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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
Tupelo MS – The Lee County Sheriff’s office has launched a new website. The website is much improved, and is much faster and user friendly. Sheriff Jim Johnson is happy about the new features, and hopes it will better serve the county. The new site will boast Faster page load time. Better design for a […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
NEW ALBANY, Miss., February 18, 2020 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced Heather Reid, BSN, RN, has been named chief nursing officer. Randy White, who has served as chief nursing officer since 2011, has accepted the CNO position at Baptist DeSoto. In this role, Reid will be responsible for development and implementation of all […]
Tupelo MS – Community leaders from northeast Mississippi heard a presentation Friday morning, February 14, by the president of the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC). MEC President Scott Waller spoke to the group gathered at the Elvis Presley Birthplace Museum in Tupelo. His appearance in Tupelo was part of the “MEC 2020 Tour to Focus on Building […]
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