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…
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…
Union County MS Reid named Baptist CNO

Baptist Union County names Heather Reid new Chief Nursing Officer

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NEW ALBANY, Miss., February 18, 2020 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced Heather Reid, BSN, RN, has been named chief nursing officer. Randy White, who has served as chief nursing officer since 2011, has accepted the…
NEMissnews Jackson MS Pearl River flood 1983

Pearl River to crest at Jackson Monday at level below 1983

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Jackson MS - Pearl River waters are spilling into portions of the Jackson MS area. Many local residents can easily recall the devastating flooding of 1983, when the Pearl River rose to 39.58 feet. Though officials have slightly lowered the…
New Albany Tree falls during thunderstorm

Local emergency crews respond quickly to weather emergency

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Wind from an afternoon thunderstorm sent a tree crashing onto a house on Ridgeland Circle about 3:30 PM, Wednesday, Feb. 12. Emergency crews from the New Albany fire, police and utility departments responded to the scene. Although the…
Little Tallahatchie River in Union County NEMiss.News

Area escaped flooding Tuesday but may not today

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Union County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton said Tuesday afternoon that the county had escaped any serious flooding so far, but he was concerned about the rains and possible storms forecast for Wednesday going into Thursday. “If…

Main Street and Humane Society Shamrock Shuffle Together on the Tanglefoot

New Albany Main Street and Union County Humane Society are happy to announce the 2020 Shamrock Shuffle. The organizations have put together an event to raise funds for services that are provided for homeless animals. The event will also pay…

Officers investigate shots fired report near Blue Springs

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The Union County Sheriff's Department investigated a report of shots fired near Blue Springs about 2 p.m. Monday. While the incident remained under investigation, it appeared from early reports that a shot hit the ground near the porch of…

Voter registration deadline is Monday

Monday, Feb. 10, is the deadline to register to vote in the March 10 presidential preference primary. That’s also the deadline to update your voter registration information if you have changed address or other status. Otherwise, you may face…

Fire on West Bankhead extinguished

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The New Albany Fire Department responded to a fire call reported about 7:40 p.m. at 1117 W. Bankhead St. Friday. The fire appeared to be in the former Harrison Motors building with a lot of smoke but this is unverified, waiting on the official…
New Albany MS Mitias Orthopaedics whistleblower law suit

MS Northern Dist. Attorney joins civil suit against Mitias Orthopaedics of New Albany

New Albany, MS - The United States Department of Justice has intervened in a whistleblower lawsuit filed against New Albany-based Mitias Orthopaedics, which allegedly submitted false claims for injectable knee devices. Below is the statement…
animal neglect glidewell lee county

Lee County Deputies arrest one for animal neglect

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Lee County, MS - From the Lee County Sheriff's Office comes a sad tale of animal neglect. Unfortunately, one animal was found to be beyond assistance. Maridee Glidwell, 44 years of age, was charged with four counts of animal neglect. Her…

Fire chief announces retirement plans to aldermen

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Fire Chief Steve Coker announced at the New Albany Board of Aldermen’s meeting Tuesday that he plans to retire effective Feb. 28 due to health reasons. Coker has a long firefighting history, having served as volunteer before becoming chief…

Apparently lightning strike causes fire damage to home

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New Albany Fire responded to a reported lightning strike that hit a home and smoke coming from the structure at 812 Grandview Dr. just after 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to deputy chief Mark Whiteside. Fire units along with NAPD and Union…