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Lee County Could Become Safe Haven for 2nd Amendment

The Lee County Board of Supervisors met today in a quick gathering. It was a standard affair. There were some interesting items voted on. County Could Become 2nd Amendment Safe Haven Members decided to vote for the consideration of Lee County becoming a Safe Haven for the 2nd Amendment.  Being a Safe Haven county would […]

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Make-A-Wish sending Union Co. boy to Disney World

Union County MS – When 7-year-old Benjamin Bullock alights from the plane in Orlando on March 7, he will begin fulfillment of a wish fit for most any young boy. He will get to meet The Incredible Hulk and that superhero’s colleagues, as well as many other characters and even some living creatures the entertainment […]

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Pontotoc School Board Meeting 1-13-2020

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF PONTOTOC CITY OF PONTOTOC BE IT REMEMBERED, that on January 13, 2020 there was held a regular monthly meeting of the Pontotoc City School District Board of Trustees at Pontotoc City School District Maintenance and Transportation Department at 6:00 p.m., with the following members present: MEMBERS PRESENT: Gary Golden, Kevin […]

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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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