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TIME For A RESET
I sent out a message this past week wanting to know what would make podcast more interesting. With some direction from all of my friends on Facebook this episode is a reset. It covers everything from what’s going on today and hopefully my kids get to go back to school before next year!
The Rundown 3/19/2020
Good morning, Tupelo and beyond! Today is March 19th and it’s the 78th day of the year 2020. It’s Thursday and it’s time for your quote of the day.
“And when the night is cloudy,
There is still a light that shines on me,
Shine on until tomorrow, let it be.”
The Beatles
Check back each day for a new quote to help you get through the day. I chose a lyric to share today because music brings me great comfort during anxious times. As the spread of COVID-19 continues and fear grows, remember that light always overcomes darkness and sooner or later, we will overcome this pandemic, too.
Seasonal allergy sufferers, keep your antihistamines handy. It’s another medium-high day of pollen with the count dropping slightly to an 8.
Normally, this is where we would take a look at what’s happening today in your neck of the woods! However, due to guidelines from the CDC and urging from the nation’s President and our Governor, all events where 10 or more would gather are canceled. With that being said, there is just one event that is still on the books for today. We expect this to be the story for the rest of the week and likely next week as well, so we will use the Rundown as a way to keep you informed of the latest information and news regarding the coronavirus.
Today in Tupelo…
- The Hunger Coalition is offering free lunches for students at multiple locations today. The first lunch will be served at Chandler’s Temple CME Church at 11 am. The second meal can be picked up in the parking lot of the North Green Street Boys and Girls Club at 11:30 am. Another lunch will be given out at 12 pm at Tupelo Trace Apartments. The last meal will be given out at 12:30 pm at the Haven Acres Boys and Girls Club.
- Several housing complexes are being served meals through the Hunger Coalition and local churches. Contact Jason Martin for more information: jason@unitedwaynems.org or 662-432-1894. Check out the list below.
- Hilldale Apartments – Calvary Baptist ChurchKirkwood Apartments – The Orchard
- Tupelo Housing N. Green – St. James Catholic Church, Hope Church, and Green Street Church of Christ
- Tupelo Housing Lawhon – Harrisburg Baptist Church
- Haven Acres – Hope Church
- Verona – Chandler’s Temple CME, Harrisburg Baptist Church
- Richey Apartments Mooreville – Auburn Baptist
- The Salvation Army will be providing grab n go lunches until further notice. All social services are expected to continue as usual.
- The St. Luke Food Pantry, located at 2653 S. Eason Blvd. will be open on Thursday, March 19th.
- Clients should not arrive before 7:30 a.m.
- We will stop accepting clients at 12:00 p.m.
- Clients stay in their vehicles. Keep windows rolled up.
- Have vehicle prepared to place food in the trunk or rear of the vehicle
- Have your photo ID ready to show
- Future distribution days are unknown and could be halted because of COVID-19
- This service is open to residents of Lee County
- Jimmy John’s and Renasant Bank are asking for $4 donations to help provide sandwich lunches to feed area children. You can drop your donation off at the Jimmy John’s location on South Gloster.
- Dollar General is reserving its first hour of business each day for seniors and people at a higher risk of serious complications from coronavirus. Most Dollar General locations open at 8 am, but some open an hour earlier at 7 am. Check with your closest DG to confirm their opening hour.
Other Happenings Near Tupelo Today
- First Baptist Church of New Albany is continuing to provide meals for students and others in need. You can contact them at (662) 534-5812 for more information.
- Lee County Meals on Wheels will continue delivery services.
- First Baptist Church of Shannon will be giving out blessing bags to any school-aged child in need from 9 am – 12 pm today in front of Shannon High School.
- Sherman Church of Christ will be giving free breakfast and lunches to students today until Friday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
- Alcorn School District will be providing pickup meals for students in need from 9 am – 11 am outside each school’s cafeteria. If the meals cannot be picked up, contact your school’s office and delivery arrangements will be made.
