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.…

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 Police Department investigate shots fired

New Albany, MS- New Albany police were investigating an incident Wednesday evening in which a semi-automatic handgun was fired four times. Witnesses reported shots were fired at 8:41 pm, at or near a residence behind Manning's Barbecue at the…

Union County Sheriff’s Department locates marijuana plants near Union County

Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards has informed NAnewsweb.com that his office participated in a raid today involving illegal cultivation of marijuana. The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics notified the Union County Sheriff's Department earlier…

Small plane crashes Tuesday at New Albany-Union County Airport

New Albany, MS- What caused a small plane to crash about noon Tuesday, August 2, at the New Albany-Union County Airport is unknown, pending an investigation by federal authorities. The Cessna 150J, a two-seat, single-engine airplane manufactured…

What is going on with the Magnolia Civic Center marquee?

New Albany, MS- Many have observed during recent days that much is missing from the marquee at New Albany's Magnolia Civic Center. The sign has been disassembled for maintenance and repairs. Along with other maintenance work, some of the steel…

How to bid on autos confiscated by police

This information was provided by New Albany Police Chief, Chris Robertson: This is the website that our local people can go to to participate in the auction of our confiscated vehicles. We will have nine vehicles to auction off as soon as…

New Albany Police Department arrests seven on narcotics charges

New Albany, MS- The information below was provided by the New Albany Police Department regarding recent narcotics arrests in New Albany: 06/21/2016 Derrick R. Hicks    Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent (approximately 4 grams) Address:…

Truck fire, near-by wreck stop I-22 traffic briefly

I-22 westbound traffic was closed briefly Sunday evening near Blue Springs, just west of the Toyota plant. The traffic woes were reportedly due to a truck's tire catching fire and setting afire some automobiles the truck was transporting. Traffic…

Pedestrian struck, seriously injured on Bankhead Street/UPDATED

UPDATED: July 6, 2016, 2:15 PM At noon today, Wednesday, July 6, Staron Jones, age 24, was listed in stable, but serious, condition at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. According to New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson, Jones…

Lightning strikes Calvary Methodist Church, fire damage being assessed/UPDATE 3

UPDATE 3: 7-5-2016, 4:45pm The day after suffering a fire, believed to have been started by a lightning strike, officials of New Albany's Calvary United Methodist Church were assessing the damages from fire, smoke and water. Though the…

Union Co. Board of Supervisors’ meeting, June 27th

The Union County Board of Supervisors learned at their meeting on June 27, 2016, that county property values have increased because of new home construction. "New home construction last year and the year before was the most we have had in recent…

County Administrator Terry Johnson retiring — sort of

New Albany, MS- Terry Johnson, county administrator for Union County since 1999, will retire at the end of this month, June 2016. However, he will continue to handle much of the same duties for Union County. Here's the deal: Johnson has served…

New Albany fields new bicycle cops at Levitt AMP concert

New Albany, Mississippi- A month ago the New Albany aldermen approved the purchase of four special bicycles for the police department, which have arrived and gone into service. The purchase was recommended by Police Chief Chris Robertson. The…