to so many prisoner deaths in a very short time. We have all the supplies. Just show up. All are welcome!

O’Charley’s Restaurant will be hosting Trivia Night at 7 p.m.. Trivia Night at O’Charley’s is suitable for all ages, and prizes include appetizers, deserts, and gift certificates. There will be four rounds of different categories every night.

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Old Venice Pizza Co will be hosting Tuesday Night Trivia at 7 p.m..

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Steele’s Dive will have Matt Nolan live on the patio at 7 p.m..

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Outside of the Tupelo area, here are some events you may find interesting:

In Fulton, check out STEM Story Time at the Itawamba County Pratt Memorial Library in Fulton, every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m..

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Perpetual Groove with Funk You will be at Proud Larry’s in Oxford at 9 p.m..

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In Corinth, the 2020 ALCORN COUNTY WILDLIFE TASTING SUPPER – 42nd Annual Event, will be at the CROSSROADS ARENA in Corinth, Mississippi. Doors open 5:00 P.M.. The Door Fee is ONE Wildlife Dish Per Person, and NO store-bought dishes can be entered in Dish Contest! Adults = $10.00 each or 1 wildlife dish; Under Age 5 is Free. “Dish Contest Registration” is at 5:00 p.m.

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FOOD TRUCKS

Tupelo’s Food Trucks can be found today at the following locations:

Taquería Ferrus is on West Main beside Computer Universe.

Local Mobile will be set up at Spanish Village today on Thomas Street from 11 until 1:30 p.m..

Gypsy Roadside Mobile will be at Best Buy today from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m..

Jo’s Cafe will be at Ballard Park on West Main Street from 11 until 1:30 p.m..

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If we missed a listing you know of, please let us know!

Want us to know about something coming up? Just tag our Facebook page, or you can even mark us co-host on an event you are having on your Facebook event listing. You can also send us a message on our Facebook page, or shoot us an email at submit@ourtupelo.com and we will help you share it.

Be sure to check out our extended calendar of events as well, for upcoming happenings in the area!

Have a great day and get out there and enjoy Our Tupelo!

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* We update all listings periodically as new information becomes available.

Good morning Tupelo! Today is Monday, January 27, 2020. It is the 27th day of the year. There are 339 days left in the year and 58 days left of winter! Valentine’s Day is in 18 days, and Spring starts in 52 days.

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If you’d like to become a sponsor of our daily Rundown, please contact joshua.ballard@ourtupelo.com or call 662-260-1498

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HAPPENING TODAY

Today in Tupelo, here are the things going on around town:

Tupelo-Lee Humane Society invites you to Kitten Yoga! Kitten Yoga is held every Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Classes are $10 per person and will be taught by professional yoga instructors in an environment filled with kitten happiness!

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North Mississippi Medical Center will host a free smoking cessation class for individuals who are trying to stop smoking or using other tobacco products. The classes will meet at 5:30 p.m. Mondays, in Room 21 of NMMC’s East Tower, 830 S. Gloster Street.

Tupelo Community Theatre will hold auditions for Monty Python’s Spamalot tonight at 6 p.m. in the rehearsal hall of the Lyric Theatre in downtown Tupelo. Those auditioning should be adults at least 18 years of age. Men’s roles range up to 60 years of age and women up to age 50. Those auditioning should be prepared to read from the script and sing. Email 1tct@bellsouth.net for the music beginning Monday, January 13th. Christi Houin will direct and production dates for the show are April 23-25, 2020. For more information contact the director at 662-891-3157 or call the TCT office at 662-844-1935.

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FOOD TRUCKS

Tupelo’s Food Trucks can be found today at the following locations:

Taquería Ferrus is on West Main beside Computer Universe.

Local Mobile will be at Ballard Park on West Main Street from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Gypsy Roadside Mobile will be at Fairpark from 11:30 until 2 p.m.

Jo’s Cafe will be closed today.

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If we missed a listing you know of, please let us know!

Want us to know about something coming up? Just tag our Facebook page, or you can even mark us co-host on an event you are having on your Facebook event listing. You can also send us a message on our Facebook page, or shoot us an email at submit@ourtupelo.com and we will help you share it.

Be sure to check out our extended calendar of events as well, for upcoming happenings in the area!

Have a great day and get out there and enjoy Our Tupelo!

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* We update all listings periodically as new information becomes available.

Good morning Tupelo! Today is Saturday, January 25, 2020. It is the 25th day of the year. There are 341 days left in the year and 60 days left of winter! Valentine’s Day is in 20 days, and Spring starts in 54 days.