- All area Food Giant locations will dedicate their first hour of business to seniors and those at a higher risk for serious complications from COVID-19. Most locations open at 7 am, however, some open at 6 am. Contact your local Food Giant to confirm their location’s opening times.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT IN TUPELO
Chance Stanley and Chance Moore are scheduled to perform live at Steele’s Dive tonight from 7 pm to 10 pm.
We’re here to keep YOU in the know, and we don’t want to miss a thing!
You can notify us about a missing listing or an upcoming event you want us to know about by:
- Tagging our Facebook page on a post
- Marking us as a co-host on your Facebook event
- Sending a direct message on our Facebook page
- Or by shooting us an email at submit@ourtupelo.com
For a more in-depth look at what’s coming up in our area, check out our extended calendar of events!
That’s a wrap for today, y’all! Have a fantastic day!
The Rundown 3/18/2020
Good morning, Tupelo and beyond! Today is March 18th and it’s the 77th day of the year 2020. It’s Wednesday and here’s your #WednesdayWisdom quote of the day.
“May “Feed your faith and your fears will starve to death.”
— Unknown
Check back each day for a new quote to help get you through your day. Now, onto other news and happenings. As we all know, we are in a strange time for everyone around the world, not just America. But as America shutters the doors of schools, churches, certain government facilities, and even restaurants and retail stores in some parts of the country, we are still doing what Americans do best–coming together in a time of a need. Which is a pretty amazing thing considering the #1 thing we’re supposed to do is distance ourselves from one another. The young and healthy are banding together to serve the sick and elderly so they don’t have to go out in public and risk exposure. Our medical workers and first responders are carrying on business as usual, working the front lines as they always do. Be sure to thank the next doctor, NP, nurse, EMT, police officer, firefighter, respiratory therapists, and all health and first response professionals who are putting their own wellness on the line while working to keep everyone safe and healthy. Likewise, be kind to your grocery, retail, and restaurant employees who are also working to keep us fed, clothed, and sanitized during this time. Let’s continue to show comradery to one another and brighten each other’s day, even at a distance.
Seasonal allergy sufferers, get ready for another sneezy day. The pollen count climbs us to a medium-high of 9.1 so take your precautions if you plan to work outside in the garden today.
Normally, this is where we would take a look at what’s happening today in your neck of the woods! However, due to guidelines from the CDC and urging from the nation’s President and our Governor, all events where 10 or more would gather are canceled. With that being said, there is just one event that is still on the books for today. We expect this to be the story for the rest of the week and likely next week as well, so we will use the Rundown as a way to keep you informed of the latest information and news regarding the coronavirus.
Today in Tupelo…
- The Hunger Coalition is offering free lunches for students at two different times and locations today. The first lunch will be served in the parking lot of the North Green Street Boys and Girls Club at 11:30 am. The second meal will be given out at 12:30 pm at the Haven Acres Boys and Girls Club.
- Several housing complexes are being served meals through the Hunger Coalition and local churches. Contact Jason Martin for more information: jason@unitedwaynems.org or 662-432-1894. Check out the list below.
- Hilldale Apartments – Calvary Baptist ChurchKirkwood Apartments – The Orchard
- Tupelo Housing N. Green – St. James Catholic Church, Hope Church, and Green Street Church of Christ
- Tupelo Housing Lawhon – Harrisburg Baptist Church
- Haven Acres – Hope Church
- Verona – Chandler’s Temple CME, Harrisburg Baptist Church
- Richey Apartments Mooreville – Auburn Baptist
- The Salvation Army will be providing grab n go lunches until further notice. All social services are expected to continue as usual.
Other Happenings Near Tupelo Today
- First Baptist Church of New Albany is serving 500 sack lunches for any student at any elementary, middle, or high school in New Albany. These free lunches will be given out between 11 am and 1 pm at the Union County Courthouse or FBC’s Family Life Center.
