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…
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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 "Smitty" Harris & Tap Code chart

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 "Smitty" Harris & Tap Code chart

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 "Smitty" Harris & Tap Code chart

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 Camp Street fire 12-12

New Albany firemen put out house fire and deal with a burning battery device during the weekend

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New Albany Fire Department called out to house fire and to deal with a burning battery charger at a business. See information on dangers of battery chargers.
NEMiss.News Tornado image

Some tornado damage in Northeast Mississippi; much less than in six other states.

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Tornados may have killed100 or more as powerful storms crossed six states Friday evening into Saturday morning, December 10 & 11. One tornado may rival the all-time longest path of the Tri-State Tornado of 1925.
NEMiss.News Blurry police lights

High speed chase Monday evening results in multiple felony charges

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A New Albany Police Department high speed pursuit ended with arrest of one man on multiple felony charges, including kidnapping.
NEMiss.News ATV Accident image

Two killed in collision between ATV and motor vehicle

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A collision involving an All Terrain Vehicle and a motor vehicle killed two people in Union County Saturday morning.

Dean Provence Endowment announces seven grant winners

Congratulations to the seven winners of grants from the Dean Provence Endowment for Excellence in Education. Grants totaled over $13,000.
NEMiss.News Union County 911 seeking dispatchers

Union County 911 is hiring dispatchers

Union County 911 is looking to hire dispatchers, both full-time and part-time. The full time positions have health insurance and retirement benefits.
NEMiss.News New Albany Christmas Parade 2021

Scenes of the 2021 Christmas Parade, Part II

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The New Albany 2021 Christmas Parade drew hundreds to downtown New Albany to kick off their holiday season. See Christmas parade scenes, Part 2.

Scenes from the 2021 New Albany-Union County Christmas Parade, Part I

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Hundreds of people enjoyed the 2021 New Albany-Union County Christmas Parade on Monday November 29th. It was a perfect night for a parade.
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New Albany teachers receive scholarships through endowment

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Three New Albany School District teachers pursuing a graduate level degree win scholarships made possible by Tri State Educational Foundation through the Dean Provence Endowment for Excellence in Education.
NEMiss.News David Neal Cox executed

David Neal Cox executed for 2010 murder in Union County

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David Neal Cox was executed on November 17, 2021, for the 2010 murder of his wife, Kim Kirk Cox in Union County.
NEMiss.News Ingomar Attendance Center

Wednesday morning incident put Ingomar school campus under a brief ‘soft lockdown’

Ingomar Attendance Center has brief 'soft lockdown' after some type of altercation between two non-school students or employees. The school resource officer dealt with the situation.
NEMiss.News "Smitty" Harris & Tap Code chart

Tupelo post office to be named to honor Vietnam War POW, Colonel Carlyle “Smitty” Harris.

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Tupelo will name post office in honor of Col. Carlyle "Smitty" Harris, the sixth American to become a POW during the Viet Nam War. Harris was a POW for eight years, and taught many fellow prisoners to use the Tap Code as a means of secret communication.