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…

Fire department responds to lightning-caused house fire

Fire crews responded to the alarm in the midst of the storm and tornado warning.
Flooding at BNSF tracks NEMiss.News

Thunderstorms producing flash flooding on area roadways

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Union County Emergency Management warns motorists to be aware of local flooding caused by this evening's thunderstorms.

Dollar General fire early Friday causes moderate damage

The fire was under control in 30 minutes with minor fire and moderate smoke damage.

One in custody, one at large following Shady Dell Park shootout

The argument began earlier in the day at apartments across town and was carried on to the park with one suspect in custody and one at large.

Armed suspect surrenders to deputies after 10-hour standoff

The man will face a variety of charges in Union and Pontotoc counties.
Charles Smith arrested NEMiss.News

Local man confesses to extensive damage to car wash still under construction

A local man has confessed to the extensive damages to Park Plaza Autowash, which was in its last stages of construction at the time.
MDOT work in LaFayette Co. NEMiss.News

FYI: Update on MDOT projects in area counties

The daily travel plans of area residents may be affected by MDOT projects in various stages of completion.

New Albany makes Southern Living’s best lists again

The city has already been honored by USA Today and real estate organizations.

Two cars derail on spur connecting Burlington-Northern and Ripley and New Albany rail lines

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It took about an hour and a half to correct the problem, lifting cars with a cable cradle-like system.

Police chief seeks information on likely hit and run injuring local businessman

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The incident occurred about 10:30 a.m. this past Friday on the east side of the Union County Courthouse.

Truck wreck ties up traffic on Munsford Drive three hours

No one appeared to be seriously hurt, according to people at the scene, but righting the heavily loaded truck took hours.

Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend

The time change runs through the first Sunday after Halloween.