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Nettleton Woman Shot, Two Suspects Arrested

Nettleton- Donald J Denton Sr. 45, and Donald J Denton Jr. 23, were both arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault today.  At 1:56 am, Lee County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a home on CR 100 in Nettleton. Upon arrival, officers found a female that had suffered gunshot wounds to the back and head. Officers […]

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Circuit Judge James L. Roberts resigns

Few long-term public officials are more respected, have more friends and fewer enemies than Jim Roberts. The staff of the “Pontotoc Progress” composed this story about Judge Roberts and published it about four weeks ago. We thank the “Pontotoc Progress” for giving NEMISS.NEWS permission to post it. A reception for Judge James L. Roberts, Jr. […]

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Fatal Shooting in Lee County

Lee County- A fatal shooting took place in Lee County. On Monday, February 24, Lee County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to A 1 Tire Company at 2856 HWY 178 in Skyline. According to the caller, several people had been shot at the business. After the scene had been processed, deputies found the weapons used during […]

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Small bus and auto collide on Highway 15

New Albany, MS – An auto collided with a Boys and Girls Club bus in front of the New Albany School District central office about 3:15. The accident was still being investigated, but the damage to each vehicle appeared to be minor. New Albany police were on the scene, as were officials of New Albany […]

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Sen. Chad McMahan has several bills in 2020 legislative session

State Senator Chad McMahan (R-Guntown) has introduced several bills during this session of the Mississippi Legislature that are specifically intended to benefit northeast Mississippi. “The BancorpSouth Arena and Conference Center is an asset that serves all of northeast Mississippi,” said McMahan. “I’m trying to get some money for that expansion.” McMahan introduced Senate Bill 2315, […]

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Lee County Vehicle Burglaries

Tupelo- In December 2019, The Lee County Sheriff’s Office made several arrests in a string of vehicle break ins in the county. The arrests consisted of one adult a few minors. According to the Sheriff’s office, the vehicles  were located at several homes. The cars were left unlocked, and several items were stolen. Officers are […]

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Lee County Corrections Officers Attacked

Tupelo- On January 18, corrections officers working at the Lee County Jail were attacked. 20 year old Quartaveous K. Lyles was charged with 2 counts of simple assault on an officer. Correctional officers were alerted to inmates causing problems in a holding cell. When officers attempted to remove one inmate, another inmate blocked the door. […]

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FYI Weekend Travelers: Landslide in Choctow Co. closes highway

Choctaw County MS. – TRAFFIC ADVISORY: MDOT TRAFFIC ADVISORY For Immediate Release: Land slide closes State Route 9 Choctaw County WHO: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). WHAT: Emergency highway closure. WHEN: Beginning Friday, February 21. WHERE: State Route 9 between Ackerman and Eupora approximately 6 miles north of State Route 12 in Choctaw County. […]

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Pontotoc thriller writer Carl Purdon’s books blend Merle Haggard, Mark Twain

PONTOTOC MS— Carl Purdon is a Pontotoc-born and reared writer who overcame severe shyness, self-doubt, and procrastination to get where he is. A life-long resident of Pontotoc County, he’s the author of six entertaining, realistic contemporary suspense fiction thrillers, all in a rural setting Pontotoc folks will immediately identify with. Critics have said he’s an […]

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Lee County deputies arrest teen in school threat

Tupelo MS-Wednesday morning a post was made via social media concerning a threat to area schools. The threat did not specify any individual or school, as was believed to be an isolated instance. The suspect, a 14 year old male was arrested and is now in custody at the Lee County Sheriff’s office. The  Sheriff’s […]

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