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 Judge Kelly Luther and friends

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 Judge Kelly Luther and friends

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 Judge Kelly Luther and friends

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 Jessica Stacks flier in store window

After two years, still searching for Jessica Stacks

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Two years ago today, Jessica Stacks went missing, reportedly trying to walk across the flooded Tallahatchie River bottom to reach Hwy. 30. After thousands of man hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars spent investigating the disappearance, the case remains unsolved.
NEMiss.News Thunderbird Industries sign

New Albany Fire Department puts out industrial fire at Thunderbird Industries Monday afternoon

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Three New Albany Fire Department trucks responded to a fire call at Thunderbird Industries, Monday December 19.
NEMiss.News Sherman MS train crash site

New Albany high school student and two family members killed when struck by BNSF train.

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New Albany High School student was one of three persons killed in a minivan hit by a BNSF train on Monday, December 19.
NEMiss.News Firefighters' Christmas gathering

New Albany firefighters, families enjoy annual Christmas social

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New Albany Fire Department's employees, retirees and families celebrated Christmas and 2022 accomplishments at the Community Center. Chief Mark Whiteside gave special recognition to several employees.
NEMiss.News Arrest of gunman at New Albany Walmart

UPDATED, Monday afternoon, Dec 12: Gunman arrested at New Albany Walmart Sunday afternoon

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Benton County Sheriff Robby Goolsby acted quickly and averted the occurrence of a possible tragic situation at the New Albany Walmart, Dec. 11, 2022. Goolsby was shopping in the store when the event took place.
NEMiss. News NALGW working to restore power

NALGW linemen worked through the night trying to keep the power on

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Power outages from local storm damage and a rare TVA transmission problem created many hours of dangerous work for New Albany Light Gas & Water linemen. At one point 60% of their customers were without power.
NEMiss.News Who-Ville float 2022 Christmas parade

Scenes of New Albany Christmas Parade 2022

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New Albany's annual Christmas Parade, in all its glory, rolled through the streets of historic Downtown New Albany, MS last night. It certainly seemed that a good time was had by all.
NEMiss.News Jo Ann Decker

Elderly Union County woman, missing four days, found alive Saturday afternoon

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Jo Ann Decker, missing since Tuesday November 22, was found alive today, November 26, near County Road 101.
NEMiss.News New Albany Municipal Building nears completion

New Albany’s new Municipal Complex nearly ready for occupancy

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New Albany's new Municipal Building is nearing completion and will soon house the NAPD and NALGW operations. NALGW may be able to move in before the end of 2022.
NEMiss.News Omarian Green in custody

Omarian Green charged with felony for Friday evening gunfire

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Omarian Green is charged with felony in Friday Nov. 4 shooting incident at the Hallmarc Inn in New Albany MS. Green initially claimed to be only 17 years old, but was discovered to be 18 and was charged as an adult.
NEMiss.News Gunshot at Hallmarc Inn

MAJOR UPDATE: Man who discharged handgun at Hallmarc is, in fact, an adult

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A male juvenile is in custody after a gunshot penetrated the wall between two rooms at Hallmarc Inn in New Albany, November 4, 2022.
NEMiss.News Judge Kelly Luther and friends

Judge Kelly Luther says overseeing drug court is the best part of his job

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Judge Kelly Luther is seeking a third term as judge in the Third Circuit Court District. He has served the Third Circuit Court District as a prosecutor or judge for nearly 32 years.