- Lee County Meals on Wheels will continue delivery services.
- Ellistown Baptist Church will provide meals for East Union Students from 8 pm – 5 pm.
- Sherman Church of Christ will be giving free breakfast and lunches to students today until Friday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
- First Baptist Church of Ripley will continue their pickup lunches for students between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm. Families who need lunches for the rest of the week can come back between 5 pm and 7 pm to pick them up.
- Alcorn School District will be providing pickup meals for students in need from 9 am – 11 am outside each school’s cafeteria. If the meals cannot be picked up, contact your school’s office and delivery arrangements will be made.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT IN TUPELO
Cody Weaver is scheduled to perform live at Steele’s Dive tonight from 7 pm to 10 pm.
We’re here to keep YOU in the know, and we don’t want to miss a thing!
You can notify us about a missing listing or an upcoming event you want us to know about by:
- Tagging our Facebook page on a post
- Marking us as a co-host on your Facebook event
- Sending a direct message on our Facebook page
- Or by shooting us an email at submit@ourtupelo.com
For a more in-depth look at what’s coming up in our area, check out our extended calendar of events!
That’s a wrap for today, y’all! Have a fantastic day!
The Rundown 3/17/2020
Good morning, Tupelo and beyond! Today is March 17th and it’s the 76th day of the year 2020. It’s also St. Patrick’s Day so make sure you’re wearing your green today, although most of us will only be wearing it to the living room! And just because you’re spending St. Paddy’s Day at home doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate. We found this awesome list of St. Paddy’s Day things you can do with the entire family to celebrate the day in…you guessed it, your living room. Now, onto our quote of the day.
“May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow. And may trouble avoid you wherever you go.”
–Irish Blessing
Check back each day for a new quote to help get you through your day. Now, onto other news and happenings. As we all know, we are in a strange time for everyone around the world, not just America. But as America shutters the doors of schools, churches, certain government facilities, and even restaurants and retail stores in some parts of the country, we are still doing what Americans do best–coming together in a time of a need. Which is a pretty amazing thing considering the #1 thing we’re supposed to do is distance ourselves from one another. But the young and healthy are banding together to serve the sick and elderly so they don’t have to go out in public and risk exposure. Our medical workers and first responders are carrying on business as usual, working the front lines as they always do. Be sure to thank the next doctor, NP, nurse, EMT, police officer, firefighter, respiratory therapists, and all health and first response professionals who are putting their own wellness on the line while working to keep everyone safe and healthy. Likewise, be kind to your grocery, retail, and restaurant employees who are also working to keep us fed, clothed, and sanitized during this time. Let’s continue to show comradery to one another and brighten each other’s day, even at a distance.
Seasonal allergy sufferers, get ready for another sneezy day. The pollen count drops slightly to a medium-high of 8.2 so take your precautions if you plan to work outside in the garden today.
Normally, this is where we would take a look at what’s happening today in your neck of the woods! However, due to guidelines from the CDC and urging from the nation’s President and our Governor, all events where 10 or more would gather are canceled. With that being said, there are no events that are still on the books for today. We expect this to be the story for the rest of the week and likely next week as well, so we will use the Rundown as a way to keep you informed of the latest information and news regarding the coronavirus.
Today in Tupelo…
- The Hunger Coalition is offering free lunches for students at two different times and locations today. The first lunch will be served in the parking lot of the North Green Street Boys and Girls Club at 11:30 am. The second meal will be given out at 12:30 pm at the Haven Acres Boys and Girls Club.
- Several housing complexes are being served meals through the Hunger Coalition and local churches. Contact Jason Martin for more information: jason@unitedwaynems.org or 662-432-1894. Check out the list below.
