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🌱 How Tupelo’s license plate cameras are really being used by police

Tupelo, Mississippi Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Tupelo! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Tupelo’s license plate cameras are really being used by police
  • How Tupelo residents can speak up on Mississippi’s new voting maps

Also on today's calendar: The Tupelo Sessions: Songs & Stories and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 73.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tupelo Police Chief says License Plate Readers help enhance public safety (wcbi.com) — Tupelo’s police chief is defending the city’s network of automated license plate readers, saying they’ve helped recover stolen vehicles, find missing people, and even solve a kidnapping case. He stresses the cameras don’t generate traffic tickets, data access is tightly controlled and audited, and the system is used strictly for legitimate law enforcement purposes around Tupelo.
   

• Republicans hold 4-to-1 majority on redistricting committee now holding statewide hearings (msindy.org) — Mississippi lawmakers are launching a series of redistricting hearings, including an Aug. 18 stop at Itawamba Community College in Tupelo where residents can weigh in on new voting maps. The Republican-dominated committee will redraw legislative and Supreme Court districts under fresh federal court scrutiny, and what people say at these meetings could shape how Tupelo and surrounding communities are represented.
   

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Other local events
    Tuesday August 11
  • Board Work Session
    Early Childhood Education Center Hancock Leadership Center
    3:00 pm
  • Board Meeting Regular Meeting
    Early Childhood Education Center Hancock Leadership Center
    4:00 pm
  • Senior Parent Night
    Tupelo High School Performing Arts Center
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 18
  • Business Lunch & Learn
    CDF of Tupelo CDF JESCO, Inc. Boardroom
    11:30 am
    • Tuesday August 25
  • The Tupelo Sessions: Songs & Stories →
    Elvis Presley Birthplace, 306 Elvis Presley Dr, Tupelo
    7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is anyone missing this fur baby she's so sweet seems to be lost I've noticed her at different areas looking for food and water she came to my door Monday I gave her a little food and water she left but showed up again today I let her in to cool off
    she ran back outside after being startled...I'm hoping her owners sees this post and claims her if not she finds someone that can keep her I can't… (Nextdoor West Tupelo)
  • Would someone be willing to dog sit for me?
    I have a miniature poodle and an American pitbull terrier, both very sweet dogs. But I will be out of town and don’t know of any pet sitting places… (Nextdoor East Main Street)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Maintenance Team Member $12- hourly pay in Tupelo. Apply here.
  • Sprint Mart posted a job opening for Deli/Team Member Food Service - SM #39 in Tupelo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tupelo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Saltillo

  • HSFT Stop #39: Saltillo - Home (wcbi.com)

Pontotoc

New Albany

  • Tickets available for Dance Like the Stars event Saturday (oxfordeagle.com)

Ok Tupelo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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