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If you’d like to become a sponsor of our daily Rundown, please contact joshua.ballard@ourtupelo.com or call 662-260-1498

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HAPPENING TODAY

Today in Tupelo, here are the things going on around town:

If you have little ones, don’t miss StoryTime with Barnes & Noble at Barnes Crossing today (and every Saturday) at 11 a.m. and then again at 3 p.m.

Tupelo Community Theatre will present John Steinbeck’s classic Of Mice and Men at the historic Lyric Theatre in downtown Tupelo. Showtimes today are at 2 p.m. and at 7:30 each evening. Audiences should be warned that the play contains harsh language, including heavy profanity and offensive racial slurs commonly used by laborers in the 1930’s. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. For more information contact the TCT box office at 844-1935 Monday through Friday Noon – 4 p.m..

The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those pioneers who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840. The public is invited to participate in pioneer lifestyle activities that often include crafting baskets, spinning, weaving, leather working, making corn-husk dolls, and other traditional craft demonstrations. Mountain dulcimer demonstrations are usually offered throughout the day. Children are invited to dress up in pioneer clothes and participate in craft activities. This program is free to the public. The visitor center is located at milepost 266 on the Natchez Trace Parkway, near Tupelo, Mississippi. For additional information, please call (800) 305-7417.

West of Shake Rag presents “Hitchcock and Cocktails” tonight at The Link Centre at 7:30 p.m.. You are invited for a night of drinking games and thrilling comedy! West of Shake Rag brings the famous auteur’s mysterious world to life. Adult Content!

The Golden Halo Benefit for Crossroad Ranch is tonight! The Crossroads Ranch is a privately funded, non-profit residential community for high functioning special needs adults, and is sorely needed in our area. The Golden Halo event will be hosted by Brian Dozier, and will include an auction, silent auction, dinner, and entertainment including live music, as well as celebrity appearances. It will begin tonight at 6 p.m. in the Tupelo Furniture Market Building V.

Gypsy Roadside Mobile will be at Queen’s Reward Meadery tonight at 5 p.m. for dinner curbside!

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In neighboring communities, you might be interested in these events:

The Historic Elkin Theatre in Aberdeen invites you to this weekend’s show! Regular admission is $5 each, and all concessions are $1 each. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the movie starts at 7 pm. Admissions and concessions are cash only. Showing this weekend: Knives Out (PG-13)

Oxford Food Tours are excited to offer 6 unique tours during the 3rd annual Pop Up Oxford, a week long celebration of Oxford’s rich cultural scene! Join in as we eat and drink our way around the Historic Oxford Square. For more information regarding our tour offerings and a calendar of events please visit www.OxfordFoodTours.com

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MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

In Tupelo —

Steele’s Dive will have Josie Beth Jones at 9 p.m.

Romie’s Grocery will have Mississippi Queen at 7:30 p.m.

The Stables will have Hannah + Karly at 9 p.m.

The Thirsty Devil will have Left Lane Cruiser at 9 p.m.

Nautical Whimsey will have Eric Stogner

Old Venice will have Karaoke with DJ Dayton at 7 p.m.

Woody’s will have Karaoke with DJ E at 8 p.m.

In Fulton —

Legends Sports Grill will have Kevin Thornton at 7 p.m.

In Aberdeen —

The VFW #4490 will have Jumping The Gun at 8 p.m.

In Starkville —

Rick’s Cafe will have Jon Wolfe at 7 p.m.

Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern will have Rev 662 at 9:30 p.m.

Paxton Peay w/ Blacktop Ridge at Hobie’s On Main

Shameless at Cowbells

In Columbus —

Karaoke w/ Amber Valentine Richmond at Sey’s

R Way Karaoke at Louie’s

Karaoke at Sabrina Cochran’s HWY 50 Lounge

Cheeze Burger at the American Legion

Caitlin Rose Mclaughlin at Johnny Kelly’s Lounge

The Bonfire Boys at Zachary’s

Room Service at Double D’s

In West Point —

Joey Morgan presents the Bank Entertainment at the Hill.

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If we missed a listing you know of, please let us know!

Want us to know about something coming up? Just tag our Facebook page, or you can even mark us co-host on an event you are having on your Facebook event listing. You can also send us a message on our Facebook page, or shoot us an email at submit@ourtupelo.com and we will help you share it.

Be sure to check out our extended calendar of events as well, for upcoming happenings in the area!

