Tupelo to require masks in city-owned buildings The City of Tupelo will now only require masks to be worn in city-owned buildings until further notice. Posted: Mar 3, 2021 3:18 PM Updated: Mar 3, 2021 9:55 PM Posted By: Zac Carlisle TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) - The City of Tupelo will now only require masks to be worn in city-owned buildings until further notice, Mayor Jason Shelton confirmed Wednesday afternoon. Mississippi’s state-issued mask mandates will expire at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3. Businesses will be able to operate at full capacity without state-imposed rules. However, cities and businesses can still retain local restrictions. For example, the City of Starkville's mask mandate will remain.