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 Thomas Wholesale Furniture fire

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 Thomas Wholesale Furniture fire

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 Thomas Wholesale Furniture fire

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 Tyrone Preston Bell being sought by NAPD

New Albany police searching for man after domestic disturbance

NAPD seeking Tyrone Preston Bell after domestic dispute. Possibly armed and dangerous.
NEMiss.News Donyelle Riddle arrested

Man stabs victim in face, charged with attempted murder; attacker free on bond for another knife attack 20 months ago

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A New Albany man, still free on bond after attacking a woman in 2020, has been arrested for attempted murder of another person. Donyelle Riddle is now being held in Union County jail with no bond on either charge.
NEMiss.News Water main break

New Albany city crews worked to repair a broken water main and assure water service to Baptist Hospital

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NALG&W workers and NAFD employees spent much of two days dealing with a broken water main at the Bankhead St./Highway 30 intersection. Emergency water service was provided to Baptist Hospital.
NEMiss.News BNSF tracks under Hwy 15

Possible suicide attempt averted Sunday afternoon by New Albany police officers and Baptist Memorial Hospital ambulance crew

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New Albany Police Department and Baptist Hospital ambulance service responders prevented a possible suicide attempt from Highway 15 bridge.
NEMiss.News Night fire

NAFD and Red Cross will again partner to provide fire alarms

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Alerted by residents with working fire/smoke alarms, NAFD response averted injuries and major damage at house fire. NAFD and the Red Cross will provide smoke/fire alarms to the public.
NEMiss.News Hail stone May 2, 2022

Northeast MS hail and wind storm Monday afternoon May 2nd

A fierce hail storm blew through New Albany and the surrounding area on the afternoon of May 2, 2022. Large wind-driven stones stones fell first, then smaller stones blanketed the ground in many places.
NEMiss.News Tractor accidents

Tractor falls on Union County man; his injuries serious but not life-threatening

A Union County man was seriously injured when a tractor fell on him.
NE:Miss.News Former New Albany MS Mayor Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson, long time New Albany leader, died today at age 92

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Walter Johnson, a three-term former mayor of New Albany, died today 4-26-2022, at the age of 92. A man of vision, he accomplished much for New Albany MS during his lifetime.
NEMiss.News BNSF overpass at Snyder St. 4-14-22

Thursday brought noticeable progress in work on BNSF overpass across Snyder Street in New Albany

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Some may think the lead-up to Thursday has been slow-going since BNSF closed the Snyder St. overpass in February. But BNSF work crews made a lot of visible progress on 4-14-22.
NEMiss.News Storm Damage

Strong winds, possible lightning strike cause widespread damage Wednesday in northeast Mississippi

Powerful storms cause widespread damage in northeast Mississippi, but no serious injuries reported thus far.
NEMiss.News Fatal Crash

Benton County man killed in Union County Tuesday morning when his vehicle collides with a truck carrying oxygen

One Benton County man was killed Tuesday morning, April 12, in motor vehicle accident on Interstate 22 near County Rd 2 overpass.
NEMiss.News Thomas Wholesale Furniture fire

Men indicted and arrested in connection with ferocious fire in Union County in 2019

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Two men have been indicted for arson and arrested for the early morning fire on June 26, 2019, that destroyed Thomas Wholesale Furniture and a Masterbilt storage facility in Union County, MS.