- Hilldale Apartments – Calvary Baptist ChurchKirkwood Apartments – The Orchard
- Tupelo Housing N. Green – St. James Catholic Church, Hope Church, and Green Street Church of Christ
- Tupelo Housing Lawhon – Harrisburg Baptist Church
- Haven Acres – Hope Church
- Verona – Chandler’s Temple CME, Harrisburg Baptist Church
- Richey Apartments Mooreville – Auburn Baptist
- The Salvation Army will be providing grab n go lunches until further notice. All social services are expected to continue as usual.
Other Happenings Near Tupelo Today
- First Baptist Church of New Albany is serving 500 sack lunches for any student at any elementary, middle, or high school in New Albany. These free lunches will be given out between 11 am and 1 pm at the Union County Courthouse or FBC’s Family Life Center.
- Lee County Meals on Wheels will continue delivery services.
- Ellistown Baptist Church will provide meals for East Union Students from 8 pm – 5 pm.
- Sherman Church of Christ will be giving free breakfast and lunches to students today until Friday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
- First Baptist Church of Ripley will continue their pickup lunches for students between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm. Families who need lunches for the rest of the week can come back between 5 pm and 7 pm to pick them up.
- Alcorn School District will be providing pickup meals for students in need from 9 am – 11 am outside each school’s cafeteria. If the meals cannot be picked up, contact your school’s office and delivery arrangements will be made.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT IN TUPELO
At press time, Karly Clayton is still scheduled to perform live at Steele’s Dive at 7 pm. If you’ve got cabin fever, this is your chance to get out for a bit and enjoy some live, local tunes!
We’re here to keep YOU in the know, and we don’t want to miss a thing!
You can notify us about a missing listing or an upcoming event you want us to know about by:
- Tagging our Facebook page on a post
- Marking us as a co-host on your Facebook event
- Sending a direct message on our Facebook page
- Or by shooting us an email at submit@ourtupelo.com
For a more in-depth look at what’s coming up in our area, check out our extended calendar of events!
That’s a wrap for today, y’all! Have a fantastic Monday!
Gut Punched
Topher is a fictional character in this story that is laced with Easter eggs of a true experience that really happened. Sometimes you feel it’s best that you’d never gotten out of bed – sometimes you should go with your gut!
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The Rundown 3/16/2020
Good morning, Tupelo and beyond! Today is March 16th and it’s the 75th day of the year 2020. It’s also Monday, which means it’s time for our #MondayMotivation quote of the day. If you’ve noticed, this month’s quotes were all spoken by women because March is Women’s History Month! We’ll continue sharing life-affirming, motivational, and sometimes just plain thoughtful quotes by powerful females all month long. Here’s today’s quote by the extraordinary Margaret Thatcher.
“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.”
– Margaret Thatcher
Check back each day for a new quote to help get you through your day. Now, onto other news and happenings. After the weirdest weekend in recent history in which normally well-stocked stores were devoid of their most basic items and every event from the Monster Truck show at the BCS Arena on Saturday to church on Sunday, the latter being a particularly tall order in the South, I think everyone is a little more thankful for today than most Mondays. Times like these are a reminder of how precious everyday life is, even those mundane Mondays when all we do is go to work and school.
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, an itchy throat that leads to cough will catch you quite a few sideways glances at the grocery store these days and with today’s pollen count at a medium-high of 9.2, taking your seasonal allergy medicine is especially important today and every day this week, as the count is predicted to climb even higher as the week carries on.
Let’s take a look at what’s happening today in your neck of the woods! Please keep in mind the CDC, MDHS, and WHO’s recommendations and guidelines regarding public events. Many, many regularly scheduled events have been canceled or postponed for the foreseeable future. The few events we have listed have not been canceled at the time of the publication of today’s Rundown. We will do our best to keep you updated on any further cancellations and, of course, new dates for postponed events.
Today in Tupelo…
- Grab your yoga gear and come to Tupelo-Lee Humane Society today at 6 pm for Kitten Yoga!
- Healthy Kids Running Series for children ages 2-14 years is this evening from 6 pm – 7 pm.
