T he Mississippi House of Representatives this week passed a bill that would eliminate the state income tax and move Mississippi to more of a …
Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson had a strong point when he recently argued a man convicted of a violent attack, during which he cut someone’s t…
It’s almost impossible to imagine Tupelo as it exists today if it weren’t for the Major Thoroughfare Program.
As reported last week by the Daily Journal’s Caleb Bedillion, demand for coronavirus vaccination among staff at long-term care facilities, inc…
Tupelo City Hall was closed on Wednesday, a move we feel sends the wrong message to the citizenry.
For the last 35 years, Committee for King (CFK) has organized events honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Like many other organi…
As we started the new year reporting on the urgency of hospitalizations in our region, we were also able to update the community on vaccine di…
The 2021 session of the Mississippi Legislature will begin on Tuesday, but lawmakers should postpone most of their work for a few months. That…
As the new year begins, the Daily Journal recommits to its readers our continued best efforts to follow the principles that have guided the pa…
In this time of giving and as we continue the battle against COVID-19, we have shared how you can help others in the region. Organizations thr…
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with …
Former Gov. William Winter passed away Friday night at the age of 97, leaving behind a long legacy of accomplishments, especially in the areas…
Mississippi’s Department of Education announced recently that enrollment in the state’s public schools has dropped by 5% this year.
Over the last month, we have followed news of various COVID-19 vaccines in development and how soon they could become available upon emergency…
The pandemic has taken some of the joy out of the upcoming holiday season. It could be a real downer for some 12 million Americans if Congress…
In last Tuesday’s column by Mayor Jason Shelton, he communicated that the Tupelo Economic Recovery Task Force is launching a campaign to encou…
In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Polonius advises his son departing for his university schooling: “To thine own self be true.”
As the holiday season begins and we take time out of our busy lives to relax and reflect on what we’re thankful for, we must also remember and…
The news that drug-maker Pfizer has developed a vaccine that has proven 90 percent effective in its early clinical trials is good news at a ti…
Gov. Tate Reeves added seven more counties to the state’s mask mandate Monday, including Itawamba and Pontotoc counties. These counties join B…
Mississippians joined together in celebration of Booneville’s Asya Branch winning the Miss USA crown Monday night.
In this year’s elections, Mississippians showed up. Election Day and absentee voters alike faced long lines, but persisted and made their voic…
Election Day is Tuesday, and while we will not endorse candidates, our message to you is simple: vote.
In today’s paper, we reflect on the sesquicentennial anniversary of both the city of Tupelo and the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. While…
Three statewide referendums will be on the Nov. 3 ballot, and leading up to the election, we are breaking down each referendum. This week we’r…
In a time where it may seem difficult to find positive news, we reported on two initiatives that will help students in our region.
In a year of fighting a global pandemic, historic protests for racial equality, and the rapidly approaching presidential election, America nee…
As of this week, we are beginning to see more COVID-19 case numbers broken down by school districts, provided by the Mississippi State Departm…