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 Union Co. Sheriff's Dept. arrests

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 Union Co. Sheriff's Dept. arrests

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 Union Co. Sheriff's Dept. arrests

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 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.
NEMiss.News Baptist Hospitals get grade A Leapfrog

Baptist Union County and Baptist Booneville Nationally Recognized With An ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Scores

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Leapfrog has awarded a "A" grade for patient safety to Baptist's hospitals in New Albany and Booneville. This speaks to the high level of medical care available in these communities.
NEMiss.News Montford Point Marines, 2017

Congressman Kelly to award Congressional Gold Medal honoring Embra Jackson, Sr.

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The late Embra Jackson, Sr. to be honored with Congressional Gold Medal for his service with the Montford Point Marines. He was one of the first African Americans to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corp in WWII.
Nemiss.News First responders on scene, Denmill Rd.

Two separate incidents scrambled cops and ambulances early Sunday evening

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Separate incidents at about the same time scrambled cops, ambulance early Sunday evening, lighting downtown vicinity with red & blue lights.
NEMiss.News Marc Lynn Cobb

Remains of Marc Lynn Cobb, missing since January 2020, found in Itawamba County

Human remains found alongside HWY 25 in Itawamba County have been identified as those of Marc Lynn Cobb, missing since January 2020.
NEMiss.News Fire at Kinder-Morgan gas station

Disaster averted in natural gas station fire

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A passer-by's quick action helped avert a dangerous explosion this morning at the Kinder-Morgan gas station just outside the city limits. New Albany's fire department answered the call to the scene.
NEMiss.News Disturbance at Mexican store

Sunday afternoon disturbance sends one to jail

One person was booked as a result of a Sunday afternoon disturbance call that brought out several officers of the New Albany Police Department.
NEMiss.News Jessica Stacks flier in store window

Jessica Stacks missing since New Year’s Day: a nine month review of the search and investigation

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This review of the search for Jessica Stacks included previously unpublished information from the investigation.
NEMiss.News Emergency Broadband benefit logo

Presley Highlights $50 Broadband Monthly Discount

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PSC Commissioner Brandon Presley wants consumers to know they may qualify for a monthly discount for broadband service. Check here for more information on eligibility.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Sheriff's Dept. arrests

Woman and man arrested for stealing checks from local mail boxes; forgery and drug charges also

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Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards announces two arrests in local check theft/fraudulent check cashing crime. Drug charges were also placed against one of those arrested.