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!

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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.

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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…
missing man mcquary

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…
NEMiss.News Pedestrian fatality identified

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 Pedestrian fatality identified

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 Pedestrian fatality identified

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 BNSF overpass at Snyder St. 4-14-22

Thursday brought noticeable progress in work on BNSF overpass across Snyder Street in New Albany

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Some may think the lead-up to Thursday has been slow-going since BNSF closed the Snyder St. overpass in February. But BNSF work crews made a lot of visible progress on 4-14-22.
NEMiss.News Storm Damage

Strong winds, possible lightning strike cause widespread damage Wednesday in northeast Mississippi

Powerful storms cause widespread damage in northeast Mississippi, but no serious injuries reported thus far.
NEMiss.News Fatal Crash

Benton County man killed in Union County Tuesday morning when his vehicle collides with a truck carrying oxygen

One Benton County man was killed Tuesday morning, April 12, in motor vehicle accident on Interstate 22 near County Rd 2 overpass.
NEMiss.News Thomas Wholesale Furniture fire

Men indicted and arrested in connection with ferocious fire in Union County in 2019

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Two men have been indicted for arson and arrested for the early morning fire on June 26, 2019, that destroyed Thomas Wholesale Furniture and a Masterbilt storage facility in Union County, MS.
NEMiss.News NAFD revives dog

NAFD firemen revive family dog after extinguishing home fire

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New Albany Fire Department saved a family's home and the family pet. Good work, guys, as usual.
NEMiss.News Shooting Fatality

Man believed to have fled scene of murder last month in Union County was himself murdered at his home Sunday afternoon, April 3

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Victim of shooting death in Jericho community today was at the scene of an Alpine murder in March.
NEMiss.News Grandview fire

New Albany firemen quickly put down Friday fire at Grandview residence, limit more extensive damage to home

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The New Albany Fire Department's quick action once again limits damages caused by a house fire.
NEMiss.News Northeast MS March 30 storms

Wednesday storm causes significant property damage but no injuries in northeast Mississippi

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Heavy thunderstorms blew through Northeast Mississippi Wednesday evening, bringing winds, rain and tornado sirens throughout the area.
NEmiss. News Passing the gavel 2022

New Albany School Board passes the gavel to new president

New Albany School Board passes the gavel to new president, March 2022.
NEMiss.News ATV Accident image

Child on four-wheeler struck by motor vehicle near East Union School Sunday  

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An auto struck a child in an ATV on the highway on Sunday March 20th. The accident occurred near the East Union Attendance Center.
NEMiss.News 2022 Congressional Art Competition

Time to get your entry in for the Congressional Art Competition

Calling artistically talented high school students: the deadline for entries to the 2022 Congressional Art Competition is April 28, 2022.
NEMiss.News Pedestrian fatality identified

Coroner identifies pedestrian who died on I-22 Wednesday evening

The person killed at I-22 and Munsford Drive in New Albany on Wednesday March 16, has been identified by the Union County Coroner.
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