TUPELO – A new Tupelo Hall of Fame is being established to recognize and preserve the legacies of individuals whose achievements, leadership, service and contributions have helped shape Tupelo and its history.
The Our Mississippi Foundation, a Tupelo-based nonprofit organization, announced this week its plans for the Hall of Fame.
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