Other Happenings Near Tupelo Today
- Head down to Columbus for a Spring Pop-up Shop at Vault Nutrition featuring Reckless Love Boutique, Blair Woz Designs, and LimeLife representative Reagan Campbell. The fun starts a 5 pm and keeps going until 8 pm.
- USA Dance Northeast MS Chapter #6125 in New Albany will be hosting their regularly scheduled intermediate waltz class from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm tonight followed by their FREE newcomer waltz class at 7:30 pm. Intermediate class cost is $5 for USA Dance members, $8 for nonmembers HAND SANITIZER WILL BE PROVIDED.
- A Parent Interest Meeting for Ivy Greene Academy is still on for tonight at the Pontotoc County Library beginning at 6:30 pm.
- Northeast Union Fire Department’s $500 Giveaway Fundraiser takes place at 7:30 pm. You can purchase a chance at $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT IN TUPELO
Sadly, there are no known shows, karaoke, or open mic nights scheduled for tonight. It’s a great time to cook dinner or order deliver, catch up on your favorite show, have a family movie or game night at home, or perhaps finally start that book you bought in January with your Barnes and Noble Christmas gift card!
We’re here to keep YOU in the know, and we don’t want to miss a thing!
You can notify us about a missing listing or an upcoming event you want us to know about by:
- Tagging our Facebook page on a post
- Marking us as a co-host on your Facebook event
- Sending a direct message on our Facebook page
- Or by shooting us an email at submit@ourtupelo.com
For a more in-depth look at what’s coming up in our area, check out our extended calendar of events!
That’s a wrap for today, y’all! Have a fantastic Monday!
We Won the House-Hunting Hurdle with Keith Henley
When we moved back to Itawamba County, we searched endlessly for a new home. We scanned the newspapers, Internet, and followed every sign we saw that had the words, “For Sale by Owner” written upon it. It was a daunting task and I dare say that neither of the Two Old Crows found much pleasure in their house hunting adventure. In fact, we found it frustrating and disheartening.
I will confess that once we decided to go the agent route, we went through a quite a few realtors. I know that is not how you are supposed to do it, but I just never felt comfortable with some of the ones we had spoken with. The homes they showed us were either way above our price limit, or in locations that were unthinkable.
I vividly remember the first young realtor we called. From the get-go, I had issues with him. For one, he was not very enthusiastic about showing us homes. Next, I specifically told him I wanted to be in the city and he took us to one home so far out in the county, I questioned whether or not we would ever see the city lights of Tupelo again. (I could have sworn I saw Jimmy Hoffa and Elvis trudging along in one of the cornfields that surrounded the place.) Finally, he took us to an overgrown home (at least it was in the city) that had more problems than Common Core. I remember him saying, “This is a nice house. It just needs a little TLC.” I wondered if TLC, in his vocabulary, meant The Loan Company. In order to correct all of the ills in this house, we would have had to beg the bank to extend our loan by literally tens of thousands of dollars. We loved the floor plan of the house, but like I said, there were a lot of things wrong with it. I asked him if he thought the seller would repair a number of the wrongs, and his reply was, “I seriously doubt it.” He never offered to ask the owner and acted as though he would not have if we had asked him to. No. This young man was NOT the realtor I needed or wanted. And you know what? He never followed up with us, which confirmed he was not our guy.
I prayed. I prayed a lot. I prayed that God would put us where we needed to be. I prayed for guidance. I prayed for a realtor that was truly interested in helping us. Weeks went by and we continued to scour the Internet hoping to find the perfect home on our own, but every street we turned down was disastrous. So, I prayed some more. I prayed God would again, put us where He wanted us to be, and I continued to pray for a realtor who was truly interested in helping us.
