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.…
New Albany MS NAES Citizens of Month

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…
New Albany MS NAES Citizens of Month

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…
New Albany MS NAES Citizens of Month

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 Career & Technical Education logo

New Albany Career & Technical Education students received honors at two regional competitions

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Congratulations to the New Albany Career & Technical Education Center students who won at regional competitions and advance to the SkillsUSA and the Technology Student Association (TSA) State level competitions.
NEMiss.News Tallahatchie bridge downtown New Albany

Billy Joe McAllister did not jump from this Tallahatchie Bridge

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As will happen with word-of-mouth and social media, reports of a man jumping from New Albany's Tallahatchie River bridge were greatly exaggerated.
NEMiss.News Sheriff's Dept. Vehicle

Missing Union County man’s body found early Monday evening

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A missing Union County man's body has been located near his automobile, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office.
NEMiss.News David Michael McGill

Missing man sought in Union County; concerns for his health and well being

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Union County MS officials seek information from the public on a man missing since Saturday January 22, 2022. Contact the Union County Sheriff's office with any pertinent information.
NEMiss.News Smoke at 307 Monroe St

Officials investigate fire Friday morning at 307 Monroe Street in New Albany

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Various state and local officials are investigating a recent house fire at 307 Monroe St. in New Albany, MS. The house was the scene of a call for assistance to the Sheriff's Office less than 48 hours earlier.
NEMiss.News Third grade reading assessment 2022

It’s back! Third grade reading assessment will be administered statewide from April 4-22

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Mississippi Department of Education announces the return of the Third Grade Reading Assessment. The requirement was waived in 2020 and 2021 due to the State of Emergency declared due to COVID-19.
NEMiss.News House Fire

UPDATE: Victim identified in Alpine house fire

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The victim in the Alpine community house fire of January 15, 2022 has been identified.
NEMiss.News New Albany fire truck

Fatal house fire in Alpine community Saturday evening

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A house fire in the Alpine community resulted in at least one death. Units from five fire departments in Lee and Union counties responded.
NEMiss.News Miss New Albany & Teen New Albany

Local Girls crowned Miss & Miss Teen New Albany 2022

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Congratulations to the two young women who will be representing New Albany during 2022, and to all the the winners and contestants of the Miss New Albany 2022 and Miss Teen New Albany 2022 pageant.
NEMiss.News One care accident at Texaco

One vehicle accident at a local Texaco sends one to hospital.

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New Albany Fire and Rescue units remove one person from vehicle in accident at local Texaco station.
NEMiss.News MDOT winter readiness

MDOT is ready for winter, are you?

Mississippi Department of Transportation is ready for winter weather, and urges all travelers to take safety precautions before traveling. Check out the MDOT preparedness suggestions.
New Albany MS NAES Citizens of Month

NAES December Citizens of the Month announced

Congratulaltions to the New Albany Elementary School Citizens of the Month for December, 2021.