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…
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…
Northeast MS news rare domestic travel advisory from CDC

Hinted-at quarantine turns into rare domestic travel advisory

Washington DC - Domestic travel advisory: Early yesterday, March 28,  President Trump hinted in a Tweet that he might place parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut under a short-term, enforced quarantine, perhaps as early as later the…
New Albany MS stokes services

Stokes Supermarket near normal, offers special services for vulnerable customers

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Things are not exactly normal, but are getting back to normal, at one of Northeast Mississippi’s longest established owner-operated grocery stores. “We still have a few empty shelves, but we’re getting back closer to normal,” said…

Public urged to stay away from utility workers

MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION  For Immediate Release:  March 24, 2020 JACKSON, Mississippi—The Mississippi Public Service Commission is urging the public to stay away from utility crews working in the field. “These employees…
Northeast MS news Ms is 12th in Covid-19 statistics

Mississippi Today: MS is now nation’s 12th highest in Covid-19

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Republished by permission of Mississippi Today:   Editor’s note: Case data was compiled Tuesday, March 24 as of 4 p.m. Eastern Time from individual state health departments, as compiled by The COVID Tracking Project, and matched…
Northeast MS news Tax deadline extended

FYI – Federal tax filing deadline extended to July 15, 2020

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Washington DC - In case you missed it amongst all the other news flying around these days: The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced on March 21st that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended…

MDEQ advises people to not flush disinfecting wipes and paper towels

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is advising people to not flush disinfecting wipes, paper towels, or similar products in toilets but to dispose of them in household garbage. These items can cause damage to wastewater…
New Albany MS MS dept of health First flu

MS COVID-19 3-24-2020: cases rise steeply

About the case count: The MS Department of Health currently updates its map and statistics each morning with test results from the previous day. Outside laboratories also report positive test results, which are included the totals. As of…

Union supervisors join in asking for dining room closure, provide economic assistance links

Homeland Security Director and the Union County Board of Supervisors issued a statement Monday asking that all restaurants and bars suspend dine-in service immediately to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 illness. The statement noted…
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