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Tupelo City Council // 6-16-2026
Published: Jun 16, 2026
Community Urges City Council to Rebuild C.C. Augustus Swimming Pool
Residents presented a proposal to rebuild the C.C. Augustus swimming pool, emphasizing its importance for the youth in the Green Street and Park Hill communities. Speakers highlighted that the pool is more than just recreation; it offers opportunities for youth engagement, wellness, mentoring, and community connection. They acknowledged concerns about operating costs but proposed solutions through partnerships, programming, fundraising, and community involvement. The proposal aims to make the pool an asset to the city, noting it's the last outdoor public pool in the area and a potential attraction for new homes. The community expressed a commitment to partner with the city in fundraising and supporting long-term operations.
City Council Reviews Rezoning Request and Updates to Overlay Districts and Living Facility Standards
Several zoning and land use items were moved to the study agenda for discussion. These include a request to rezone property off North Gloucester Street from agriculture/open space to regional commercial, an ordinance to establish the Woodford Way overlay district, an ordinance to update design guidelines for the mixed-use downtown overlay district, and an ordinance to update definitions and standards for congregate living facilities.
CDF Launches 'Find Your Tupelo' Initiative to Attract and Retain Talent
David Rumbarger and Madden Hutto presented 'Find Your Tupelo,' a new initiative by CDF aimed at attracting and retaining talent in Tupelo and Lee County. The initiative includes a website (findyourtupelo.com) that showcases career opportunities, lifestyle advantages, cost of living, housing, schools, healthcare, and recreation. A key feature is a dynamic job board that aggregates listings from the top 30 employers in the area. The program emphasizes Tupelo's low cost of living, which is 82% of the national average, as a significant recruitment tool. This effort is distinct from tourism promotion and focuses on encouraging people to live and work in Tupelo.
City Approves Emergency Drainage Repair Contract and Underground Electrical Project Agreement
The City Council authorized the Department of Public Works to enter into an emergency contract for the repair of public drainage. This action is necessary to replace a pipe and prevent further damage. Additionally, an order was approved to authorize a reimbursement agreement with Tombigbee Electric Power Association for an underground electrical project on Woodford Way. This project involves installing underground electricity for aesthetic reasons and resilience during storms, with Tombigbee Electric being the sole source provider in the area.
Tupelo Garden Club Honored for Community Beautification Efforts; June Designated as National Garden Club Week
The Tupelo Garden Club was recognized for their community beautification efforts and various projects throughout the year. These projects include donating books and activities for children's gardening, decorating for the Salvation Army Thanksgiving lunch, planting flowers at Easter Seals and the Lee County Courthouse, and landscaping around the Lee County Justice Center. They also won first place in Mississippi and Deep South for their efforts to restore and beautify the area around the Lee County Courthouse. The proclamation declared the end of June as National Garden Club Week.
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