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…
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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…
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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
New Albany MS Sheriff's office calls

Union deputies arrest three for drugs, domestic violence

By Hank Wiesner NEW ALBANY, MS -- The Union County Sheriff’s Department arrested three people on drug and domestic violence charges in two unrelated cases over the weekend, authorities said this week. Capsule summaries of each case: --Christopher…
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Presley warns public of increased Social Security scam activity

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Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley is alerting the public of increased scam calls claiming to be from the Social Security Administration, many of which are coming from an 844 prefix. He is urging the public to be cautious about answering…
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day reminders

Governmental offices and schools will close Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The annual MLK Day memorial program will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Union County Courthouse. Christopher Traylor,…
New Albany, MS Medical marijuana vote

State could legalize medical marijuana in November

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Mississippians will have an opportunity to legalize medical marijuana this November thanks to a proposed constitutional amendment. The state board of health is formally opposing the measure, and for some reasons that might not be expected. The…

Authorities: New Albany man beat victim with baseball bat

By: Hank Wiesner   NEW ALBANY MS -- A New Albany man is charged with aggravated assault and domestic violence/simple assault after a man was beaten with a baseball bat at a Campbell Community residence on Miss. Hwy. 30 early Wednesday…
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City continues with service, beautification projects

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City officials’ move to more stringent rules concerning public comments at board meetings appears to be paying off. The January meeting went smoothly and business was handled in well under an hour even updates were given on several improvement…
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Multiple departments respond to shed fire

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New Albany Deputy Fire Chief Mark Whiteside reported that the Myrtle Fire Department, West Union Fire Department and personnel from New Albany responded to a shed fire on CR 53 just east of CR 515 early Wednesday. On arrival, units found…
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Official information released in December chase and shooting death

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Press Release Third Circuit District Attorney Office   RE: Officer involved shooting, December 31, 2019, Tippah County   Around 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 31, 2019, Benton County Deputies were involved in pursuit of a suspect…
New Albany MS Damaged vehicle in 1-6-2020 MVA

Monday evening accident sends one to hospital

According to New Albany Deputy Fire Chief Mark Whiteside, New Albany Police Department and Fire/Rescue responded to a two vehicle motor vehicle accident with entrapment Monday evening Jan. 6th, at the intersection of West Bankhead and Munsford. Upon…
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City now proud owner of Fred’s building

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New Albany city officials formally took possession of the former Fred’s discount building Thursday morning, paving the way for a new light, gas and water department as well as police department, city courtroom and aldermen’s boardroom. Mayor…
New Albany MS two car accident 1-2-2020

Two car accident on Highway 15, 1-2-2020/UPDATED

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UPDATED:  1-2-1010 8:02 pm:  According to NAFD Deputy Chief Mark Whiteside: "In the two car motor vehicle accident on Hwy 15 South in front of George's, both vehicles had heavy front end damage. "One patient was transported by ambulance,…
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Top 2019 news stories on NAnewsweb.com

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What could be one of the top northeast Mississippi news stories of 2019 started the morning of the last day of the year. Two days into the New Year public officials have still not released any details about what happened. It is known that…