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.…
NEMiss.News NALGW sign on new building

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 NALGW sign on new building

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 NALGW sign on new building

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 NAFD Logo

Fire Chief Mark Whiteside says “close calls” indicate need for emphasis on safety

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The New Albany Fire Department is seeing an increased number of "close calls".

Annual Fire Department Social has both serious, humorous moments

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NAFD Annual Social & Awards Ceremony names award winners, highlights men on the job.
NEMiss.News Santa & Suzuki at the Museum

Christmas Spirit all over the Museum!

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There was a Museum full of Christmas Spirit as Santa & Mrs. Claus visited.

The Museum is the place to be for family Christmas activities

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Come see New Albany's Union County Heritage Museum shining brightly this Christmas Season.
NEMiss.News Union County Courthouse at sunset

NEMiss.News live streaming Union County Courthouse vote count

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NEMiss.News live streams Union County Courthouse election vote count November 7, 2023.

Today is the day: go vote!

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Mississippi voters have 12 hours to make their voices heard on issues that will weigh heavily on the lives of all Mississippians.
NEMiss.News Toyota 4T Academy logo

Toyota, ARC partner with New Albany School District to lead the way in Workforce Readiness

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Toyota and ARC to fund New Albany School District Workforce Readiness training program

North Haven Fire Department Hosts Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Community Storm Shelters

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North Haven Fire Department will have a fundraiser for community storm shelters.
NEMiss.News FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell

FEMA will run nationwide test of its emergency alert system on October 4

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FEMA announces nationwide phone test of emergency alert system on October 4th.

Updated COVID-19 vaccines now available at no cost to patients, but confusion reigns in many places

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COVID-19 vaccines are available to all eligible persons whether insured or not.
NEMiss.News Friendship Fitness grand opening

Friendship Fitness in New Albany celebrated its Grand Opening with a memorable ribbon cutting ceremony

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Friendship Fitness holds Grand Opening in New Albany
NEMiss.News NALGW sign on new building

Power outage at downtown Riverfest

NALGW seeks source of power outage in downtown New Albany