Soon after, we crossed paths with another agent. This young lady could have replaced the Sham-Wow guy. You remember him, don’t you? He was the overly energetic fellow on the infomercials. When she showed us houses, I felt like I was back at Hooks High School in the Pep Squad. Her enthusiasm in finding and showing us homes was dynamic. I just knew she was the one and she would find a perfect nesting spot for the Two Old Crows.
However, sometimes too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Over the coming days and weeks, we whipped through homes like a Texas tornado. I would point out issues with each home and she would reply, “Oh, come on! Where’s your sense of adventure? Think of it as a fixer-upper! That hole in the ceiling would make a great sky light! That crack in the foundation? All of the houses in Mississippi have those. It’s no big deal.” It was a big deal, though. Some of the cracks in the foundation were so big, it reminded me of what Moses might have seen as he watched the Red Sea part!
I was so exhausted and confused by the end of the day, I did not care if we found a home or not. And so, that Saturday night I dragged myself to my bed, and with tears running down my cheeks, I prayed.
On the following Monday morning, I found myself once again surfing the Web attempting to find a suitable home. As I clicked through the mass of online pictures, I was drawn to this cute little house sitting high upon a hill. I read the specs on it and then I called the listing agent. His name was Keith Henley. The moment he answered the phone, I knew my prayers had been answered. He was pleasant, well-mannered, kind, and willing to meet me at the house within the hour.
When I arrived at the house, Keith was already there. I was met with a broad smile and firm handshake. I knew immediately he was our guy. Though this particular house was not the one I had hoped it would be, he left with a mental and written list (and it was a LONG list) of things we did and did not want in a home.
When I pulled out of the driveway, I called my husband and screamed (literally), “I found the one! I found our guy!” He was skeptical at first because I am not your average house buyer; I am picky to a fault. He knew this young man was in for a ride, but little did either of us realize, this agent was saddled up and ready. He was not pushy. He was positive he could and would find the home we wanted. He listened. He cared. He was a diligent worker. He was our last and life-long realtor.
For the next month, he searched, he showed, and he narrowed his list. We saw a multitude of homes in the Tupelo area, that were, in some way, what we were hoping to find. By this time, he knew me well. I remember walking into one beautiful home and instantly smelling CAT. Oh, I hate that smell (plus I am allergic to them). All I had to do was give him ‘that look’ and we were zipping out the door and to another location.
The other Old Crow suggested we go back to one of the homes the first realtor had showed us. I reluctantly agreed. This was the place the realtor assured us the owner would not make any repairs; the overgrown one. This was the home with the four-foot-high lawn, with leak marks covering the ceiling in almost every room, and with BB gun holes in the windows. There was so much wrong with this house and I knew we did not have the resources to repair them all and live comfortably. But, being a trooper, (he had to drag me there) I made a second trek to the Herman Munster House.
Once we were inside, I looked at Keith and said, “The other realtor said the seller would not fix the windows, the ceiling, the roof; probably nothing at all.”
“Well, make a list and I will ask him,” Keith said smiling.
With those words, a whole new world sprang forth. I walked through the house making a rather extensive list and envisioning what this old house might look like if it were in tip-top shape. I loved the floor plan and the location and the other Old Crow loved the price. Keith took my lengthy list back to his office and the games began. After weeks of working with the seller, he agreed to fix the majority of issues we were concerned about. After a few more weeks and multiple trips to and from the property, we signed a contract. Keith took these Two Old Crows by their wings and the process, though tedious, was as pleasant as the purchasing of a home could be. Within a few weeks of moving in, the Munster House became what we now lovingly call Ashley Cottage.
We have lived in our home for the past six years. I can honestly say that we made the absolute right choice in homes and in realtors. Our neighborhood is small. The neighbors are nice. It’s quiet. The grandchildren love it, and so do we.
Some would say that we just got lucky in finding both Keith and Ashley Cottage. Maybe luck did play into it, but I firmly believe these Two Old Crows were divinely led to Keith Henley, and for that I am grateful.
Prayer WORKED, and so did Keith!