Have a great day and get out there and enjoy Our Tupelo!

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* We update all listings periodically as new information becomes available.

Good morning Tupelo! Today is Friday, January 24, 2020. It is the 24th day of the year. There are 342 days left in the year and 61 days left of winter! Valentine’s Day is in 21 days, and Spring starts in 55 days.

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If you’d like to become a sponsor of our daily Rundown, please contact joshua.ballard@ourtupelo.com or call 662-260-1498

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HAPPENING TODAY

Today in Tupelo, here are the things going on around town:

If you have little ones, don’t miss Storytime at Reed’s Gumtree Bookstore at 10:30 a.m.

Tupelo Community Theatre will present John Steinbeck’s classic Of Mice and Men January 24th, and 25th, at the historic Lyric Theatre in downtown Tupelo. Productions are at 7:30 each evening, with a matinee at 2 p.m. on January 25th. Audiences should be warned that the play contains harsh language, including heavy profanity and offensive racial slurs commonly used by laborers in the 1930’s. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. For more information contact the TCT box office at 844-1935 Monday through Friday Noon – 4 p.m..

Cooking as a First Language will be presenting a class on South African Cooking this evening at 5:30 p.m.. Craig Horrocks will be teaching us how to make some traditional South African dishes! Appetizer – Biltong; Main Course – Traditional Bunny Chow; and for Dessert – Peppermint Tart.

Kid’s World is having a BFF VALENTINE PAINT PARTY tonight at 7 p.m.. The cost is $40 per person, and all items will be supplied, such as paint, brushes, wood hearts, wire, ribbon and etc.

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In neighboring communities, you might be interested in these events:

Columbus Arts Council invites you to the Rosenzweig Arts Center for an evening with Adam Hood tonight at 6:30 p.m..

The Historic Elkin Theatre in Aberdeen invites you to this weekend’s show! Regular admission is $5 each, and all concessions are $1 each. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the movie starts at 7 pm. Admissions and concessions are cash only. Showing this weekend: Knives Out (PG-13)

Oxford Food Tours are excited to offer 6 unique tours during the 3rd annual Pop Up Oxford, a week long celebration of Oxford’s rich cultural scene! Join in as we eat and drink our way around the Historic Oxford Square. For more information regarding our tour offerings and a calendar of events please visit www.OxfordFoodTours.com

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MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

In Tupelo —

Steele’s Dive will have Tatum Shappley at 9 p.m.

Blue Canoe will have Pond Diver at 9:30 p.m.

Romie’s Grocery will have Blacktop Ridge at 8:30 p.m.

Old Venice will have Misbehavin’ at 8 p.m.

The Stables will have Ben Cesare at 9 p.m.

Nautical Whimsey will have Wes Sheffield at 6:30 p.m.

Club Heat – Bottom Line will have Chino Kelly and the George Jetson Video Release Party at 9 p.m.

The Shade Tree Lounge will have Big Daddy Karaoke at 8 p.m.

In Fulton —

Legends Sports Grill will have Karaoke with Shona at 7:30 p.m.

In Pontotoc —

Lep’s BBQ will have Blues Child at 7:30 p.m.

Montgomery’s On Main will have Unpredictable at 9 p.m.

In Columbus —

Louie’s will have R Way Karaoke at 8 p.m.

Carl and the Road Dawgs will be at Sabrina’s at 8 p.m.

Robbie Ross will be at Muddy Waters Sports Bar at 8:30 p.m.

In Oxford —

Proud Larry’s will have Christone “Kingfish” Ingram with Garry Burnside at 9 p.m.

In Corinth —

DÆPÆ will be at V Taco at 8 p.m.

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FOOD TRUCKS

Tupelo’s Food Trucks can be found today at the following locations:

Taquería Ferrus is on West Main beside Computer Universe.

Jo’s Cafe will be at Midtown Pointe from 11 until 1:30 p.m.

Local Mobile will be set up at Fairpark for Food Truck Friday from 11 until 1:30.

Gypsy Roadside Mobile will also be set up at Fairpark for Food Truck Friday.

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If we missed a listing you know of, please let us know!

Want us to know about something coming up? Just tag our Facebook page, or you can even mark us co-host on an event you are having on your Facebook event listing. You can also send us a message on our Facebook page, or shoot us an email at submit@ourtupelo.com and we will help you share it.

Be sure to check out our extended calendar of events as well, for upcoming happenings in the area!

Have a great day and get out there and enjoy Our Tupelo!

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* We update all listings periodically as new information becomes available.