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Good rainy Friday morning Tupelo. Today is Friday, October 26th, 2018. It is the 299th day of the year, and there are 66 remaining. Halloween is only 5 days away! Be sure to check out the list of going ons pinned to the top of our page to make some plans for spooky fun. Thanksgiving is in 26 days, Winter starts in 56 days, and Christmas is in 59 days. And yes, WalMart already has their Christmas trees out.

It’s Food Truck Friday Y’all!

In beautiful downtown Tupelo, at Fairpark, go see so many of our food truck friends. Brunch Box, local MOBILE, MS Edible Bliss, Gypsy Roadside Mobile, Big Bad Wolf Truck, & Fire & Smoke BBQ/Catering LLC will all be there serving up some great grub.

Jo’s Cafe is at the NMMC Walking Track and has Ribeyes as a special.

Taquería Ferrus is on Main between Computer Universe and Choice Pawn Tupelo

Today

The Oren Dunn City Museum presents Story Time with O. D. He will read a story selected to teach preschool children about history and have fun while they are at it! A short activity will follow.Contact the museum to schedule your group or family. Multiple times from which to choose. Times: 9-10 AM; 11 AM-12 PM; 1-2 PM.

Today is the DEA’s National Drug Take Back on Friday October 26, 2018 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. at the Police Department 400 North Front Street. If you have medications that are no longer using or have sat in the cabinet for months or years, go drop them off at the PD. They are accepting pills and patches only!!

Tonight

Tupelo Community Theatre presents the last weekend of The Haunted Theatre. Tickets are $15 at the door. 7:00-11:00
This weekend is Celebration Village at Tupelo Furniture Market. Tons of great goods, perfect for the holidays, and all to benefit Sanctuary Hospice.

Pappi’s Garage, located at 209 Commerce St., is hosting is final monthly cruise-in of 2018 Oct. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m., and they’re going to help families in the area by supporting Marine Toys for Tots. The goal of this cruise-in is to raise awareness and contributions for Toys for Tots while also giving back to families in the area who may not be able to afford Christmas for their children. “Many of us have grown up seeing Toys for Tots in action across Mississippi,” said Emily Davis, the marketing manager for Pappi’s Garage. “By supporting this great cause, we’re making sure that children in the area will have presents come Christmas Day.” With this cruise-in being the last one of the year, Pappi’s wants everyone to come out, support a great cause, give back to struggling families in the area, and enjoy the classic cars and hot rods from all over the north Mississippi area that will be present. “It warms my heart to see people come out and support these charities every month,” said Davis. “We can see the difference we are making in the community, and next year we plan to make the cruise-ins better than ever!” For questions or concerns, call (662) 260-4949, email info@pappisgarage.com, or visit www.pappisgarage.com.

Live Music Tonight

Roy Tyer is at Forklift from 7:00-9:00
20 Watt Tombstone is at The Thirsty Devil 8:30-12:30
Tatum Shappley is at Steele’s Dive 8:30-12:00
The Artisanals are at Blue Canoe 9:30-11:30
John West is at Stables Tupelo 9:00-12:30
Seed Tick Road is at Nautical Whimsey 6:30-8:30

And as a heads up for tomorrow, The Second Annual Hope Continues 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk One-hundred percent of the proceeds from this event will stay in the 16 counties of northeast Mississippi and will be used to provide screening and support for affected individuals. Last year, $50,000 was raised through the race, sponsors and donations. This year, the new race course will start and finish in the same location in downtown Tupelo.
Awards will be given for timed participants in the 5K only. Equal awards for female and male runners. One deep in Over-All, Masters and Grandmasters. Three deep in the following age groups: 0-9, 10-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over. I’m checking to see if I can find a map of the route, will post it if I do.

Another busy weekend in Tupelo and the surrounding area. Don’t forget to see our Haunted attractions post pinned to the top of the page. Something good is coming this way soon, so stay tuned, and have an awesome day.

Today is Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018. It is the 296th day of the year and there are 69 days remaining. Halloween is just 8 days away, with Thanksgiving being 29 days out, Winter starting in just 59 days, and Christmas is only 62 days away.

Here’s a quick quote from WTVA – The Weather Authority about this crazy wishywashy weather.

