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This photograph, taken July 7, 2026, shows the dome of the Lee County Courthouse in Tupelo, Miss. Supervisors are pressing ahead with a $2.7 million renovation of the old courthouse, which has largely remained untouched since the 1970s.

 Adam Robison | DAILY JOURNAL

TUPELO – Lee County officials have approved a tax levy increase and upcoming budget for the year following spirited discussion with residents.

Earlier this week, the Lee County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve its nearly $195.5 million budget alongside a 1.9 mill tax increase, with plans for improvements to county buildings, continuing the multi-million jail project and new fire trucks.

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