During the entire buying/selling ordeal, he never failed to have a smile on his face, he always answered my calls and texts (and there was an abundance of those), he would always assure me that everything would be fine, and he worked non-stop FOR and WITH us.
He was, and will always will be Our Guy.
If you are looking to buy or sell your home or property, give Keith a call. He’s YOUR guy!
Shoes and Shovels
Friends, you know how some people go looking for trouble? Well I’ve never had to go far! I could always just find one of my brothers and trouble would show up pretty quick!
The other day, I went down to Turner Hollow to check on John Barry. I found him outside already, sitting on the porch. We decided to sit there for a bit.
We were just enjoying the sun, when out of the blue he says, “I need me a woman! Sure would like to find one that wears them high heeled shoes!”
What?
“You know them long pointed shoes like them women wear on the TV? I looked ’em up on the computer they call em STILETTOS! You have to be careful on the computer; it shows more than their shoes! But they make them shoes with like a nine inch heel! Yep, I need me a woman that wears them shoes!”
Now that was a lot more than I needed to know, or even wanted to know. But I had to say something, so I just said, “Yes I guess you do! Sure would be nice to have someone to cook for you! And clean up after you!”
He said, “What are you talking bout?”
I said, “You just said you needed a woman; I was just going along with you. You started it!”
He said, “Naw, I was just out there working in the garden, getting ready to plant. That ground is hard; can’t hardly poke a hole in it! So I got to thinking, if I had me a women that wears them high heeled shoes, she could just walk down that row, real straight, and I could just drop the seed…”
And life goes on, on Thompson Hill.
Despite Coronavirus Threat, Barnes Crossing Potholes Will Remain Open
TUPELO– Despite precautionary measures being taken on a local level to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, including prolonging Spring Break for schools and event cancellations, the potholes at the Mall at Barnes Crossing will remain open.
“There’s no need to close now,” says one pothole. “They don’t sell toilet paper at the Mall, so traffic on Mall Circle is lighter than usual. It’s all at Walmart and Kroger. We potholes have been wide open for years, so why would we shut down when there are fewer cars?”
Some Tupelo residents think it’s the perfect time to fill in the potholes.
“With so many people in self-quarantine, they should take advantage and fill in the potholes,” says Julie Belsom of Saltillo.
Dozens of areas on the 1.2 mile loop around the Mall at Barnes Crossing were filled last year, but the potholes were gaping once again within months.
“Asphalt‘s our only natural enemy,” says another pothole. “They filled us last last year, but did that stop us? No, sir. If asphalt couldn’t stop us, then a little Covid-19 won’t stop us either.”
Most mall patrons are have never been fans of the potholes and are upset at their refusal to heed the warnings of health officials.
“They need to think of others,” says Margaret Shomaker. “It tears up my car to drive over them.”
The potholes have an alternative solution.
“For starters, people could drive over us more slowly. I don’t know, maybe it’s less about the holes and more about how fast they want to get to Great American Cookie. Also, if people are really worried about it then they could avoid us altogether and shop locally. Local businesses are the ones who will take the biggest hit from the self-quarantines, so maybe try going to one of them.
The Rundown 3/14/2020
Good morning, Tupelo and beyond! Today is Saturday, March 14th which makes it Pi Day! What better way to spend a Saturday at home than to bake a pie or two or three? And if you’re not the pie-making type, we’ve still got a few happenings in and around Tupelo today that haven’t been canceled due to Coronavirus.
“Love is like pi – natural, irrational, and very important.”
Lisa Hoffman
Check back each day for a new quote to help get you through your day. Now, onto other news and happenings.
We’re just 5 short days away from the first day of spring! After enjoying a brief dip to a low of 1.2 yesterday, the pollen count rises back to a medium-high of 7.5 which makes it a better day for allergy sufferers to spend the day catching up on their favorite shows than to work in the garden.
