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North Mississippi Medical Center Builds New Patient Tower
Located in Tupelo, North Mississippi Medical Center serves a 24-county region, is the largest hospital in Mississippi and the largest rural hospital in the U.S.The 650-bed facility’s comprehensive care, provided by a staff of 450 doctors and 6,000-plus employees, includes a cancer center, heart institute, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, emergency department, behavioral health, women and children’s services and more.Improving the health of the region’s... Read More »
Tupelo Makes Quality Education a Priority
Tupelo makes quality education a priority by offering a well-rounded education system that puts students ahead of the curve.Tupelo School District The Tupelo Public School District has a tangible list of accolades, which attests to its educational excellence. Four of the 12 schools in the district are National Blue Ribbon Schools, and the district’s ACT scores are above national average. Students are taught by the best, with 106 National Board-Certified Teachers on staff.A computer... Read More »
Volunteer Opportunities in Tupelo
In Tupelo, it’s not about getting people to pitch in – it’s about coordinating what is usually an overwhelming response.This is a giving community. Whether it’s for the various activities of Project Hope, the United Way, the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi or any of literally dozens of other worthwhile organizations, Tupelo’s citizenry is always ready to answer the call.“I think one of the reasons we’ve always been so successful is because... Read More »
Tupelo's Housing Market Appeals to Diverse Population
Tupelo offers an array of housing options, urban and suburban, old and new neighborhoods, that appeal to all ages, ensuring that every resident can say "there’s no place like home."When Emily Oxford had the chance to purchase her childhood home in the historic Highland Circle neighborhood, she didn’t think twice about it. The mother of two, her experience growing up in Highland Circle was ideal in every way.“Highland Circle is the only place we wanted to live,... Read More »
Student Laptops Enhance Education in Tupelo and Lee County
Exciting things are happening for area high school students, thanks to forward-thinking leadership, community generosity and a local spirit of cooperation.
Tupelo Public School District Superintendent Dr. Randy Shaver believes education has to be relevant to be effective, which is why students at Tupelo schools are using high-tech “books” for their schoolwork these days. Under Shaver’s leadership, monies that would have been budgeted for paper-based expenses are being used instead to purchase... Read More »
North Mississippi Hematology & Oncology Associates Offer State-of-the-Art Facility
A cancer diagnosis is often an uphill battle for patients, but the physicians and staff at North Mississippi Hematology & Oncology Associates have been arming themselves against the deadly disease for nearly 30 years.
Since 1979, Tupelo’s HOA has provided patients in North Mississippi, Northwest Alabama and Southwest Tennessee the highest quality treatments for blood disorders, as well as clinical trials not frequently offered in this region.
At Hematology and Oncology Associates at... Read More »
Itawamba Community College Offers Free Tuition for Lee County Grads
College tuition can be expensive, but how does a tuition bill of zero dollars sound?
Graduating seniors with a diploma from Lee County high schools will have their first two years of college paid for if they attend Itawamba Community College.
It's all a part of an initiative called the Lee County/Marchbanks Helping Hands Tuition Guarantee Program. The program was established by the local CREATE Foundation and the Lee County Board of Supervisors.
“The Lee County/Marchbanks program is named for... Read More »
Tupelo Advanced Education Center Offers Convenience to Students, Workforce
Pursuing a college degree or acquiring new skills in Tupelo and northeast Mississippi has never been easier – and more convenient.
The Advanced Education Center on the University of Mississippi-Tupelo campus is a partnership between the university, Itawamba Community College and the Mississippi University for Women.
The spacious $14 million building hosts more than 120 course offerings each semester, with courses specifically selected to meet the needs of students wanting to earn... Read More »
