Archived, searchable posts of Northeast Mississippi area news stories covering a variety of topics of  importance and/or interest to the local community.

NEMiss.News Dr. Shane Scott at IMPC, COVID-19

Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.

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  NEW ALBANY, MS - “COVID is not going to go away,” a prominent northeast Mississippi physician told NEMISS.NEWS last week. “I suspect it is going to be one of the illnesses, such as the flu, ordinary head colds and strep, which…
Northeast MS Homeless at Tupelo library

Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list

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Tupelo, MS - The first Tupelo City Council meeting of the year, January 7, 2020, was not without drama. Mr. Frank Agnew, an area homeowner, went before the council in an attempt to save his property. The home is currently in a state of disrepair,…
New Albany MS. Christmas at the Museum 2018

2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14

Mingle and Jingle with Santa, enjoys crafts and holiday refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 until 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum for the annual Christmas event. Part of the holiday season that has become a tradition is…
concrete pad

Some work complete on industrial park enhancements

Work is partly complete on projects to attract more industry to Union County. A concrete pad for a shell building and a nearby industrial access road have been done. Steel was expected to be going up soon for a 100,000-square-foot shell building…
missing man mcquary

Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning

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Members of the Union County Sheriff’s Department found the body of 49-year-old Scott McQuary Tuesday morning in a sand pit off County Road 14. The case was under investigation Tuesday but Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said no foul play was suspected…
New Albany MS Doggie dining in MS

Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?

JACKSON, Miss. – Beginning Friday, November 1, 2019, a new Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) policy will allow "doggie dining." Restaurant patrons will be able to dine with their pet dogs under certain conditions. Patterned…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow...” --The Doxology    There is something very special in the air. It’s an air of gratitude, an air filled with the fragrance of hope and Thanksgiving. This year’s bounty has been harvested.…
NEMiss.News House fire at 13533 CR515, May 15, 2022

Career & Technology Day, May 13, to include job fair

The New Albany School of Career & Technical Education is planning Career & Technology Day for May 13. This year plans are being made to add a job fair component to the event for New Albany High School juniors and seniors, as well…
NEMiss.News House fire at 13533 CR515, May 15, 2022

New Albany in running for music series grant-here’s how to vote

NEW ALBANY, MS - Sponsored by Levitt Pavilions, the national nonprofit behind the largest free concert series in America, the City of New Albany hopes to qualify as one of the 15 winning organizations competing in the Levitt AMP Grant Awards. What…
NEMiss.News House fire at 13533 CR515, May 15, 2022

NAMS Howlin’ on the RIver Color Run set for October 31

Walk, jog, and run your way toward a healthier life while raising funds for New Albany Middle School! The color run is open to EVERYONE in the community and we encourage you to join us. The My School Color Run will feature…
NEmiss.News Vehicle hit by train while bypassing safety barrier.

Motorist tries to drive around railroad safety gate, struck by BNSF train

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A female driver trying to get around a lowered train barrier was struck and pushed into another vehicle waiting at the crossing. There were injuries to the second driver.
NEMiss.News Burned Fed Ex trailer om I-22

Fedex truck catches fire on I-22 west of Myrtle Friday afternoon

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A FedEx truck caught fire on westbound I-22, near the Myrtle exit. Both the tractor and the trailer were damaged, but there were no injuries. Four fire department trucks and more than ten firefighters from Myrtle and West Union Fire Departments were involved in fighting the fire and assisting with cleaning up the debris.
NEMiss.News Mitchell Shettles appointed to Coast Guard Academy

Kelly Announces Service Academy Appointment of Mitchell Shettles

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Congratulations to New Albany's Mitchell Shettles, who has been appointed to the United States Coast Guard Academy.
NEMiss.News

Serious injuries in two-car collision Wednesday morning on Highway 15

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A fiery two car accident on the morning of Wednesday June 22, 2022, caused serious injuries, Contrary to circulated information, there were no deaths at the scene.
NEMiss.News Fire scenes 6-14-22

Four fire departments battled Myrtle house fire

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Fire destroyed a Myrtle home on June 13, 2020, despite four fire departments battling the blaze in temperatures near 100 degrees. No serious injuries were reported, and a pet dog was saved.
NEMiss.News House fire on West Longview

Quick action by NAFD minimized fire damage to home Sunday afternoon

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A speedy response by the New Albany Fire Department (NAFD) prevented extensive damage to a home at 416 West Longview Sunday afternoon, May 29. A resident of the home received a burn injury to a hand, but declined medical treatment except…
NEMiss.News Brandon Crain, sought by NAPD

New Albany police seeking one man in double stabbing

The New Albany Police Department is seeking Brandon Crain in a stabbing incident, and asks public to notify 911 if he is seen.
NEMiss.News Wall's parking lot

Shooting in Myrtle started with dispute on Wall’s parking lot in New Albany

After a gathering in New Albany's Wall's parking lot resulted in a highway chase and a shooting in Myrtle, NAPD has banned 'hanging out' in Wall's parking lot.
NEMiss.News two arrested in Myrtle shooting

Two jailed in Union County for Thursday night shooting in Myrtle

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Two male teenagers arrested and charged in May 19th shooting incident in Myrtle, MS.
NEMiss.News Crime Scene

Shooting incident in Myrtle before 10 p.m. Few details, developing story

The Union County Sheriff's Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred before 10PM this evening, May 19, in Myrtle MS.
NEMiss.News Tyrone Preston Bell in custody

Fugitive from domestic violence incident turns himself in to NAPD

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Tyrone Bell surrendered to authorities on Tuesday, May 17th, after being sought since Friday, May 13th, in connection with a domestic dispute.
NEMiss.News House fire at 13533 CR515, May 15, 2022

Rescuers determined no people were inside burning house; home and contents a total loss.

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Multiple emergency responders answered a fire call to a burning home on CR 515 in Union County. Despite reports of two trapped persons, no injuries were reported, but the home was considered a total loss.