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.…
NWMiss.news Albany Acres shootings

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…
NWMiss.news Albany Acres shootings

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…
NWMiss.news Albany Acres shootings

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 Convicted murderer loses appeal

New Albany couple’s convicted murderer loses another appeal

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This past week the Mississippi Court of Appeals denied a multi-part motion by Albert Lee McDonald for post-conviction relief related to a 2005 crime spree that left two people dead and three hospitalized. About 5 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17,…

Union, Lafayette officers charge Holly Springs man with series of burglaries and sexual assaults in two counties

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The Union County Sheriff’s Department and Oxford Police Department are charging a Holly Springs man with a series of burglaries, home invasion and sexual assault in the two counties. Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said they hope that releasing this…

Sheriff reports car chase suspects in custody

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The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol and Union County Sheriff’s Department reported early Friday that a man suspected of stealing an SUV from someone while the person was in the Walnut post office had been captured. According to the report,…

Nov. 3 medical marijuana initiative may be confusing: Sample Ballot

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The secretary of state has approved the ballot for the Nov. 3 general election and it’s a safe bet that people are going to be confused by the section concerning medical marijuana. They may have questions about the initiative on statewide…

Missing north side child found unharmed

A three-year-old was found unharmed Tuesday afternoon after an intensive search of Northside New Albany by law enforcement officers, neighbors and other citizens. The male had been reported missing about 2 p.m., having walked away after the…
NEMiss.news Food security concerns in schools

‘Food insecurity’ is real concern for local schools, families

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Because of growing concern over "food insecurity," providing meals to students has been a factor in deciding to resume school classes. Food insecurity, which has become something of a "buzz word. " It is defined as lack of access to food…
NENiss.news Shop the Block unveiled

Shop the Block for Charity: New Albany Main Street

      New Albany, MS, September 2020: New Albany Main Street Association is excited to announce their new monthly event, SHOP the BLOCK for CHARITY. The series will begin Friday, September 25th with specials from 5-8…
NEMiss.news Stephen Garrett best actor award

Garrett wins Memphis acting award

New Albany’s Stephen Garrett is the recipient of an Ostrander Award for Best Leading Actor in a Drama for his role as Daniel Kaffee in A Few Good Men at Theatre Memphis. Due to COVID-19, the 37th Ostrander Awards took place on Facebook…

High speed chase involving stolen vehicle ends near hospital

Update: Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said the high-speed chase Wednesday afternoon involved a stolen vehicle. "We got information that a vehicle stolen out of Memphis might be coming through here," Edwards said. "Deputies set up at Blue Springs." The…

Last minute requests by Livingston and Tucker delay New Albany budget passage

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New Albany aldermen adopted a 25-year comprehensive plan Tuesday but could not reach agreement on the proposed city budget because of possible last-minute changes brought up after the public hearing was over. No one spoke up during the public…
NEMiss.news shooting

Self-inflicted death streamed on Facebook live

While investigating a shooting incident elsewhere Monday night, police were called to Park Plaza Apartments because a resident was threatening to kill himself. Cases involving possible suicide are not usually reported but this individual…
NWMiss.news Albany Acres shootings

Police trying to unravel fatal shootings at Albany Acres

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Law enforcement officials still have more questions that answers concerning what led up to incidents late Monday night that left three people dead and one wounded. The first incident began about 9 p.m. when police received a 911 call about…