Jason Smith is now Coal County’s top law enforcement officer. Jason was elected on November 5, 2024, defeating then-Sheriff Bryan Jump.

Tupelo Varsity Basketball Squads Dress for Pink-Out Games

Tupelo Pictures Courtesy of Gina Fortner

The weight of the heavy snow that Coalgate received on January 9th reportedly caused the roof of the age-old rock building on Byrd St. and Ohio to collapse.

Tupelo Crowns Luke Foreman and Jade Ellis Homecoming King and Queen

- Senior Cash Wafford is the son of Michael and Marty Wafford. He is the grandson of Bill Wafford and Haley Moore, Debbie Citron and the late Ray Burkhalter, and Al Workman and the late Susan Bower. He has attended Tupelo Schools since Pre-K. Cash has lettered in Baseball for 4 years and Basketball for 4 years, with 6 Baseball state tournament appearances. He also participates in Ag Mechanics, where he won Grand Champion at the County Fair for the hog trap he built. He enjoys lifting weights, helping his dad and grandpa, hog and deer hunting, and visiting with family. After graduation, Cash plans to complete an Associate’s Degree in Public Safety and attend the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy.