Elvis Presley Lake to be drained for renovation project
Elvis Presley Lake in Tupelo on June 3, 2021.
While the lake is closed, an inspection of the dam and the lake’s drainage system will be conducted, as well as facility improvements.
Posted: Jun 3, 2021 2:15 PM
Updated: Jun 3, 2021 2:53 PM
Posted By: Zac Carlisle
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) - Elvis Presley Lake will be drained for renovations, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks announced Thursday.
The work began on Wednesday, June 2.
While the lake is closed, an inspection of the dam and the lake’s drainage system will be conducted, as well as facility improvements.
Body recovered from Tippah County lake after reported drowning
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State and local first responders recovered a man s body from a lake in Tippah County after someone reported a possible drowning.
Posted: May 31, 2021 7:27 PM
Updated: May 31, 2021 7:57 PM
Posted By: Craig Ford
TIPPAH COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) State and local first responders recovered a man s body from a lake in Tippah County after someone reported a possible drowning.
Tippah County Sheriff Karl Gaillard said searchers found the body of a 49-year-old man around 7:30 p.m. Monday in Lake Mohawk. The lake is between Booneville and Ripley.
Major Jason Young with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks said the agency had five officers at the lake working with Tippah County sheriff s deputies and a search and rescue team from Union County.
Reservoir police out in force over Memorial Day weekend
Boaters will be checked for safety precautions Share Updated: 6:31 PM CDT May 27, 2021 By Gracyn Gordon
Boaters will be checked for safety precautions Share Updated: 6:31 PM CDT May 27, 2021
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