Archived, searchable posts of Northeast Mississippi area news stories covering a variety of topics of  importance and/or interest to the local community.

New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

,
Guest Author Steve Patterson wrote this special Thanksgiving Day post in 2019. We hope our readers will enjoy reading Steve's Thanksgiving thoughts as they give thought to their own blessings.
NEMiss.News Dr. Shane Scott at IMPC, COVID-19

Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.

,
  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

,
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…
missing man mcquary

Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning

,
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…
NEMiss.News Two car wreck on HWY 15 bridge in 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 Two car wreck on HWY 15 bridge in 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 Two car wreck on HWY 15 bridge in 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 New Albany Municipal Building nears completion

New Albany’s new Municipal Complex nearly ready for occupancy

,
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

,
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

,
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

,
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.
NEMiss.News Brush fire

Wildfire risk high. Outdoor burn ban remains in place

,
Union County of one of more than two dozen Mississippi counties that are currently under a burn ban. The Mississippi River, at near-record low water levels, is revealing remains of century-old wrecks.
NEMiss.News Dry grass

Union County MS is officially under a Burn Ban

,
Union County, Mississippi, has been placed under an official BURN BAN. Check post to see the notification from the Board of Supervisors.
NEMiss.News Auto wrecks, burns on Hwy 30

Fiery single car wreck sends one to hospital Friday afternoon

A single motor vehicle wreck on Highway 30 resulted in a fire that destroyed the auto and sent one person to the Baptist Hospital in Oxford. Two fire departments responded to the accident report.
NEMiss.News NAFD searching for smoke source

NAFD responds to reports of smoke, but no fire found

,
New Albany Fire Department responded to a report of smoke, but could not find any fire in the historic North Side neighborhood. Citizens are reminded that recent very dry weather adds to the likelihood of fire.
NEMiss.News West Union One Stop

Coordinated crew brought off a quick change heist Friday night in west Union County

,
The Union County Sheriff's Offices is seeking public assistance in solving a 'quick change heist' in West Union. Check post for information on four individuals being sought.
NEMiss.News Dry grass

September rainfall in New Albany well below normal

Very little rain has fallen in New Albany during the month of September 2022. This will come as no surprise to local farmers, gardeners or those who desire lush green lawns.
NEMiss.News Multiple vehicle wreck

Tuesday afternoon wreck involving two semi-trailer trucks and small van sent two to Baptist Hospital

,
New Albany Fire Chief Mark Whiteside says a "perfect storm" was averted in a multiple vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 15 and Sam T. Barkley Dr. Two persons were transported to Baptist Union County Hospital.
NEMiss.News Two car wreck on HWY 15 bridge in New Albany

Two car wreck in New Albany early Saturday evening sends injured to hospital

A two automobile accident with entrapment tied up traffic in all directions from the Highway 15 bridge near Hwy 15 and Bankhead St. intersection early Saturday evening. Extent of injuries is unknown.
×