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…
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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…
NEMiss.News Youth of the Year 2026 Boys & Girls Club

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 Youth of the Year 2026 Boys & Girls Club

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 Youth of the Year 2026 Boys & Girls Club

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 Baptism photo 1

Museum seeks help with identification of those in 3 vintage baptism photos

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        Please share this with your "older" family and friends.     “Look, there’s water. What would keep me from being baptized?” (Acts 8:36) Since the founding of New Albany outdoor…
NEMiss.News Dennis Clayton retirement

Dennis Clayton is retiring after 18 years of covering sports in the New Albany area

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Dennis Clayton is retiring after 18 years of covering sports in the Union County area. Many well-wishers gathered to honor him at his recent retirement party at the Museum.
Nemiss.News ParkaPalooza 2026

Something for everyone on May 30 at the 2026 ParkaPalooza, a fundraiser for Park Along the River

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The 2026 ParkaPalooza fund raiser for Park Along the River will present a car show, live music, hands-on activities, nature education, food trucks, games, pony rides & more. All proceeds will go to the Reimagining New Albany's Park Along the River Project.
NEMiss.News Oxford Middle School

Oxford Police Department evacuates Oxford Middle School

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Oxford MS Middle School has been evacuated due to a threat.
NEMiss.News Positive rental reporting credit

Positive rental payment records can now help would-be home buyers

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As of April 2026, renters with good payment records can get credit for positive reports on rental payment history.
NEmiss.News Major biden on White House Lawn, January 2021

Steve Patterson: The Adventures of Major Biden, the President’s Roguish Dog

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Guest author Steve Patterson reveals "the true story" of what happened to Joe Biden's dog Major when he left the White House. And he would know that story well.

Suspect fleeing on foot after shots fired

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A report has been made of gunshots near the New Albany Lowes.
NEMiss.News Old South Spring Training

New Albany Fire Department hosts Spring Training event

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The New Albany Fire Department hosted the Annual Spring Training event for about 50 fire fighters from several Mississippi departments.
NEMiss.News Double murder victims

Panola County law enforcement seeks public information in double murder investigation

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On March 1, 2026, two murder victims, both from the Memphis area, were discovered in a remote area of Panola County. They may possibly have been there to transact a purchase from Facebook Marketplace.
NEMiss.News voting day

Tuesday February 24 is Special Election Day for New Albany’s Third Ward

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Heads up, New Albany Ward Three voters! Tomorrow is the Special Election to chose who will complete the 3+ remaining years of former Alderman Kevin Dale White's four year term. Grab your ID and go vote.
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UMMC suspends some services after cyberattack

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The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson has reported a cyber attack on February 19. Their statewide clinics are being closed.
NEMiss.News Youth of the Year 2026 Boys & Girls Club

Ezekiel H. of New Albany Boys & Girls Club named 2026 North Mississippi YOUTH OF THE YEAR

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Congratulations to Ezekiel H. of the New Albany Boys & Girls Club for being named 2026 Youth of the Year for North Mississippi Boys & Girls Clubs.
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