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…
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…
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.…

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…

Lightning likely caused rare double gas meter fires

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In an occurrence that New Albany Light, Gas and Water Manager Bill Mattox said he has only heard of a few times, lightning apparently caused two natural gas meters to catch on fire early Friday last week. Fire crews were called to an apparent…
NEMiss.news Second burglary suspect in custody

New Albany now has second gun shop burglary suspect in custody.

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A second suspect in the June 5 burglary of the 2A Armaments gun shop and Pure gas station and resulting high-speed pursuit, has been returned to New Albany, according to Police Chief Chris Robertson. The chief said the Memphis Fugitive Task…

Union, Lee arrests bring end to string of church burglaries

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Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards and Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson announced arrests Monday in connection with a string of church burglaries that have plagued both counties for the past several weeks. They expressed frustration that their…

Couple sought in car theft now face church burglary charges

The couple recently arrested in Florida for a car theft here are also facing church burglary charges and under investigation for possible other crimes. Police Chief Chris Robertson said the two, Daniel Cruz Britt, 33, 219 E. Hud St., Leesburg,…

Fire department battles two blazes at same time overnight

The New Albany Fire Department responded to two calls at the same time on Union Hill Road a little after 3 a.m. Friday – both believed to be weather-related according to Fire Chief Mark Whiteside. “We were dispatched overnight to a gas…

Light, gas and water main office closed

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New Albany Light, Gas and Water manager Bill Mattox announced that the administrative office on Cleveland Street, including the drive-through lane, is closed until further notice. Some employees tested positive for coronavirus and the decision…

Auto theft suspects in custody

New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson is reporting that a couple wanted in connection with an auto theft here this past week have been taken into custody in Florida. Daniel Cruz Britt, 33, and Kalley Breanne Foreman, 24, were wanted for…

Police ask public for help finding auto theft suspects

The New Albany Police Department is asking for the public’s health in locating two suspects in a recent auto theft. Chief Chris Robertson said they are looking for Daniel Cruz Britt, 33, and Kalley Breanne Foreman, 24, whose last known…
New Albany MS MS dept of health First flu

Parents now able to print Immunization Certificates directly from MSDH

Northeast MS  — In an effort to ease the stress on parents during back-to-school preparation, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) now offers a convenient way for parents to check their child’s immunizations record online and…

Law cracking down on stores selling potentially dangerous chemicals to kids

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City and county law enforcement officers served simultaneous search warrants on four area convenience stores Wednesday and seized thousands of dollars worth of illegal and unknown products the stores were selling to minors. The businesses…
NEMiss.news New Albany MS Schools Admin. Office start of schools

Fear and uncertainty prevail about the start of school in Mississippi

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The start of school in Mississippi has been the cause of much fear, uncertainty and confusion. Experts disagree on what is the best course. In most cases, local school boards will make the decision.

City and county law enforcement investigating church break-ins

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Someone broke into the Blue Springs Baptist Church and the Moss HIll Baptist Church in New Albany.