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 Couple arrested for counterfeiting.

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 Couple arrested for counterfeiting.

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 Couple arrested for counterfeiting.

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 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.
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Motor cyclist killed Sunday afternoon, March 26

A motorcyclist was killed in a traffic accident Sunday, March 26, at the intersection of Hwy. 15 and Co. Road 101.
NEMiss.News Removing Mus from Main St.

Deadly storms brought damages, power outages to Union County, but no serious injuries

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There were damages and power problems to be reckoned with, but Union County weathered Friday's storms with no deaths or serious injuries.

UPDATED:Widespread damage from storm in New Albany, no reports of injuries thus far

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Strong local thunderstorms leave widespread damage and power failures in New Albany area.
NEMiss.News Bogue and McCammon arrested

“Life is tough. It’s even tougher if you’re stupid.”

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Two felons kept law officers in five counties busy. But, they're in the jailhouse now.

Rare High Wind Warning for Northeast Mississippi

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Rare high winds are predicted for Northeast Mississippi as the current rain system moves out tomorrow and through the daylight hours Friday, March 3.
NEMiss.News night rain storm

Warning of storms, flooding in northeast Mississippi

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Mississippians are advised by the National Weather Service to keep a close eye on developing weather for the next couple of days.
NEMiss.News Joyriding in mom's car

Teen driver leads New Albany Police, Union Co. Sheriffs and MS Highway Patrol officers on 100 mph chase

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From W. Bankhead St, to Sam Barkley Dr. to Hwy 15 and then Hwy 348, a 14 year old driver fled from law enforcement officers at speeds up to 100 miles per hour. Luckily, no child, law officer, uninvolved motorist or pedestrian was injured.
NEMiss.News Burglary suspect Johnson

Alert citizen leads to burglary arrest

An alert citizen provided information to New Albany police that led to an arrest in the burglary of a local business.
NEMiss.News Couple arrested for counterfeiting.

NAPD makes arrests in counterfeiting operation; alert retail clerk tips police

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Two persons were arrested at Union Grocery on suspicion of counterfeiting and forgery; NAPD says they may have struck other local businesses before their arrest.