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…
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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 Gas line fire in downtown New Albany

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 Gas line fire in downtown New Albany

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 Gas line fire in downtown New Albany

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 Bicycle damaged in accident

Bicyclist struck, injured on Park Plaza Drive in New Albany

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A bicyclist was seriously injured when struck by a pickup truck on Park Plaza Drive
NEMiss.News Sheriff's Dept. Vehicle

Union County Sheriff’s Deputy involved in June 24 multi-vehicle accident

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MS Highway Patrol to reconstruct June 24, 2023, accident scene involving a Sheriff's Department vehicle
NEMiss.News High Speed Chase

Fleeing vehicle in high speed chase explodes on I-22

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Fleeing driver tries to flee on foot after vehicle explodes at end of high speed chase.
NEMiss.News C. Mitchell Waycaster

Tupelo’s Mitchell Waycaster Elected Chairman of Mississippi Bankers Association

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Mitchell Waycaster of Renasant Bank in Tupelo MS was recently named Chairman of the Mississippi Bankers Association (MBA).
NEMiss.News night rain storm

Power crews spotted making repairs on North Side after storm

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All NALGW crews out working to restore power after storm.
NEMiss.News Hobson St. Fire

NAFD fights house fire on Hobson St.

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NAFD fights a fire on Hobson St. in New Albany, MS.
NEMiss.News Junteenth Poster

New Albany to celebrate its first annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival

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Union County will hold its first annual Juneteenth holiday celebration on June 19, 2023.
NEMiss.News Museum program Cardboard Arcade

Sign up now for a variety of Summer Programs at the museum

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Sign up now for a variety of summer programs at the museum.

James Meredith is guest speaker at May 18th Museum Moments

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James Meredith will speak and sign books at the Museum Moments presentation on May 18th, free to the public.
NEMiss.News Little Free Library logo

Ingomar’s ‘Little Free Library’ honors April McCay Sneed

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Ingomar's "Free Little Library" at Tanglefoot Trail Whistle Stop honors April McCay Sneed.

UC Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale set May 20

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The Union County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale will be on May 20 at museum.
NEMiss.News Gas line fire in downtown New Albany

Seemingly unconnected events, past and present, create hazards for city crews

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City crews were called out early Sunday morning due to newly failed power equipment and a previously damaged gas line.