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.…
NEMiss.News Gov. William Winter dies

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 Gov. William Winter dies

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 Gov. William Winter dies

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 Tallahatchie River at CR 46

Jessica Stacks missing ten days; Sheriff says “not ready to quit looking for her”

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  It has been ten full days since Jessica Stacks, age 28, disappeared somewhere along the Tallahatchie River in the western part of Union County, Mississippi. The law enforcement search for Stacks has been continual since then. However,…
NEMiss.News Miss New Albany Hospitality

Miss New Albany Pageant is precursor to state hospitality competition

New Albany Main Street and the office of Community Development are preparing to host their second annual Miss New Albany pageant. The pageant is scheduled for Feb. 20 at the Magnolia Civic Center and is a precursor to Miss Hospitality Mississippi. Last…
NEMiss.news police blue lights

Sheriff’s deputy injured going from one wreck to another

Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said one of his deputies, Tanner Golding, was slightly injured leaving one accident scene and responding to another about 6:30 p.m. Thursday. “He was at a wreck on Hwy. 30 West and handed it over to the…
NEMiss.News Sardis Lake

Woman still missing with no new clues after nearly week’s search

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  Sheriff Jimmy Edwards reported still no success Thursday after another full day’s search for Jessica Stacks, reported missing almost a week ago. The Union County Sheriff’s Department learned she was missing about 10 p.m. Friday,…
NEMiss.news Jessica Stacks still missing

Officials exhausting options in search for woman missing in Tallahatchie river bottom

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  Twenty-eight-year-old Jessica Stacks of the Harmony community still had not been found late Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 5, Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said. She was reported missing somewhere along the Tallahatchie River Friday, Jan. 1, in a…
NEMiss.News Tallahatchie River high water

No success yet in search for woman missing along Tallahatchie River in Union County

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Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards reported no new results late Monday night, Jan. 4, in the search for 28-year-old Jessica Stacks. She was reported missing somewhere along the the Tallahatchie River late Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. Edwards said…
NEMiss.news Jessica Stacks missing near Tallahatchie River

Missing woman update: Search with thermal imaging drones continues

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A night time search using thermal imaging drones continued for Jessica Stacks, missing near the Tallahatchie River.
NEMiss.News Tallahatchie River search for missing woman

Search for woman missing along Tallahatchie River to resume at 8 a.m. Sunday

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Local officials temporarily suspended search for woman missing along the Little Tallahatchie River in Union County.
NEMiss.news Sylvia's

Retrospect on 2020

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What NEMiss.News stories got the highest readership during 2020? A retrospect on 2020 looks back at the most-read stories of last year.
NEMiss.News Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign

Extra local police are on duty looking out for impaired drivers over holidays

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The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Christmas-New Year's blitz campaign is on December 18 - January 1, 2021. Drive safely!
NEMiss.news So. Central Ave fire

Quick-acting passerby helps fire department save family’s home and Christmas

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Alert passerby and quick fire response save New Albany home and family Christmas
NEMiss.News Gov. William Winter dies

Former Mississippi Governor William Winter dead at age 97

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Missississippi's former Governor William Winter died today, December 19, 2020, at age 97.