Entries by NEMiss.News

Overnight Third Street house fire called a loss

New Albany firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 603 Third Street just before 2 a.m. Wednesday to find a heavily involved fire upon arrival. Crews arrived and attacked the fire and brought it under control. Fire Chief Mark Whiteside said the home was being remodeled and was not occupied at the current time. […]

Three more qualify for New Albany municipal election

  Two more incumbents and one challenger have qualified to run for office in this year’s New Albany municipal elections. This means there are now candidates for every city office. As of Tuesday afternoon, there were 14 candidates with the shortened qualifying period about half over. The deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. Incumbent […]

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Armed robbery attempt reported at Walmart

  NEMiss.News has learned that there has been an armed robbery , or attempted armed robbery, inside the Walmart in New Albany, at approximately 10:15 this morning. The robber was said to be armed with a hand gun. The suspect is a single black male who is believed to have left the store on foot, […]

Capitol police, Congresswoman under fire for aiding mob during riot – National & International News – TUE 12Jan2021

  NATIONAL NEWS Capitol police, lawmakers under fire for aiding mob Questions are being raised as to what extent certain Capitol insiders may have aided and abetted the mob who stormed the Capitol last Wednesday. While investigations are still in an early stage, disturbing details are already emerging. Good cops During the riot, many Capitol […]

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Sheriff needs facts, not Facebook gossip; “social media” hindering search for Jessica Stacks    

  As the search for missing Jessica Stacks goes into its 12th day, the work of law enforcement officers is increasingly frustrated by activity on so-called “social media.” Tens of thousands of northeast Mississippians have followed the news about Stacks and her mysterious disappearance New Year’s Day on NEMiss.News, WTVA, WLBT, etc. Interest in the […]