Archived, searchable stories of people, particularly in the North MS area, who have done something of interest or of benefit to the community and its citizens. Also includes people on the national or international scene who have noteworthy achievements and/or connections to MS, etc.

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 Hillsdale house fire

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 Hillsdale house fire

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 Hillsdale house fire

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…
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NAFD makes two runs to quench fires in same pickup truck

New Albany Fire Department called out twice for fires in the same pickup truck.

Dr. Richard H. Russell dies at age 80.

Dr. Richard H. Russell, age 80, died in New Albany MS on August 28, 2022, after practicing for many years as a family physician. Among many other services to the community, Dr. Russell delivered about 2000 babies during his 39 years in family practice.
NEMiss.News Deya Kent, Daisy Award winner

Baptist Union County recognizes nurse who performs above and beyond expectations

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Congratulations to Baptist Hospital Union County's Deya Kent, R.N., who has recently received the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing Care.
NEmiss.News NAPD officers trained in crisis intervention

NAPD Officers Clayton and Pannell trained for Crisis Intervention

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Two NAPD officers have become the first Union county law enforcement officers to complete a 40 hour crisis intervention training course. The training increases their ability to respond effectively when a mental health issue is involved.
NEMiss.News NAFD cools it at the Library

New Albany Fire Department creates a spray party at Union County Library

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New Albany Fire Department personnel gave local kids a 'spray foam party' at the library. It was a welcome treat on a day with temperatures in the 90s.
NEMiss.News Carl Martin's fire helmet

Procession of firefighting equipment escorted the hearse of longtime fireman Carl Martin

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Many of his fellow fire fighters turned out to honor the service of James 'Pappy' Carl Martin on Thursday July 7, 2022. He served over 30 years with North Haven Fire Department.

John Young: “I’ve been out of money, but I’ve never been broke.”

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John Young, long-time New Albany resident, entrepreneur, developer and visionary died on June 26, 2022. New Albany owes a lot of its current good fortune to Young's decades of persistent vision, effort and unfailing support.
NEMiss.News Eric Thomas, New Albany Code Enforcement Officer

Eric Thomas honored as Mississippi Building Official of the Year

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Congratulations to Eric Thomas, New Albany's Building/Code Enforcement Officer, who was recently named Mississippi's Building Official of the Year.
NEMiss.News Machell Kirk retirement

Machell Kirk to retire from BNA Bank

VP Of Human Resources Machell Kirk is retiring from BNA Bank after over 42 years of service.
NEMiss.News Casey Shackelford

Casey Shackelford joins BNA Bank

BNA Bank of New Albany MS announces that Casey Shackelford has joined BNA as a Business Development Officer.
NEMiss.News Daisy award winner Joann Burks, RN

Baptist Union County recognizes Joann Burks, RN, who performs above and beyond expectations

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Congratulations to Joann Burks, RN at Baptist-Union County Hospital, who recently received the Daisy award for Extraordinary Nurses.
NEMiss.News Hillsdale house fire

South Hillsdale house fire apparently caused by in-wall heater

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The New Albany Fire Department quickly extinguished a fire on South Hillsdale and two residents were treated for minor injuries at the scene.