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.…

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 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…

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…

Former Oxford police officer sentenced to life without parole in murder of girl friend

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Kinne was married and trying to keep the relationship with Clayton secret according to the district attorney's office.

Summer Clean Sweep cancelled due to heat advisory

This is the first scheduled quarterly cleanup event and in the past has been tied to Keep America Beautiful.
NEMiss.News Ret. Col. Carlyle "Smitty" Harris at museum

Tupelo Post Office to be named for long-time Vietnam POW and “Tap Code” author, Col. Carlyle Harris

The Tupelo Post Office is to be renamed the Colonel Carlyle "Smitty" Harris Post Office, in honor of Ret. Colonel Carlyle Harris, an 8-year POW and author of "Tap Code." The bill has been passed by both houses and is awaiting the President's signature.
NEMiss.News "Cactus Jack" Carlisle at his home

Cactus Jack Carlisle: Mississippi hero died yesterday

Mississippi hero Jack M. Carlisle, known to many as "Cactus Jack" Carlisle, died yesterday at his home in New Albany, Mississippi. He spent 61 years as a successful teacher and football coach and was named to multiple Halls of Fame.

Two injured as emergency crews respond to third serious wreck on I-22 in one week

This was the third wreck in one section of the interstate in one week.

Sunday morning fire destroys Myrtle residence

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No one was injured and the cause has not yet been determined.
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Alpine man wounded in cutting incident

The wound did not seem to be life-threatening but was long along the arm and could need surgical repair.
NEMiss.News Thomas "Tag" Gatlin

Assistant youth minister in New Albany arrested on child pornography charges

An assistant youth minister working in New Albany was arrested, booked and released on bond on July 15th for charges involving child pornography.

New Albany Main Street plans county-wide cleanup effort July 31

A lunch will be provided for volunteers at noon.

City resuming condemnation process for hazardous structures

Houses are not torn down until going through a multi-step process to see if they can be saved or the owner are willing to bring them up to standards.

Historical Society and museum among recipients of $1.4 million in MAC grants statewide

A second grant is to help overcome problems stemming from the COVID pandemic