Extra cloud coverage has built into our region early this Tuesday morning. But none of this will bring any rainfall. Temperatures start out a bit warmer, mostly in the mid-40s. Then during the day, this thin cloud coverage will gradually move on out. This will leave us mostly sunny by the afternoon with afternoon highs reaching the upper 60s to lower 70s. Again, no rainfall is anticipated throughout the day.

Food Truck Locations

Brunch Box is in Ballard Park this morning
local MOBILE is at Thomas Street Apothecary behind McDonalds on W. Main
Indulge Restaurant’s Mobile Truck is at the Walking Track by NMMC
Beachum’s Food Truck and SHORT BUS Cooking are in Fulton
Goku Japanese Express is in Pontotoc

Today
Amanda Koonlaba’s Party in the Art Room has after school painting classes for registered students this evening at Link Centre. 4:00-5:00

Live Music Tonight

Billy & Zap are at Forklift 7:00-9:00
The Living Street are at Blue Canoe 7:30-9:30
Wes Sheffield is at Steele’s Dive 7:30-9:30

I know the daily updates have been thin, and we’ve had limited extra content, but that’s because the site is getting so close to being done, I’m having to dedicate a ton of time to it.
The team and I will keep you posted on other upcoming events, news happening here in the area, and I’ll be making an announcement about something special in the coming week or two.

Thanks, everyone, and have an awesome day.

Good morning Tupelo! Well, I guess we asked for colder weather…and we sure got it.

Today is Monday, October 22nd, 2018. Today is the 295th day of the year and there are 70 remaining. Halloween is only 9 days away, Thanksgiving is in 30 days, Winter begins in 60 days, and Christmas is 63 days from today.

Here’s a look at the weather from WTVA – The Weather Authority

Temperatures have plunged well into the mid and upper 30s this morning across most of our area, leading to areas of frost as you head out the door this Monday morning. A few across the south may begin in the lower 40s. Either way, we start out with clear skies. And we’ll remain clear all day long with temperatures climbing into the mid-60s. No rainfall is expected throughout the day.

Food Truck

local MOBILE is in Ballard Park
Taquería Ferrus is on W. Main
Goku Japanese Express is on Reynolds in Pontotoc
SHORT BUS Cooking is at Delaney’s in Fulton
Beachum’s Food Truck is on S. Adams in Fulton
Its a bit cold guys, so go get some warm food.

Tonight

“A Special Night with Chef Mitch McCamey.” Tapas 3-Course Meal with Pairings at the Farmhouse set for October 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in their new building located at 530 West Main Street in downtown Tupelo. Chef Mitch McCamey has a cool night planned. Mitch is the chef, owner, and creative director of Kermit’s Outlaw Kitchen. He is co-owner, chef, butcher of Neon Pig Tupelo & Neon Pig Oxford. He is co-owner, chef of King Chicken Fillin’ Station. $95 per person. To reserve your spot, visit farmhousetupelo.com then scroll down the page to book. Select this event and follow instruction to reserve your spot. Limited seating. 6:30-8:30

Live Music Tonight

Seth Brand is at Blue Canoe 7:30-9:30

Thanks guys, and have an awesome day.

Good Morning Tupelo! Today is October 15th, 2018. It’s the 288th day of the year, and there are 78 days remaining. There are 15 days until Halloween, 37 days until Thanksgiving (better get your flights booked), 66 days until winter, and 70 until Christmas.

Here’s a quick weather update from WTVA – The Weather Authority

As a frontal boundary moves through the region during the day, expect temperatures to be widely variable from place to place throughout the day. We will mostly begin with temperatures in the upper 60s to lower 70s. A few spotty showers are likely as well, mostly north of Highway 278.

As the day advances, we will see this front slowly push through the area from north to south. So areas across the north likely see temperatures fall all day long. Some across the south, where the front won’t pass until the afternoon, will warm up a bit more ahead of the front’s passage. This means high temperatures will range from the lower and mid-60s across the north, occurring early in the morning; to the lower and mid-80s across the south, occurring later in the afternoon. Rainfall totals will be very minimal, likely no more than a tenth of an inch in most locations.

