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…

Runaway horse eludes custody for two and one-half hours, still at large at last report

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The horse had more than an estimated 100 acres to in which to run from officers.

Departments respond to house fire on Hwy. 30 West Thursday

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New Albany, West Union and Myrtle departments responded.
New Albany MS Piper Impact fire 2

Building codes…code enforcement…what’s the purpose…what’s the importance?

"We spend a lot of time dealing with these issues, and often with disgruntled individuals, because 'they just don’t understand why they have to do these silly things.'"

Brennan Villines Quartet to perform jazz and pop with jazz twist at Cine’

Music will range from Cole Porter to Britney Spears, from The Beatles to Drake.
NEMiss.News Class of 1960 celebrates

Class of 1960 reunion dinner with photos

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Because COVID-19 postponed their actual 60th reunion last year, a large portion of New Albany High School's Class of 1960 observed that monumental event in New Albany this past weekend.
NEMiss.News Class of 1960 reunion

Class of 1960 reunion is under way in New Albany

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Having cancelled its 60th reunion last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, New Albany's Class of 1960 is holding a reunion this weekend in New Albany.

PIne Ridge home sustains smoke, water, fire damage Tuesday

The fire apparently began in the cooking area and spread.

City’s oldest historic cemetery may be seeing end of 75 years of neglect

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Zion Hill Primitive Baptist Church, located near the intersection of Bankhead Street and Murrah Road, is considered to be the predecessor of today's First Baptist Church downtown.

Park consultant will present preliminary plan for river park area Wednesday

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Clark was to present the preliminary plan Wednesday, then incorporate comments and suggestions from that session into the final master plan.

UPDATED: About 80 percent of county has serious flooding

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Officials are trying to get a comprehensive list of roads under water but the extent of damage won't be known until the water recedes.

Moss Hill Drive residents’ fears about street surface unfounded

The current rock level is to smooth and level the street to prepare it for the final asphalt layer.

Crime Stoppers seek information on Elvis sign and tire thefts

The "Elvis" part of the sign was taken May 30 or 31 and the tires in Presntiss County were stolen about 12:45 p.m. on May 28.