TUPELO - Thursday morning storms downed power lines, closing one of Tupelo's major thoroughfares during the busy morning commute time.

Tupelo city officials say the high winds associated with the storm system that knocked out power to residents for several hours has also closed Cliff Gookin Boulevard near Tupelo High School.

Cliff Gookin detour (map)

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