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…

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…
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…

Chase closes Hwy. 15 near Cotton Plant

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Officers are being tight-lipped about an incident Tuesday morning that led to a section of Hwy. 15 North near Cotton Plant being closed. Unconfirmed reports said that officers were pursuing a subject in the Blue Mountain area near Hwy. 2…
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New county officials sworn in

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Chancery Court Judge Jacqueline Mask administered the oath of office to newly-elected Union County officials Monday afternoon. Judge Mask reminded those in the full courtroom of the important role local officials play in keeping our community…
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Fire departments provide, install free smoke detectors

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There is no reason for any residence in Union County not to have a working smoke detector. That’s because both the city and county departments provide and install smoke detectors free of charge. “The funding comes from the Red Cross…
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Dog bites woman on Tanglefoot Trail

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An older woman was treated and released from the hospital after being bitten by a dog on the Tanglefoot Trail shortly before noon Thursday. Police Chief Chris Robertson said a man and woman were walking their dogs along the trail when a stray…
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Houston MS wins a Levitt AMP Grant Award for 2020

HOUSTON, MS--December 20, 2019 —Today, the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation named Houston, Mississippi, as one of 20 small to mid-sized towns and cities across America to win a Levitt AMP Grant Award of $25,000 in matching funds to present…
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Emergency units answer Chestnut St. fire alarm

Several New Albany public safety units responded to a fire alarm on Chestnut St. at about 5:30 pm Wednesday, Dec. 18th. Officials have told NAnewsweb.com they do not believe there was an actual outbreak of fire. There were no injuries. The…
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Alpine storm confirmed as EF-1 tornado

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Union County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton said the National Weather Service has confirmed the storm which struck the Alpine area late Monday was a tornado. "They said it was an EF-1 with 90 miles per hour winds," he said. "The…

Alpine area trying to recover from storm

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Clean-up was proceeding smoothly Tuesday morning from the storm which damaged parts of the Alpine community. MDOT still had a section of Hwy. 9 just north of Alpine closed as they cleaned up debris and parts of County Road 172 and others…
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