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…
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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…
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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…

NA police identify suspect in drive-by shooting

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UPDATE New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson said they have identified and are looking for a suspect in a drive-by shooting earlier today. The suspect is Corey Darrell Collins, 30, of 842 Spruce St. in Hickory Flat. A warrant was issued…
NorthMS news First MS positive coronavirus patientus

Suspect shot in Tupelo fleeing New Albany police

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TUPELO - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an incident that began in New Albany early Saturday and ended in East Tupelo with a suspect being shot near the Tupelo Children’s Mansion. New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson…
Northeast MS news Make a Wish cystic fibrosis

Make-A-Wish sending Union Co. boy to Disney World

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Union County MS - When 7-year-old Benjamin Bullock alights from the plane in Orlando on March 7, he will begin fulfillment of a wish fit for most any young boy. He will get to meet The Incredible Hulk and that superhero’s colleagues, as well…

Nettleton Woman Shot, Two Suspects Arrested

Nettleton- Donald J Denton Sr. 45, and Donald J Denton Jr. 23, were both arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault today.  At 1:56 am, Lee County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a home on CR 100 in Nettleton. Upon arrival, officers…

Emergency management director gives home preparedness hints.

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This past week was Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi and Union County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton offered some easy tips anyone can make use of. We are in a fairly high tornado risk area, have experienced a few…
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Fatal Shooting in Lee County

Lee County- A fatal shooting took place in Lee County. On Monday, February 24, Lee County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to A 1 Tire Company at 2856 HWY 178 in Skyline. According to the caller, several people had been shot at the business. After…
Northeast MS news Boys and Girls Club Bus damages

Small bus and auto collide on Highway 15

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New Albany, MS - An auto collided with a Boys and Girls Club bus in front of the New Albany School District central office about 3:15. The accident was still being investigated, but the damage to each vehicle appeared to be minor. New Albany…
NorthMS news First MS positive coronavirus patientus

Lee County Vehicle Burglaries

Tupelo- In December 2019, The Lee County Sheriff’s Office made several arrests in a string of vehicle break ins in the county. The arrests consisted of one adult a few minors. According to the Sheriff's office, the vehicles  were located…
NorthMS news First MS positive coronavirus patientus

Lee County Corrections Officers Attacked

Tupelo- On January 18, corrections officers working at the Lee County Jail were attacked. 20 year old Quartaveous K. Lyles was charged with 2 counts of simple assault on an officer. Correctional officers were alerted to inmates causing problems…

FYI Weekend Travelers: Landslide in Choctow Co. closes highway

Choctaw County MS. - TRAFFIC ADVISORY: MDOT TRAFFIC ADVISORY For Immediate Release: Land slide closes State Route 9 Choctaw County WHO: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). WHAT: Emergency highway closure. WHEN:…
northeast MS news author Carl Purdon

Pontotoc thriller writer Carl Purdon’s books blend Merle Haggard, Mark Twain

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PONTOTOC MS-- Carl Purdon is a Pontotoc-born and reared writer who overcame severe shyness, self-doubt, and procrastination to get where he is. A life-long resident of Pontotoc County, he’s the author of six entertaining, realistic contemporary…

Lee County deputies arrest teen in school threat

Tupelo MS-Wednesday morning a post was made via social media concerning a threat to area schools. The threat did not specify any individual or school, as was believed to be an isolated instance. The suspect, a 14 year old male was arrested…