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.…
Northwest MS news

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…
Northwest MS news

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…
Northwest MS 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…

Area escapes serious damage despite high winds

Union Countians may have been caught off guard by the high winds that hit the area shortly before midnight Sunday. Warnings of moderately high severe thunderstorm and tornado risk had been predicted for days but this area dodged all but rain…
NEMiss.news threatening weather tornado alerts

North MS escapes serious damage so far: weather threat continues into early Monday

Sunday, April 12, 2020, 10:20 pm Northeast Mississippi appears to have escaped much damage in the strong storms that struck the southern half of the state Sunday afternoon. There were a few reports of trees down and damage to small structures,…
NEMiss.News Baptist hospital signs honor all healthcare workers

Baptist Union Co. recognizes all healthcare workers face high COVID-19 risks

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Besides the normal physical and mental stresses of caring for sick people, all healthcare workers face additional risks during the COVID-19 crisis – life and death risks. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County (BMHUC) in New Albany is the…
NEMiss.news Fields of Beauty Ingomar Mounds

Connecting with the Creator when all the churches are closed  

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It’s a perplexing Easter Sunday for most people in Northeast Mississippi. For the first time since Christians settled in Mississippi in the 19th century, there will be no gatherings in Christian churches to celebrate the Resurrection. No Easter…

New Albany garbage schedule changes Thursday and Friday

City of New Albany offices will be closed Good Friday. Thursday and Friday’s garbage routes will be picked up on Thursday
NEMiss.news Lost cat Sylvia

Searching for Sylvia, Michigan cat lost in New Albany

Animal lovers in New Albany and Tupelo are hoping to rescue Sylvia. She is a gray and cream Siamese cat who escaped from a truck on the New Albany Pilot parking on March 23. Michigan truck driver, Melissa Rojas, says Sylvia somehow got out…
Northeast MS news Plain speaking about social distancing

What’s coming: An epidemiologist speaks plainly

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  Editor’s Note: Yesterday evening (Saturday) we observed clusters of people in Northeast Mississippi neighborhoods and other public places, standing around in groups shoulder-to-shoulder, openly ignoring social distancing guidelines.…

Rainfall more than 60 percent above normal for the year so far

It you think it’s been raining a lot this year, you’re right. In three months we have received nearly 40 per cent of the average rainfall for the entire year. The average for New Albany is 57 inches, as compare to 38 years for the country…
NEMiss.news threatening weather tornado alerts

Make Matt proud: Get in your safe places today (and FAQs about sheltering in place)

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Editor's note: Most people in these parts take tornadoes seriously, especially those who have had up close and personal experience with one. They appreciate the dedication of  Matt Laubhan (and others) to their safety. They pay attention when…
NEMiss.news drive through coronavirus testing

Drive through coronavirus testing available all three Friendship Clinics

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Northeast MS -The three Friendship Medical Clinics in Lee, Pontotoc and Union counties are offering coronavirus testing on a “drive-through” basis. The persons getting the tests do not leave their automobiles. The lab personnel doing…
NEMiss.news Tupelo Transit closed by positive Covid-19 case

Tupelo Transit closed until April 7 due to Covid-19 positive driver

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Tupelo MS - The City of Tupelo has announced that Tupelo Transit, operated by Northeast Community Services will be closed until April 7, 2020. A Tupelo Transit driver has tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus on Saturday March 28th. …
Northwest MS news

How many will COVID-19 kill?

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Will the coronavirus kill 2.2-million Americans within the next six months? Or will only a million people die of the new virus before it runs it course in 12 to 18 months? How many Mississippians will die and how many will perish in the counties…