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.…
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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…
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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…
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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 Addie Bundren in Her Coffin quilt

Southern Lit 101 fiber art exhibitopens July 11 at the museum

Southern Lit 101, an Exhibit of works by Cathy Fussell, a leading Southern textile artist, opens July 11 at the Museum.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Historical Society, Lost Stories

Union Co. Historical Society Annual Meeting June 28 topic: Lost Stories, Cemeteries & Genealogies

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History detective Steve Robbins will discuss "Lost Stories, Cemeteries and Genealogies" at the Union Co. Historical Society Annual Meeting on June 28. Pre-register by June 26.
NEMiss.news First annual Juneteenth celebration 2023

Second annual Juneteenth Celebration- Friday and Saturday at Park-Along-the-River

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The public is invited to enjoy family fun, live entertainment and more at the 2nd annual Juneteenth celebration Saturday June 8 at park-along-the-river in downtown New Albany, MS. There will be kickoff activities, including fireworks Friday evening.
NEMiss.News UCSO seeks information on location of Donald Morris

Union County Sheriff seeks information from public regarding Donald Morris

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  Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards has requested public assistance in locating Donald Morris, a suspect the Monday shooting of a man in Union County, Mississippi. Two additional males, Michael Bailey and Larry Smith,  were taken…

Against all odds, there it is-the Aurora Borealis in New Albany MS

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SkyWatchers in Mississippi beat the odds overnight, catching rare photographs of the Northern Lights in the Deep South.
NEMiss.News Solar explosions affecting earth

NOAA Doubles down on its G4 level geomagnetic storm predictions

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If you are a confirmed SkyWatcher, you may want to take a chance on seeing the Northern Lights tonight, even though it is a very remote possibility.
NEMiss.News Fire trucks blocked en route to fire

When it comes to emergency vehicles, “Do the right thing”

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The slow removal of a truck blocking the road delayed New Albany Fire Department fire trucks en route to a house fire.
NEMiss.News Haeden Dyar

Baptist Union County names Service First Champion

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Congratulations to Haeden Dyar, who was recently named a Service First Champion at Baptist Union County.
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Severe weather is headed into the Union County area

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Be prepared for severe weather in our area, with possible flooding and tornado activity.
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Priority Ambulance Services’ building hit by vehicle on rainy evening

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Priority Ambulance Services' building on Hwy. 15 N. in New Albany, MS. was struck by a vehicle on the night of 4-9-2024.
Nemiss.News Fatal fire on Lincoln st.

A multifaceted investigation is underway in fatal house fire of March 19

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A multifaceted investigation is underway to determine the cause of a fatal house fire in New Albany.
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New Albany Fire Department on the scene of a Lincoln St. fire

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New Albany Fire Department is currently on the scene of a house fire on Lincoln St. and working to locate a possible missing person.