Food Trucks

local MOBILE is in Ballard Park
Taquería Ferrus is on Main St beside Computer Universe
MS Edible Bliss is TBA
Big Bad Wolf Truck is at Sav-A-Lot in Pontotoc
Indulge Mobile is at Relics Antiques on Green St.
Goku Japanese Express is on Reynolds St in Pontotoc
Beachum’s Food Truck is on Adams St in Fulton
SHORT BUS Cooking is at Delaney’s Grocery in Fulton

A quick rundown of events going on right now
Lot’s of Pumpkin Patches going on around the area. See the pinned post at the top of our page for a complete list.
October’s Lawhon PTO meeting! Monday, October 15 12:00 Lawhon Elementary School

Tonight

Meet & Greet with Staci Shumpert Bevill. Come meet Staci, a candidate for Lee County Court Judge, Post 1. Fox’s Pizza Den 5:00-7:00
Taekwondo School Opening. Magnolia Martial Arts LLC will be opening their doors today 6:00 – 9:00 PM 1040 Cliff Gookin Blvd, suite D
It’s Trivia Night at The Rainey Eat. Drink. Think. WIN. Downtown New Albany each Monday at 6:30pm for Trivia Night! Bring your thinking cap and a friend or two to enjoy drink specials and the chance to win prizes.

Live Music
Dean Owens is live at the Blue Canoe 7:30-until

Am I missing an event? Do you have something coming up that you need to share? Please let me know, and I’ll get it out to the public. Thanks, and have an awesome day.

Good morning, and that’s right, it’s Food Truck Friday! It’s also Friday, October 5th, 2018. It’s the 278th day of the year and there are 87 days remaining. There are only 26 days till Halloween. Oh, and keep in mind most of the area schools are closed this coming Monday for Columbus Day.

Here’s a quick update from WTVA – The Weather Authority forecast, and yes, it’s more heat.

High pressure across the southeast has been persistent the last few days. And as we head into the weekend, it remains in place. But perhaps it weakens a bit, giving us a few isolated afternoon storms by Sunday. Today, we begin with mostly clear skies and temperatures near 70. A few patches of fog will also be possible. Throughout the day, we’ll stay dry with abundant sunshine. Highs reach into the lower 90s again with heat index values into the mid-90s.

Food Truck Friday Update

Did you know we have more food trucks than any other Tupelo in the US? Did you know there are 3 other Tupelos? One in AL, OK, and AR.

local MOBILE & Brunch Box & MS Edible Bliss & Indulge Mobile & Gypsy Roadside Mobile & Big Bad Wolf Truck & ShannAgainS Fashion Truck
If you are in the Itawamba County area, you’ve got options.
Jo’s Cafe is set up on Highway 25 N at Trash & Treasures (between Amory & Smithville)
Beachum’s Food Truck is on S. Adams St in Fulton
SHORT BUS Cooking is beside Delaney’s Grocery in Fulton
In Pontotoc, check out Goku Japanese Express on Reynold’s St

Hey, am I missing any Food Trucks? Any in New Albany or any area near here? Please let me know!

Tonight

Indulge Mobile is at Queen’s Reward Meadery pairing great drinks with great food. 5:00-8:00

Link Centre and Glenn Payne are presenting an Actors Mologue Competition Not only will you get to witness some outstanding performances you’ll also be a judge for the evening! The audience votes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. 1st place will receive a cash prize. 7:30-9:15

Live Music Tonight:

The Bonfire Orchestra is at Romie’s Grocery 8:30-11:30
Eric Stogner and Tim Floyd are at Sydnei’s in Pontotoc 7:30
Brandon Taylor is at The Thirsty Devil 9:00-1:00
Rodney Rogers is at Forklift 7:00-9:00
Brad Foutch is at Stables Tupelo 9:00-12:30
Eli Cook is at Blue Canoe 9:30-11:30

Thanks guys, and have an awesome day!

Good Saturday Morning North MS! Don’t you just flippin’ LOVE this wonderful weather?

Today is Saturday, October 13, 2018. It is the 286th day of the year and there are 79 days remaining in the year. That means there are 17 days until Halloween,39 days until Thanksgiving 69 days until Winter, and 72 days until Christmas. Where did the year go?

Hey, since there is so much going on today, here’s a quick look at the weather, according to WTVA – The Weather Authority

The increased clouds overnight Friday made for milder conditions as Saturday morning started. Temperatures declined in the middle 50s for a few locations, but many remained in the upper 50s and lower 60s for many. This was an increase of 10 to 15 degrees across the majority of our area.

