2014 Tornado: Local Government Response Was Quick, Coordinated

By Rod Guajardo Daily Journal TUPELO – The progress Tupelo made in one year after being devastated by an EF3 tornado reassures Mayor Jason Shelton and other city leaders that the “Tupelo Spirit” is alive and well. Since the tornado touched down in Tupelo and devastated neighborhoods and businesses, it’s been all hands on deck for the All-America City. Though some of those efforts, such as debris removal, might have been more apparent in the days and weeks following April 28, 2014, steps are still being taken one year later to ensure the city and its residents eventually will return to life as normal. “I can’t believe it looks this good this quick,” Shelton said.