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.…

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…

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.
NEMiss.News Vote

Noon Saturday is deadline for absentee voting for June 8 general election

The election will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, with voting at the community center.

Two local men face house burglary charges

The location of the burglary was next door to the address of one of the two suspects.

New Albany Farmers’ Market opens Thursday, Myrtle’s is Saturday

The New Albany market will be much more informal this year and will be in the lower library parking lot while the Myrtle new market will request registration for vendors.

Lightning heavily damages Crotts home on Magnolia Drive, no injuries reported

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Fire Chief Mark Whiteside said this has been a year for unusual calls, including this lightning strike and two cases where lightning struck natural gas meters.
NEMiss.News Yao Lin charged in elderly scam

Tupelo PD, DA and PSC: Virginia man charged in Elderly Scam

Investigative work involving the Tupelo Police Department, the MS Public Service Commission and the District Attorney's office have resulted in fraud charges against a Virginia man accused of scamming the elderly.
NEMiss.news Walter Gann WWII medals presented

Booneville WWII veteran Walter Gann’s family members now have medals he never received

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Before his death in 1980, WWII veteran Walter Gann, who survived the Bataan death march and over 3 years as a POW, never received the medals he earned for his service. Recently, Rep. Trent Kelly presented them to Gann's daughter and other family members in Booneville, MS.
New Albany MS runoff election rules

Saturday absentee voting opportunity reminder

Voters can qualify to cast absentee ballots for a variety of reasons and voting ahead only takes a few minutes.

Fire damages historic East Bankhead Street home

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Unconfirmed reports attributed the fire to a large floor polisher or buffer in the basement.

Union Sheriff’s Department seizes $65,000 in codeine cough syrup, $9,000 cash

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The two will face the more serious charge of drug trafficking due to the large quantity of codeine.