Saturday, the clouds are expected to remain intact in some capacity throughout the morning and into the afternoon, with a few occasional breakages allowing for sunshine to reach the surface. We will still climb into the lower to upper 70s and actually remain a little cooler than we might otherwise be with exclusively sunny conditions. Despite the increased cloud coverage, we will stay dry most of the day, with only a slight chance of an isolated shower or two in the hours following sunset.

Food Trucks

Brunch Box is at the Women’s Hospital until 3:00 & at The Black Sheep Revival tonight from 5:00-Midnight
Gypsy Roadside Mobile is NMMC, Women’s Hospital (10:00am-3:00pm) (NICU Reunion) Queen’s Reward Meadery, McCullough Blvd (5:00pm-8:00pm) (Mead, Music, & Mutts)
Taquería Ferrus is between Computer Universe and Choice Pawn Tupelo till 9:00 tonight
Big Bad Wolf Truck is at the Boddock Festival in Pontotoc

What’s Happening Now

Oren Dunn City Museum is the site of the 2018 Dogtrot Heritage Festival. The festival will host bluegrass music, so many children’s activities, late 1800s demonstrations. Burgers or hot dog are there to be had. Here’s a look at the schedule.
10:00-10:30 DJ-Allen Sudduth
11:00-11:45 The Grass Skirts
11:45-12:00 Pumpkin Decorating Winners Announced
12:00-12:45 Monday Night Pickers
12:45-1:15 Meet the 45th Infantry MS Volunteers, the 15th Infantry NMAA & the North MS Atlatl Association
1:15-2:00 The Grass Skirts
2:00-2:30 Pumpkin Chunkin Contests
2:30-3:15 Monday Night Pickers
3:15-4:00 PM DJ-Allen Sudduth

On a beautiful day, why not go outside and see some beautiful art and enjoy a historic neighborhood in Downtown Tupelo? The Robins St Art Stroll is a celebration of the arts presented by the Downtown Historic Neighborhood of Tupelo. All proceeds from this event benefit the programs of the Link Centre. Happening up and down Robin St all day today (10:00-4:00) this is a great way to spend a bit of time.

Nettleton’s 5th Annual Town Creek Festival is happening today on Main St in Nettleton. Featuring a Car, Truck and Tractor Show, Craft Vendors, Food Vendors, Petting Zoo, Mechanical Bull, Face Painting, and Inflatables. This is an all day event, so come on out and have some fun.

Fan of “The Walking Dead?” Come Celebrate 15 years of the walking dead here at The Underground Comics & Collectibles in Baldwyn. All kinds of cool items will be here including 15th anniversary reissues of famous key issues. 20% off anyone that shows up in character. 10:00-4:00

Tonight

The Black Sheep Revival is back this year on Saturday October 13, 2018. The Hall at Rogues and Rebels will open doors at 7pm for game sign up. All the old favs are back! Sheepette Arm Wrestling, Team Beer Chugging and Hungry Hippo. Prizes that night include Tattoo gift certificates, T-shirt’s, Prize Packs from local businesses as well as Ironclad and Hellbomb Photography. We appreciate the opportunity to throw this party every year and hope to see you there! Did we mention this is a FREE PARTY!?

Tupelo’s very own improv comedy troupe West of Shake Rag presents “The Annual Halloween Show!” In the great tradition of Whose Line Is It Anyway? Thank God You’re Here, or NPR’s Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!, each show is uniquely different but sure to make you laugh! You can count on audience participation, and know that the popcorn is free. Family-friendly. $5 admission. Drinks sold. Wear a Costume for the Costume Contest and have a great time!

Tupelo Community Theatre is having their annual Haunted Theatre. Is the theatre haunted? Come have a tour and judge for yourself. $15 at the door. 7:00-10:00

Live Music

Trio Support is ath The Thirsty Devil 8:30-12:30
Vinnie C is at Stables Tupelo 9:00-12:30
Wolves Of Chernobyl are at Blue Canoe 9:30-12:30
Bikini Frankenstein is at Steele’s Dive 9:30-12:45
DJ Reunion Show At Woody’s Tupelo With DJ-Eric Ryan & DJ-Mike Barnes And DJ-Jammin Jay Carpenter Saturday Night from 8:00 till 1:00 Am.

Guys, that’s what I can find for today. I’ll keep you posted on anything else I can find. In the mean time, if you know of something, post it below.

Thank you, and have an awesome day!

