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…
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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 Blurry police lights

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 Blurry police lights

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 Blurry police lights

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 Northeast MS March 30 storms

Wednesday storm causes significant property damage but no injuries in northeast Mississippi

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Heavy thunderstorms blew through Northeast Mississippi Wednesday evening, bringing winds, rain and tornado sirens throughout the area.
NEmiss. News Passing the gavel 2022

New Albany School Board passes the gavel to new president

New Albany School Board passes the gavel to new president, March 2022.
NEMiss.News ATV Accident image

Child on four-wheeler struck by motor vehicle near East Union School Sunday  

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An auto struck a child in an ATV on the highway on Sunday March 20th. The accident occurred near the East Union Attendance Center.
NEMiss.News 2022 Congressional Art Competition

Time to get your entry in for the Congressional Art Competition

Calling artistically talented high school students: the deadline for entries to the 2022 Congressional Art Competition is April 28, 2022.
NEMiss.News Pedestrian fatality identified

Coroner identifies pedestrian who died on I-22 Wednesday evening

The person killed at I-22 and Munsford Drive in New Albany on Wednesday March 16, has been identified by the Union County Coroner.
NEMiss.News Pedestrian Fatality

Pedestrian killed Wednesday evening at I-22 intersection in New Albany

An unidentified pedestrian was struck, killed by a motor vehicle Wednesday evening, March 16, at the intersection of I-22 and Munsford Drive. The Union County coroner could not identify the victim as of 10:15 p.m.
NEMiss.News April Rodgers $1 million bail set

Judge sets bail totaling $1,055,000 in Alpine murder case

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Justice Court Judge sets a bail of over one million dollars on April Rodgers, accused of killing Nathan Knight on Monday. Rodgers is currently in the Union County Jail.
NEMiss.News April Rodgers arrested

A woman in the Alpine community of northeast Union County to be charged in Monday shooting death

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Union County Sheriff identifies those arrested in shooting death of Nathan Knight on March 7 in the Alpine community.
NEMiss.News Shooting Fatality

Nathan Knight dead, three in custody in Alpine shooting

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A morning shooting in the Alpine community left Nathan Knight dead, march 7, 2022. Three persons are in custody at the Union County Jail.
NEMiss.News Vehicle fire at Dollar General

Fire in motor vehicle seriously injures one person

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Fire in a pick-up truck seriously injured one person at Sherman area Dollar General store.
NEMiss.News Ambulance

Fire departments handled wreck injuries, choking victim and more February 24

New Albany, West Union and Myrtle fire personnel were involved yesterday, February 24, in a variety of emergency calls.
NEMiss.News Blurry police lights

One of two victims in fatal Union County auto accident is identified

One of two victims in February 21 auto crash is identified; child's identification being withheld.