Archived, searchable posts of Northeast Mississippi area news stories covering a variety of topics of  importance and/or interest to the local community.

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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.
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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…
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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…
Northeast MS news COVID-19 threat is real

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…
Northeast MS news COVID-19 threat is real

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…
Northeast MS news COVID-19 threat is real

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…
Northeast MS news mid-south coronavirus

MS’s current COVID-19 case statistics, MS testing sites

Jackson, MS - The Mississippi State  Department of Health updated coronavirus statistics for Mississippi. As of 6 PM on March 22, 2020, there were 42 new positive cases of COVID-10  in Mississippi.  That brings total positive cases to 249.…

New Albany officials order restaurant dining rooms closed

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City of New Albany orders restaurants to close dining rooms New Albany officials have ordered all restaurants in the city to close in-facility dining effective at midnight Friday, March 20. Restaurants may offer curbside or delivery service. The…

Medplus Tupelo Has 1st Positive Coronavirus Test

Tupelo- Medplus Urgent Care Clinic of Tupelo has announced that it has had a positive coronavirus test on Thursday. The clinic, which has been offering drive-up testing, has tested 370 people. More than 300 tests are awaiting results. Jenny…
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Lee County Sheriff Helps Feed Truckers

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Tupelo- Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson released a statement on Wednesday saying “With more and more of our restaurants limiting their dining room access, it is becoming harder for our truck driving friends to find places to eat. We will be…

State health department says delay elective surgery due to equipment shortage

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Union County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton reports that the state health department is calling for postponement of elective surgery due a shortage of protective medical equipment connected to the coronavirus spread. Here is the…
NorthMS news First MS positive coronavirus patientus

Homeland Security warns concerning hoax messages on social media

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Union County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Curt Clayton wants the public to be aware of the following message: Please see attached image. As reported by Mississippi Office of Homeland Security (MOHS), this messaging…

Coronavirus testing available in Tupelo at MedPlus

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Wednesday morning MSDH reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi in eight counties. Counties with their first #coronavirus cases are Bolivar, DeSoto, Madison and Perry. The state total now stands at 34, with 513 individuals tested. One…

Two New Albany businesses struck by vehicles in one day

Not one but two New Albany businesses had vehicles crash into their fronts Wednesday. One was Endless Summer Boutique and Tanning Salon at 510 West Bankhead. Deputy Fire Chief Mark Whiteside said police were investigating the cause but the…
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Dr. H. F. Mason discusses COVID-19 on WTVA

Northeast MS - New Albany physician H. F. Mason will appear on WTVA, Channel 9, Tupelo. at 6:30 p.m. this evening, Wednesday, March 18. Dr. Mason, who is Chief Medical Officer at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, will be talking about…
NorthMS news First MS positive coronavirus patientus

Union County Emergency Management needs economic loss information from businesses

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Union County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton is trying to assess economic damage here due to the current situation. He asks that all business owners answer the attached questions and return them to him by emailing the forms to…
NorthMS news First MS positive coronavirus patientus

All Union County offices locking doors, relying on phone contact

Union County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton announced that, effective immediately, all county offices will lock their doors, closing public access to help prevent possible spread of the COVID-19 virus. "Employees will be in the…
Northeast MS news COVID-19 threat is real

Still doubt the COVID-19 threat is real?

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Since mid February, NEMiss.news has been urging readers to prepare for the COVID-19 threat, and to make a plan to prepare to isolate themselves from the general public. This is the only way to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and…
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