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…

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…
NEMiss.News Disturbance at Mexican store

Sunday afternoon disturbance sends one to jail

One person was booked as a result of a Sunday afternoon disturbance call that brought out several officers of the New Albany Police Department.
NEMiss.News Jessica Stacks flier in store window

Jessica Stacks missing since New Year’s Day: a nine month review of the search and investigation

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This review of the search for Jessica Stacks included previously unpublished information from the investigation.
NEMiss.News Emergency Broadband benefit logo

Presley Highlights $50 Broadband Monthly Discount

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PSC Commissioner Brandon Presley wants consumers to know they may qualify for a monthly discount for broadband service. Check here for more information on eligibility.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Sheriff's Dept. arrests

Woman and man arrested for stealing checks from local mail boxes; forgery and drug charges also

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Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards announces two arrests in local check theft/fraudulent check cashing crime. Drug charges were also placed against one of those arrested.
NEMiss.News Coroner vehicle

Coroner investigates death of woman in Alpine community of Union County

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A deceased woman, found yesterday near a pond in northeast Union County, has been identified, but the cause of death is as yet unknown.
NEMiss.News NAFD student education

NAFD firefighters teach local school children about fire prevention and safety

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New Albany Fire Department teaches pre-k and kindergarten students at NAES about fire prevention and safety.
NEMiss.News ICC homecoming court 2021

2021 Itawamba Community College Homecoming Court

Congratulations to the Itawamba Community College 2021 Homecoming Court.
NEMiss.News Tupelo City Board meeting Sept. 7, 2021

Tupelo City Council remembers 9-11, addresses employees’ retirement, replacement and reappointments

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The Tupelo City Council remembered September 11, 2001, and dealt with current retirement, replacement and reappointment matters. Debbie Brangenberg's 30 years of service to the city were praised.
NEMiss.News Eric Thomas, Code Enforcement Officer

A variety of in-house skills bring Fire station #2 expansion to life

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Several people already working for the city offered their skills on the 1800 square foot expansion of Fire Station # 2.
NEMiss.News New Albany Fire Chief, Mark Whiteside

Chief urges program to improve community safety and fire department performance in New Albany

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New Albany Fire Chief Mark Whiteside presented a proposal for a full-time Community Risk Reduction (CRR) position. A CRR officer would improve community safety in many ways, as well as help lower property insurance premiums by reducing risks in New Albany.
NEMiss.News COVID testing tent, Baptist Union County

Mississippi solidly in number two spot nationally in COVID deaths per million population, gaining quickly on New Jersey

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As Mark Twain once said about news reports of his own death having been "premature," news reports of Mississippi being in the number one spot for COVID deaths per million of population may still be a bit premature. But Mark Twain did eventually die, and, astonishingly, it looks like our lightly populated state will soon outpace far more populous states to claim the shameful title of Number One state in deaths per million.

Old wastewater treatment facility probably will never be RV park.

Even if all the property cannot be reclaimed and used, the move should reduce the odor problem in the park and sportsplex areas.
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