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🌱 Saltillo community gathers today to remember Lee Alvis Turner’s life.
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In today's newsletter:
- Saltillo community gathers today to remember Lee Alvis Turner’s life.
Also on today's calendar: Percy Jackson Party — Lee-Itawamba Library System and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 87, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lee Alvis Turner, 83 (nemiss.news) — Saltillo residents are invited to honor the life of 83-year-old Lee Alvis Turner, with visitation and services today at Pegues in Saltillo and burial at Tupelo Memorial Park. A longtime truck driver and devoted family man who loved the outdoors, classic westerns, and country music, he leaves behind children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many relatives who will cherish his memory. 
📸 Around Saltillo
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Weekly Racing Series →
Pine Ridge Speedway, Dr 2712, Guntown
7:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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Other local events
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Percy Jackson Party — Lee-Itawamba Library System →
Lee County Library, 219 N Madison St, Tupelo
2:00 pm -
Weekly Racing Series →
Pine Ridge Speedway, Dr 2712, Guntown
7:00 pm -
The Wanda Band: Tupelo, MS →
Backline Music Hall, 5339 Cliff Gookin Blvd, Tupelo
7:00 pm
Monday July 20
Saturday August 1
📣 Saltillo Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Business After Hours
CDF of Tupelo 398 E Main St, Tupelo, MS 38804
5:00 pm -
StoryPlay — Lee-Itawamba Library System →
Lee County Library, 219 N Madison St, Tupelo
10:00 am -
Business Roundtable - July 22, 2026 →
CDF of Tupelo 398 E Main St., CDF Center JESCO, Inc. Boardroom Tupelo, MS 38804
4:00 pm -
CREED Summer of '99 Tour →
Cadence Bank Arena, 375 E Main St, Tupelo
7:00 pm -
Staff Report
Early Childhood Education Center Tupelo, MS 38804 -
Professional Development Days
Early Childhood Education Center Tupelo, MS 38804 -
Board Work Session
Early Childhood Education Center Hancock Leadership Center
3:00 pm -
Board Regular Meeting
Early Childhood Education Center Hancock Leadership Center
4:00 pm
Thursday July 16
Wednesday July 22
Saturday July 25
Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I know those of us who live in North Ridge Crossing have seen the little group of dogs that comes through at different times of the day .
I do not think that they’re mean, but I know a lot of people have said maybe they chase their cats or they’re eating their cat food they appear to be… (Nextdoor Northridge Crossing)
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Saltillo. Apply here.
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. posted a job opening for To Go Specialist in Saltillo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saltillo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tupelo
- Bloom Academy gives neurodivergent students a college experience (wtva.com)
- Mississippi Top Reads for week of July 19, 2026 (clarionledger.com)
- Man arrested after Pickens County double homicide (wtva.com)
Pontotoc
- UM wants $2M for gambling research amid debate on online sports betting (desotocountynews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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