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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Rail crossing on Sam Barkley Drive near Highway 15 to temporarily close for replacement

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The railroad crossing at the east end of Sam T. Barkley Drive near Highway 15 will be closed temporarily so it can be replaced. The crossing, which is four-tenths of a mile (.4 mile) west of Highway 15, will be closed at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov.…

Former cast member will give behind-the-scenes look at Disney magic

Former Disney cast member Justin Lee Bartlett will be giving a talk at the Magnolia Civic Center on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. The event is called Backstage Magic: Behind the Scenes of Disney. Guests will receive an up-close look into…
NEMiss.News Cindy Hyde-Smith Least effective US Senator

Vanderbilt, University of Virginia say Cindy Hyde-Smith least effective U. S. Senator

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[su_quote]“I don’t get caught up in a lot of the drama on Capitol Hill”...“I am focused completely on my work for you.” ---Cindy Hyde-Smith, recently named the "least effective US Senator" [/su_quote]   By Bobby Harrison…
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Crimestoppers needs help finding Shady Grove burglars

Northeast Mississippi Crime Stoppers and the Pontotoc County Sheriff Department needs your help in finding the person or persons responsible for a burglary of a dwelling in the Shady Grove Road area of Pontotoc County. It was on Oct. 12 that…

Woman loses $10,000 in phone warrant scam

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New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson is again asking NEMiss.news to warn the public to be aware of phone scams after a local woman lost more than $10,000 to one. “We get calls every day about scams,” he said. “Most people have become…

Extra hour of sleep as Daylight Saving ends this weekend

You may be able to sleep an hour later Sunday morning, but it also will get dark an hour sooner. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. That’s when everyone is asked to turn their clocks back one hour earlier, such as from…

Fire department responds to kitchen fire Monday

New Albany fire crews responded to a call on Simmons Street Monday evening. “Fire crews were dispatched just after 6:30 Monday evening from reports of neighbors reporting smoke coming from a home on Simmons street,” Fire Chief Mark Whiteside…

Lee County Sheriff makes arrests in car burglaries

On Oct. 5 the Lee County Sheriff’s Department responded to numerous reports of car burglaries that occurred in the early morning hours in the Mooreville area. Deputies responded and took reports of each vehicle burglarized, totaling twelve…

Cool weather doesn’t dampen enthusiasm at Ingomar Mounds

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The weather was chilly but the rain held off for those who wanted to visit the 2,000-year-old Ingomar Mound this past Saturday. The event was held to help celebrate Archaeology Month and included an archaeologist on site helping with object…

Morris wins Mississippi Library Association writing award

New Albany native Dr. Joe Edd Morris was one of three recipients of the 2020 Mississippi Author Awards presented by the Mississippi Library Association this past Thursday. The ceremony usually includes an awards dinner but was done virtually…

UPDATE: Cleveland Street fire may have had unusual cause, second house fire followed also with unusual cause

Update: A house fire on Cleveland Street about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday may have had an unusual cause. Also, that fire was soon followed by a second house fire not too many blocks away. First, the department responded to heavy smoke in the…

Quick action keeps Cleveland Street fire from getting out of control

Quick work by the New Albany Fire Department kept a small fire from turning into a full-blown blaze about 3:30 Tuesday afternoon. The department responded to heavy smoke in the residence at 602 Cleveland St. after the occupants called about…