Let’s take a look at what’s happening today in your neck of the woods! (Please keep in mind that these events are subject to cancellation and we will keep you updated as that information is made available.)
Today in Tupelo…
An enhanced carry course is happening at Trigger Time Shooting Center from 7:30 am – 4:30 pm.
A pop-up meet and greet with the Lee County Master Gardeners begins at 9 am at the Walmart on West Main Street.
Linkfest at The Link Centre will continue its FREE, family-friendly daytime events from 11 am until 4 pm today. Tonight’s show with JD Souther and opener Shannon McAnally has been rescheduled for August 15.
Tupelo Disc Golf’s Monthly Masters Mini #3 is happening today at Ballard Park from 9:00 am – 10:30 am.
Tupelo Outreach training takes place today at Hope Church on McCullough Blvd from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Click here for details.
Tupelo Flea Market and Gun & Knife Show continue today from 9 am – 7 pm.
Reading with a Ranger is today at 10:00 am at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor’s Center featuring the book Spring after Spring.
The Grand Opening of True Gamer’s Lounge is today starting at 10:00 am. The first FIVE people get in free and the Lounge has a host of other awesome deals and prizes any gamer would love.
Storytime at Barnes and Noble for children ages 0-6 begins at 11:00 am today.
Health is Wealth, a division of Wear it Well, is hosting a Managing Multiple Myeloma lunch and learn event from 11 am until 1 pm today at the Charles and Ruth Morris Home. This is a FREE event for anyone diagnosed with myeloma.
Other Happenings Near Tupelo Today
IDPA is today beginning at 9:00 am at Ridge Crossing Shooting Club in Guntown, MS. Non-IDPA members welcome for limited number of matches. Get more info here.
A Fun Day at Holly Springs Motorsports is planned for 10 am – 3 pm. Race, car show and more fun for the whole family!
Graceful Seams will begin their Grand Re-Opening and Victory Party at 10 am today in Pontotoc. In addition to the re-opening, the day also celebrates Melissa’s victory over cancer, so come out and join them for this special day.
Revelations Outdoors in Smithville is hosting their Anniversary Sale tomorrow from 11 am until 9 pm.
An LGBTQ+ and Straight Allies Gathering is happening from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Soulflower Healing Arts Studio in Starkville.
Paint and Sip with KJ’s Kocktails is today starting at 10:00 am at the Arbors of Amory. Time slots are from 10 am – 2 pm, 4 pm – 6 pm, and 8 pm -10 pm (sold out) Limited seating available by presale tickets. Find out if tickets are still available here.
Pontotoc Community Theater presents #Romeo beginning with their matinee performance today at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm and continuing tonight from 7:00 – 8:30 pm with their primetime performance.
The Purple Ball performs tonight from 6 pm until 11:45 pm at Corinth Elks Lodge 2573 at 1521 Robertson Drive in Corinth.
Jumping the gun is live at Legends Sports Grill in Fulton beginning at 8:00 pm.
EPW Wrestling is tonight in Booneville at 1714 N. Second Street. Get ticket deals at www.epwwrestlingms.com
MOJO performs tonight at 8:30 pm at the Corinth VFW.
Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern is hosting their St. Paddy’s Day celebration tonight with the Bold O’ Donaghues taking the stage at 9:00 pm.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT IN TUPELO
It’s Karaoke Night with DJ Dayton at Ole Venice starting at 7:00 pm.
West of Shake Rag Presents:the March Mafia Show at the link Center starting at 7:30 pm. Join Tupelo’s favorite improv group for a fun night of laughs and entertainment!
Karaoke with DJ E begins at 8:00 pm at Woody’s.
The Red Mountain is live for the first time at Shade Tree Lounge along with their alter ego DAEPAE. Show starts at 8:00 pm!
John Paul Keith & the 145s are performing at the Blue Canoe tonight at 9:30 pm.
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That’s a wrap for today, y’all! Have a wonderful weekend!