Archived, searchable stories, not of an emergency nature, but deemed to be  broadly important or interesting stories to the community as a whole. This designation may be attached to any individual story in any category. It may include news, events, personalities, 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.…

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…

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…

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…
Northeast MS News Ted DiBiase

Ted “Million Dollar Man” DiBiase reaps $2 million from MDHS for ministry

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New Albany, MS - News and Commentary: Last week’s story about the state auditor arresting six people for embezzling millions intended for the poorest people in the state was shocking for most Mississippians. The account of the case posted…

Beloved community house getting new life

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A place where many older residents used to spend weekend nights and possibly danced with someone of the opposite sex for the first time is getting a new life. Workers are in the process of renovating the city’s approximately 60-year-old…
New Albany Tree falls during thunderstorm

Local emergency crews respond quickly to weather emergency

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Wind from an afternoon thunderstorm sent a tree crashing onto a house on Ridgeland Circle about 3:30 PM, Wednesday, Feb. 12. Emergency crews from the New Albany fire, police and utility departments responded to the scene. Although the…
Little Tallahatchie River in Union County NEMiss.News

Area escaped flooding Tuesday but may not today

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Union County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton said Tuesday afternoon that the county had escaped any serious flooding so far, but he was concerned about the rains and possible storms forecast for Wednesday going into Thursday. “If…

Retiring fire chief Steve Coker reflects on years of service

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New Albany Fire Chief Steve Coker is retiring after 28 years of service, but it’s hardly because of waning interest. Friends and co-workers say he lives and breathes fire protection. It’s health issues that are necessitating his change. He…
New Albany MS MDHS embezellment scandal

Connecting the dots: the MDHS embezzlement scandal

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The cast of characters, villains and heroes, in the Mississippi Department of Human Resources (MDHS) case seems to grow by the hour. Here’s an attempt to connect the players and what little is known thus far of the plot in this shameful drama: Mississippi…

Officers investigate shots fired report near Blue Springs

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The Union County Sheriff's Department investigated a report of shots fired near Blue Springs about 2 p.m. Monday. While the incident remained under investigation, it appeared from early reports that a shot hit the ground near the porch of…

State of the city school district good, superintendent says

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New Albany schools are continuing to improve in nearly every respect, Superintendent Dr. Lance Evans told trustees this past week. In a “State of the District” report, he said the district had improved from 46thbest out of 149 districts…
New Albany MS Ideology in the extreme

Opinion: “After me, you come first”

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New Albany, MS - Government, whether local, state or federal, is responsible for using its citizens' funds appropriately to perform its constitutional duties. Through manipulation of these public duties, pockets are lined and power is gained…

Fire on West Bankhead extinguished

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The New Albany Fire Department responded to a fire call reported about 7:40 p.m. at 1117 W. Bankhead St. Friday. The fire appeared to be in the former Harrison Motors building with a lot of smoke but this is unverified, waiting on the official…
animal neglect glidewell lee county

Lee County Deputies arrest one for animal neglect

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Lee County, MS - From the Lee County Sheriff's Office comes a sad tale of animal neglect. Unfortunately, one animal was found to be beyond assistance. Maridee Glidwell, 44 years of age, was charged with four counts of animal neglect. Her…

Fire chief announces retirement plans to aldermen

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Fire Chief Steve Coker announced at the New Albany Board of Aldermen’s meeting Tuesday that he plans to retire effective Feb. 28 due to health reasons. Coker has a long firefighting history, having served as volunteer before becoming chief…