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…
Northeast MS news MS National Guard activated

Governor adds Union County to high-risk group requiring masks to be worn

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Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 24, Gov. Tate Reeves added Union County to the list of high-risk counties that must take extra precautions against the spread of COVID-19.. Reeves also added six other northeast Mississippi counties to the list: Alcorn,…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Union County 911 calls for Nov. 9-15

(Does not include 51 traffic stops or medical and coroner calls)   Monday, Nov. 9: 12:31 a.m. – Female subject missing on CR 134 5:25 a.m. – White female in red shirt running across the road at Myrtle Quick Stop. 6:52…
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Holiday garbage pickup reminder

All governmental offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and this will affect solid waste collection. In New Albany, both the usual Thursday and Friday routes will be collected Wednesday, Nov.…

Increased COVID leads to more local government office closings UPDATED

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Update: It was learned late Monday that the Union County Heritage Museum has been added to the list of closings. Because two of the staff are positive for the virus the museum will be closed until at least Dec. 1. Original story: The…

VIP cinema seating company restarting operations here

Theater seating manufacturer VIP Luxury Seating is restarting operations in New Albany, creating 100 new jobs. The project is a $180,000 corporate investment at the site of the former VIP Cinema seating. "The commitment by the VIP Luxury…

Bartlett brings Magic of Disney to Magnolia Civic Center

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Did you know that most of the action figures in Disney adventure rides actually have blank faces? That when you go to Disney World you are actually walking around on the second floor and not the ground floor, which is hidden? That although…

Man arrested after footless driving stint

Police are used to responding to a variety of calls but Chief Chris Robertson said one this week may be a record. “On Nov. 14 about 10:20, 911 received a call that a vehicle was coming in to town on Hwy. 348,” he said. “The vehicle…

Police participating in holiday Click It Or Ticket seat belt enforcement

New Albany police officers are participating the National Click It or Ticket campaign that starts this week.  The dates are November 16-29. “Our officers will be participating as part of the requirements of our grant from the Office of…

Christmas on Bankhead to feature tree lighting Thursday

“All are welcome!” is the call from New Albany Main Street Association and Magnolia Civic Center-Ciné Theatre as they bring the second annual holiday-spirited evening to downtown New Albany this Thursday, Nov. 19. The event will begin…
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New Albany Christmas parade cancelled due to COVID

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Mayor Tim Kent said Monday morning that the New Albany Christmas Parade has been cancelled for this year. The community Christmas tree lighting set for this Thursday will go on as scheduled, however. "We've been talking about it a couple…

Fire departments have had busy two days with variety of calls

County and City Fire Departments have stayed busy Friday and Saturday so far, according to Fire Chief Mark Whiteside. As of 4 p.m. Saturday, area department calls included an automobile accident including entrapment, several emergency medical…

Officers in second extended high-speed pursuit in a week

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It’s rare for the sheriff’s department to have high-speed pursuits but officers have had two extended such chases just this past week. The most recent was late Friday night in the western part of the county and had the potential for a…