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 SCBA equipment via grant

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 SCBA equipment via grant

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 SCBA equipment via grant

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…
NEMiss.News Tornado touches down in New Albany

New Albany had no tornado warning before a confirmed EF-1 tornado touched down

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An EF-1 tornado is now confirmed to have touched down in New Albany early in the morning of March 15, 2024.
NEMiss.News Leadership Union Co. members

Exploring New Horizons: The Transformation of New Albany’s Riverfront

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The City of New Albany has a 2 million dollar grant to be used for reimagining Park-Along-the-River and working toward a long-term vision for transforming the riverfront.
NEMiss.News META has worldwide problems

Large portions of META platforms Facebook, Instagram and Messenger are down worldwide

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Large portions of META accounts FB, Instagram and FB Messenger are down worldwide. META says they are aware and working on it.
NEMiss.News NAFD at roof collapse, Carter Ave

New Albany Fire and Rescue in Union Co. MS Goes Above and Beyond for Community Safety in State of Emergency.

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The New Albany MS community gets strong support from the NAFD during states of emergency.
NEmiss.news MDOT travel advisory

MDOT issues travel advisory for January 18

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MDOT has issued a severe weather travel advisory, January 18, 2024

The Museum has rescheduled the meeting to assess interest in a local SUZUKI program

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The meeting to assess interest in having a local Suzuki Method education program for children and adults has been rescheduled.
NEMiss.News Weather map

Severe weather ahead: Don’t be fooled by increases in incorrect forecasts, get prepared

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Though it is getting more difficult to know which weather forecasts to worry about, stay prepared.

Northside power outage

NALGW working Power outage in Northside due to wind damage.
NEMiss. News Suzuki students at Museum

Museum meeting January 17 will assess interest in Suzuki Violin program for kids or adults

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A Museum meeting will assess local interes in a Suzuki Method program for teaching violin to children and adults.
NEMiss.News Milky Way over Split Mountain

Rain on our postage stamp and what’s coming up for skywatchers

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Our local weather watcher's annual rainfall report inspires thoughts of things to come for skywatchers.

Miss and Miss Teen New Albany Hospitality pageant to be January 7, 2024

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Miss and Miss Teen New Albany Hospitality set for January 7, 2024
NEMiss.News SCBA equipment via grant

Five Union Co. Fire Departments get surprise Christmas gift

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SCBA equipment comes via large grant to Union County Fire Dept.