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

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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
Northeast Mississippi road work NEMiss.News

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…
I-22 single lane NEMiss.news

Most of north Mississippi shut down by winter storm – and more to come

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MDOT and local community road crews are working hard to clear a path for north Mississippians after winter storm moves through.

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wintry mix tests electrical power providers NEMiss.news

Area electrical power providers ready to deal with winter storm

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Work of area electrical power providers in routine tree trimming to be tested by a predicted line of winter storms.
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Winter storm warning in effect: be prepared for emergencies

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Winter storm warnings are in effect for the Mid-South; heed precautions for travel, household preparations and pet safety.
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New Albany Wal-Mart will be giving COVID vaccine this week

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The New Albany Wal-Mart is one of 31 Mississippi Wal-Marts that will be giving COVID-19 vaccinations. Signup is expected to begin today with actual vaccinations to start Friday. Appointments are likely to go quickly, however, because each…
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Narcotics officers raid Northeast Mississippi stores for selling illegal drugs

]For several months, the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit (NMNU) and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN) have been conducting a joint investigation into the sale of an illegal Schedule I Controlled Substance. This product was being sold…
Architect Ross Barkley with Fred's plan NEMiss.News

Converting Fred’s building into municipal center could start in May, depending on bids

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  The renovation of the former Fred’s store into a municipal complex may start as early as May, depending on how much the pandemic has inflated construction materials costs. City officials met with New Albany native  and architect…
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Tupelo police looking for burglar who broke into car dealership

  Crime Stoppers of North East Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need your assistance in locating the person responsible for Burglary of a Commercial Building and Felony Fleeing. On 1/20/2021 at approximately midnight,…
NorthMS news First MS positive coronavirus patientus

Blue Mountain student struck and killed by vehicle on West Bankhead Thursday night

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  EDITED New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson issued the following statement to NEMiss.news Friday afternoon: On Thursday January 28th, 2021 at about 9:50 p.m., the New Albany Police Dept. received a call that a pedestrian…
Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards NEMiss.News

Search for Jessica Stacks, missing four weeks, actively continues

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  Jessica Stacks was reported missing from the Tallahatchie River bottom four weeks ago today. Despite having no new information, Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards is still leading an active search. “There’s no update, nothing…
Northeast Mississippi road work NEMiss.News

Wondering what Northeast Mississippi road work detours may be in your future?

Find out if your common travel routes are involved in upcoming roadwork being done by MDOT.