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…
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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…
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.…
New Albany MS top 2019 news stories Thomas Furniture fire involved accelerant

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 MS top 2019 news stories Thomas Furniture fire involved accelerant

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…
New Albany MS top 2019 news stories Thomas Furniture fire involved accelerant

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 Union County COVID-19

This is no joke, people! Get your head out of…the sand!

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At least two Union County people infected with coronavirus died today in the Tupelo hospital. One of them had cooked for a group of children at a party one week ago today. He went into the hospital on Sunday, two days later, and died today,…

Another tree causes damage on North Side

The Historic North Side of New Albany fell victim to another tree about 6 p.m. Tuesday, but it did not cause as much damage as the one that fell Saturday. A large tree broke off, landing across Madison Avenue between Cleveland Street and…

Falling tree knocks out power to north side of NA

Crews were clearing a lot at the Union Lumber Company about 1:30 p.m. Saturday when it was reported that a tree they were cutting fell on nearby utility lines. Poles were snapped or downed, taking with them all the lines for a nearly five-block…
NEMiss.news Fireworks conspiracy

Fireworks: Local events and national conspiracy theories

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New Albany's annual Freedom Fest celebration has been considerably abbreviated because of...you guessed it...the coronavirus pandemic. There will, however, be a community fireworks display tonight, June 27th, scheduled to begin at 9PM. Community…

Dryer fire proves opportunity to educate homeowners about danger

On Thursday, just after 2 p.m., fire units responded to a dryer fire on Shady Grove in Colonial Gardens, Acting Chief Mark Whiteside said. Upon arrival, the occupants met crews and reported they were not sure the fire was out. Whiteside…
NEMiss.news COVID-19 closes library again

Union County Library staffer has COVID-19. Library closed again.

  New Albany, MS - A staff member of the Union County Library has come down with the Coronavirus. The library closed Wednesday for an indefinite period of time. All other library employees were to be tested…

Emergency personnel respond to accident on Hwy. 15

Emergency crews were dispatched to Hwy. 15 North and Sam Barkley Drive for a two-vehicle MVA involving an 18-wheeler just after noon Monday, according to Acting Fire Chief Mark Whiteside. Upon arrival crews found one person trapped in the SUV,…

Three face charges in Friday shooting incident

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New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson said officers have arrested three individuals in connection with a shooting incident that occurred Friday night. Charged with aggravated assault and being a felon in possession of a firearm was Demarcus…

Three arrested in Thursday night shooting in NA

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New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson said Friday afternoon that his department had just made three arrests in connection with a shooting incident Thursday night. He released only limited details because they were just starting to interview…

City honors Roberts with retirement reception

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“You will be missed” is a statement Susan Roberts heard over and over Thursday as the City of New Albany honored her on her upcoming retirement. In fact the sentiment was widespread and strong enough that the phrase was engraved on a…
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New Albany police investigate possible shooting

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The New Albany Police Department was investigating a possible shooting Thursday night about 9 p.m. according to Chief Chris Robertson. He said no details were available yet as they were still investigating but the incident apparently occurred…
New Albany MS top 2019 news stories Thomas Furniture fire involved accelerant

One year later, no arrest in Thomas Furniture fire

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In two weeks it will a year since an early morning fire June 26 destroyed the former Piper Impact building on Hwy. 15 North that housed Thomas Wholesale Furniture and a warehouse for Master-Bilt Refrigeration Solutions products. Although…