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.…
NEMiss.News 2nd suspect J. Harris arrested

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 2nd suspect J. Harris arrested

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 2nd suspect J. Harris arrested

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…

Get READY, get SET, before you GO! to the polls on November 7th

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Voters must make sure they are properly registered for the upcoming election.
NEMiss.News Signs of possible suicide ideation.

Adult male dies in Vista Memorial Park

An adult male died early this morning in local cemetery.
New Albany hit-and-run

Pedestrian struck at I22 underpass for Tanglefoot Trail

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Pedestrian struck and injured on Tanglefoot Trail crossover below I-22.
NEMiss.News MS schools achievement scores

MS Student Achievement Scores Reach All-Time High in 2023, Union Co. School District excels

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MS schools reach record highs on Achievement test score, Union Co. Schools excel.
NEMiss.News Green Guys Dispensary

A Saltillo marijuana dispensary raided, owner arrested and charged

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A Saltillo medical marijuana dispensary raided, owner arrested for multiple charges.
NEMiss.News 2nd suspect J. Harris arrested

Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday July 28th-29th, 2023

Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday July 28th-29th, 2023   The Mississippi’s s 2023 Sales Tax Holiday will take place between 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 28 and midnight on Saturday, July 29. Selections of clothing, shoes, accessories…

Report: Two new national monument sites in Mississippi will honor Emmett Till and his mother

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Two sites in Mississippi will be part of a new national monument honoring lynching victim Emmett Till and his mother. This will provide federal protection for sites that have been repeatedly vandalized.

Walmart discounts membership 50%, supports on-line SNAP pay for those on government assistance

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Walmart now discounts membership 50% for customers on government assistance.

Mississippi: Multiple women accuse Clay County Sheriff of sexual coercion – from Mississippi Today

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For years, women in Clay County have been coming forward with accusations of sexual impropriety by Sheriff Eddie Scott. Repeated allegations have been dismissed, accusers have been silenced, investigations have gone nowhere, and Scott is still sheriff.  @MSTODAYnews
NEMiss.News NALGW sign on new building

NALGW requests Customer Interest Forms for upcoming Broadband service

        New Albany Light, Gas and Water Director Bill Mattox is working hard to get high speed internet service to the New Albany area. The service will make available 10 gigabit symmetrical broadband service…
NEMiss.News Waterfall tree

Strong thunderstorm today created widespread problems for NALGW customers

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A strong, thunderstorm disrupted power and water services to scattered customers in the New Albany area 7-14-2023.
NEMiss.News 2nd suspect J. Harris arrested

Second arrest made in yesterday’s shooting on Glade Ave

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Second suspect arrested in Glade Ave shooting story from of July 10