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.…
NEMiss.News social media hindering search

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…
NEMiss.News social media hindering search

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…
NEMiss.News social media hindering search

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…
Albany the Bald Eagle NEMiss.news

Bald Eagle injured in New Albany draws widespread regional interest and support

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  An accident involving a bald eagle struck by a motor vehicle in New Albany on Thursday, Jan. 14, grew into a story with widespread regional interest. The Union County E911 center received a call at 8:18 a.m. that morning saying…
Covid-19 coronavirus, MS politics, Northeast Mississippi news, worldometer.com

Searches such as one for Jessica Stacks benefit from state-of-the-art technology

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  The case of Jessica Stacks, reported missing in the Tallahatchie River bottom near Enterprise Jan. 1, has brought focus on the extensive efforts to find her. Searchers have had more state-of-the-art technology tools at their disposal…
NEMiss.News Mississippi approaching number one

Mississippi approaching number one position in one vital area

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  During the week just ended, Mississippi climbed closer to number one in the country in one critical statistic: Mississippians are long accustomed and often put down by being near the bottom of national statistics in many critical…
NEMiss.news Jessica Stacks still missing

Union County sheriff not giving up search for missing woman Jessica Stacks despite 20 days without results

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  It has been 20 days since 28-year-old Jessica Stacks was reported missing from the Tallahatchie River bottom southwest of the Enterprise community. The search for her continues. While many law enforcement agencies would have called…
NEMiss.news Fatal fire

Prominent 92-year-old Union County man died in Saturday night house fire

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  Despite three attempts by fireman to enter his burning house to rescue him, a vigorous 92-year-old northeast Mississippi man died Saturday night in a house fire. The victim was James Lee Staten of the North Haven community north…
NEMiss.News Car crashes into downtown building

Vehicle crashes into downtown building – again

A driver lost control of a vehicle and crashed into a building in downtown New Albany Thursday night, Jan. 14. The accident occurred about 10 p.m. The vehicle, eastbound on Bankhead St., was apparently attempting a left turn onto Railroad…
NEMiss.News Walmart robbery security video

Wal-Mart robbery suspects in custody in Tennessee, police make unrelated felony arrests

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  Investigation continues into the armed robbery of the New Albany Wal-Mart store Tuesday morning. Police Chief Chris Robertson said warrants have been issued for two suspects but he has been unable to serve them. The suspects apparently…
NEMiss.News garbage truck

Garbage pickup changes for Martin Luther King holiday

  The usual holiday closings will take effect Monday, Jan. 18, for Dr. Martin Luther King Day. Governmental offices and schools will close, and some businesses may also. The holiday will affect garbage collection in New Albany,…
NEMiss.News Third St. house fire

Overnight Third Street house fire called a loss

New Albany firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 603 Third Street just before 2 a.m. Wednesday to find a heavily involved fire upon arrival. Crews arrived and attacked the fire and brought it under control. Fire Chief Mark…
NEMiss.News Walmart robbery 1-12-2021

Suspect caught following armed robbery of Wal-Mart but details sketchy

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Walmart was robbed by a a single black male armed with a hand gun.
NorthMS news First MS positive coronavirus patientus

Armed robbery attempt reported at Walmart

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  NEMiss.News has learned that there has been an armed robbery , or attempted armed robbery, inside the Walmart in New Albany, at approximately 10:15 this morning. The robber was said to be armed with a hand gun. The suspect is a…
NEMiss.News social media hindering search

Sheriff needs facts, not Facebook gossip; “social media” hindering search for Jessica Stacks    

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  As the search for missing Jessica Stacks goes into its 12th day, the work of law enforcement officers is increasingly frustrated by activity on so-called “social media.” Tens of thousands of northeast Mississippians have followed…