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…

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…

Christmas on Bankhead to feature tree lighting Thursday

“All are welcome!” is the call from New Albany Main Street Association and Magnolia Civic Center-Ciné Theatre as they bring the second annual holiday-spirited evening to downtown New Albany this Thursday, Nov. 19. The event will begin…
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New Albany Christmas parade cancelled due to COVID

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Mayor Tim Kent said Monday morning that the New Albany Christmas Parade has been cancelled for this year. The community Christmas tree lighting set for this Thursday will go on as scheduled, however. "We've been talking about it a couple…

Fire departments have had busy two days with variety of calls

County and City Fire Departments have stayed busy Friday and Saturday so far, according to Fire Chief Mark Whiteside. As of 4 p.m. Saturday, area department calls included an automobile accident including entrapment, several emergency medical…

Officers in second extended high-speed pursuit in a week

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It’s rare for the sheriff’s department to have high-speed pursuits but officers have had two extended such chases just this past week. The most recent was late Friday night in the western part of the county and had the potential for a…

Veterans Luminary Trail drive-through is this evening

Because COVID-19 has limited activities honoring veterans on Veterans Day, the American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring a special Veterans Luminary Trail today, Saturday. The program will be a drive-through event to be held on Tallahatchie…

Police have busy Tuesday with three different felony incidents

Tuesday, Nov. 10, proved to be a busy day for New Albany police with three different sets of felony arrests. There was an armed robbery, stolen checks and a car destroying a shed. Chief Chris Robertson said the first incident came about…

Highest-risk Mississippians could see COVID vaccine next month

Multiple news sources are reporting that the recently-announced Pfizer coronavirus vaccine could be available on a limited basis in Mississippi as soon as next month. This came through a briefing by state health officer Dr. Thomas Dodds and…

Blue Springs couple in custody after 120-mhp chase in and out of three counties

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Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said a Blue Springs couple was taken into custody early Wednesday evening after a high-speed pursuit that at times got over 120 mph and ranged in and out of three counties. Edwards had only preliminary information because…

New Albany is last WIC food center closing until eWIC card is piloted

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is closing the New Albany WIC Food Center. The last day for participants to pick up food packages is Nov. 25. The…

Government offices will close Wednesday, Veterans Day

Governmental offices and a few businesses will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Garbage collection will not be affected in the city or county. No community commemoration is planned for Wednesday but schools…

Library staff selected to lead New Albany Christmas Parade

The New Albany Christmas Parade will be Monday, Nov. 30, and sponsors are breaking tradition somewhat by naming an organization as grand marshal instead of an individual. This year’s grand marshal will be the Union County Library System…

Six Union County soldiers died in sinking of single ship January 26, 1944 near Anzio Beachhead

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By Jill N. Smith Director Union County Heritage Museum   PFC. Howard Camp of Blue Springs, MS was one of six Union County soldiers, along with 18 other Mississippians killed on January 26, 1944, when a U.S. Navy Landing Ship…
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