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.…
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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…

Early morning fire destroys New Albany home

Just before 5 AM today, Tuesday January 2nd, New Albany Fire Department received a report of an early morning fire in a house on Hillcrest Drive, in New Albany. While enroute to the scene, responders were given the exact address as 505 Hillcrest…
Union County Fire Department

North Haven Fire Department call-out successfully aids homeowner

A mid morning report of a car fire brought North Haven Fire Engine and three Firefighter's to scene. The vehicle at a residence on County Road 75 was a  total loss, and ruled unintentional. The homeowner protected the home, chicken coop,…
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New Albany Fire Department responds to laundromat fire

A laundromat fire turned out New Albany Fire Department crews who responded to reports of a dryer fire. The fire at South Central Laundromat was reported just befor 12:30 PM on Monday, December 18. Upon arrival smoke showing was reported,…
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Miscreants’ behavior invite their own arrests, but night’s crimes unsolved

Three unrelated incidents overnight Monday (Dec. 11-12) resulted in two high-speed chases and two arrests by the New Albany Police Department (NAPD). The first incident began at around 9 PM Monday evening, when somebody reported having seen…
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Second truck accident on Hwy. 30 in two days causes serious injury

A collision in New Albany between a pickup truck and a semi-trailer truck early Sunday evening caused serious injuries to the pickup driver. The crash on Highway 30 near its intersection with Martintown Road occurred at about 6:00 pm. According…
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Truck overturns on Highway 30 West, completely blocks traffic/Updated

UPDATED 5:55 PM: NAnewsweb.com has been informed by officials that, at this time, one lane of Highway 30 is open to traffic at the scene of the accident. Both east bound and west bound traffic are moving by alternating use of the open lane.    Original…

Myrtle 2017 Christmas Parade

Myrtle MS held its 2017 Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2nd. A mild evening in the mid-50's, free hot chocolate, floats and Santa's arrival all ensured that everyone had a good time. Sidney Morman was grand Marshall of this year's…
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Community Christmas Tree Lighting 2017 in Cooper Park

An estimated 200 people gathered in New Albany's Cooper Park to participate in the Community Christmas Tree Lighting. On a beautiful, warmish, almost-December evening, the crowd found plenty to enjoy at the tree lighting event, and it was…
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Sunday evening fire destroys mobile home on Carlisle Street

A Sunday evening November 26 fire at 606 Carlisle Street, sent firemen and fire engines from two fire stations to battle the blaze. The call came to the New Albany Fire Department (NAFD) at 5:35 pm, and a fire engine from NAFD Station One…
downtown bank fire alarm

Downtown bank fire alarm scrambles New Albany Fire Department

Multiple units of the New Albany Fire Department (NAFD) responded Friday afternoon, Nov. 17, to a call to Regions Bank on Bankhead St. downtown. There had been a report by bank workers of smoke or "something that smelled like smoke. Firemen…
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Three fire engines answer assisted living facility fire alarm

A fire alarm went off at an assisted living facility shortly before 10 am Wednesday, Nov. 15th. It sent New Albany Fire Department (NAFD) and other emergency personnel scampering to the scene on Munsford Drive on the west side of New Albany. The…
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At least one shot fired in New Albany squabble Sunday

UPDATED: 11/13/2017, 7:00 PM: New Albany Chief of Police, Chris Robertson, informed NAnewsweb.com earlier this evening that the victim in the altercation that resulted in at least one shot being fired filed no charges today against the shooter. Additionally,…