Good morning Tupelo, and how ‘bout that weather? Best night of sleep I’ve had in months thanks to the cool temps. Today is Friday, October the 12, 2018. It’s the 285th day of the year and there are 80 days left. Only 19 days till halloween, so keep an eye out later today (likely tonight) for a list of haunted housed, trunk-or-treats, and other great events.

Here’s a look at the weather from WTVA – The Weather Authority:
Grab a light jacket if you are not a fan of cool crisp Fall air. This morning we have temperatures starting in the middle and upper 40s with just a few spots hanging into the lower 50s. Skies remain sunny through this morning but clouds will overspread the sky by this evening.

It’s Food Truck Friday!!!

Come on down to FairPark if you are looking to find some great mobile cooking. Today you will see local MOBILE, Brunch Box, Indulge Mobile, MS Edible Bliss, Gypsy Roadside Mobile, Fire & Smoke BBQ/Catering LLC, and a chance to do some boutique shopping in the ShannAgainS fashion truck!

If you are on the west side of town, hit up Taquería Ferrus, between Computer Universe and & Choice Pawn Tupelo.
Jo’s Cafe is out by the NMMC Wellness Center (they are across from the walking track.
If you are in Fulton today, check out Beachum’s Food Truck on S. Adams St. or SHORT BUS Cooking by Delaney’s.
Looking for food in Pontotoc? Tupelo’s own Big Bad Wolf Truck is at the 2018 Bodock Festival along with quite a few other amazing vendors.

YES!!! My Favorite Festival of the Year!

Like I said, today is Tupelo Chili Festival day, one of my favorite events of the year. $10 gets you through the gates and give you the chance to try and vote on all the awesome local businesses and individual groups making this favorite cool weather comfort food. There will also be a chili lunch special prepared by Jim Beane from BBQ-by-Jim. It’s all happening in Downtown Tupelo between Main & Troy on S. Broadway St. I’ll see you there!
On top of the chili fest, we’ve got a few other great things going on today.

Over at the Oren Dunn City Museum , the Dogtrot Heritage Festival is kicking off. Travel back in time to 1870 when Tupelo incorporated. Friday and Saturday, demonstrators will portray everyday life during Pioneer times. Friday is open to schools, groups, etc. Saturday’s list of activities include live Bluegrass music from the front porch of the Dogtrot House, Pumpkin decorating contest, Pumpkin Chunkin’ Contest, Scarecrow Exhibit, crafts and multiple activities for the kids! $5 wristbands for unlimited play on train rides and bounce houses. Contact the museum to schedule for Friday’s demonstrations. Friday: 9 AM-3 PM; Saturday: 10 AM-4 PM. Friday-$3 per student; Saturday-Free Admission

Over in Pontotoc, the Bodock Festival is happening this weekend, an all day Friday and Saturday event featuring great food, shopping, crafts, and some pretty amazing games. Not to mention the entertainment happening in the evenings. I’ll have a full line up in the Live Music section below.

It’s also Tupelo Flea Market weekend, so tonight starting at 5:00, all day tomorrow and Sunday, you can head over to the Tupelo Furniture Market for a huge variety of shopping. Don’t forget your strollers.

Haunted Hill, Tupelo Haunted Castle, Derailed Haunted House, Haunted Slaughter Plant, & Tupelo Community Theatre’s Haunted Theatre are all open tonight and ready to scare you.

Live Music

In Tupelo
Blue Mother Tupelo is at the Blue Canoe 9:30-12:00
Stars Never Sleep is at the Stables Tupelo 9:00-12:30
Jason Childers is at Steele’s Dive 8:30-12:00
The Bill Fauch Trio is at The Thirsty Devil 8:30-12:30
Bill, Melvin & Cheri are at Forklift 7:00-9:00
Midnight Louise will be performing at Queen’s Reward Meadery from 6-9 and Gypsy Roadside Mobile will be set up serving dinner.
Seed Tick Road is at Romie’s Grocery 8:30-11:30
In Pontotoc at the Bodock Festival
Mitzi Below will kickoff with National Anthem @ 6:00 PM
Rust Bucket Roadies play from 6:00-7 :00
Legends of the Blues with Special Guest Jack Curtis from 7:00-8:00
Paul Rainey Band from 8:00-9:00

That’s what I’ve got so far, I’ll add anything I see as I find it, and if I’ve missed anything, please let me know by PM, or you can comment it below.

Thanks everyone, and have an awesome day!