Tag Archive for: crime

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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

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.…
Leon Lewis murder

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…
Leon Lewis murder

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…
Leon Lewis murder

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…
Rooker brothers captured

Rooker brothers believed captured in Memphis

Reports from Memphis say brothers Jeremy and Timothy Rooker have been taken into custody. The Rooker brothers are believed to have been involved in a shooting incident yesterday near Ingomar, in Union County. Shelby County, Tenn., law…

Two brothers involved in Thursday morning gunfire incident still at large

Two brothers involved in a Thursday morning shooting incident in southern Union County were still the subjects of a large manhunt as daylight was failing this evening. Timothy and Jeremy Rooker, white males, both believed to be from the Memphis…
Leon Lewis murder

One arrested, others sought in Union Co. shooting incident

Update 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 24. The Union County Sheriff and multiple other law enforcement agencies are at this time still seeking one or more white males who fled the scene of a shooting incident on County Road 102 in the southern…
marijuana seized

Traffic stop by NAPD nets large amount of marijuana/UPDATED 6-21

UPDATED 6-21-18: NAPD has identified the two men arrested on June 19th after an I-22 traffic stop turned up 21 pounds of marijuana. Gary Kirk, 41 of Pontotoc, Ms. Charge: Narcotics trafficking Bond $30,000               Amite…
car thief captured

Alleged car thief captured in Georgia, now in custody in New Albany

A man who allegedly stole a car at a New Albany convenience store on May 14th has been captured in Georgia, and is now in jail here. Chief Chris Robertson of the New Albany Police Department (NAPD) says he was informed Friday, June 1, by…
car thief captured

New Albany Police identify alleged car thief currently being sought

New Albany Police Department (NAPD) officers believe they have identified the alleged car thief who stole an automobile Monday morning at a local convenience store. NAPD Chief Chris Robertson said evidence shows that William Zackery Boseman…
Leon Lewis murder

New Albany police seeking help finding stolen auto

New Albany Police Department (NAPD) officers are seeking help in finding an automobile taken early Monday morning from a local convenience store. NAPD Chief Chris Robertson told NAnewsweb.com that a 2014 Kia Optima was left running by…

Felony arrests, arraignments for those indicted by Union County Grand Jury

Felony arrests and arraignments continue for those indicted this month by the Union County Grand Jury. Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford has released a list of those arraigned thus far on felony charges that resulted from indictments…

Brandon Presley: PSC charged 19 telemarketers in “no-call” violations

Jackson, Mississippi (March 29, 2018) – Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley announced today that the PSC charged 19 telemarketers for violating Mississippi’s No-Call law. The PSC’s investigation found that these companies made…
tractor investigation

Officials still silent on tractor investigation, may release details tomorrow

Details are still not available regarding the ongoing tractor investigation involving several John Deere tractors impounded by local law enforcement officials earlier this week. Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards told NAnewsweb.com Wednesday…
tractors on parade

Seized tractors parade through New Albany, officials silent

There was a fast-moving parade of green and yellow tractors through downtown New Albany, Monday afternoon, March 26, 2018. It started about 2:30 p.m. traveling northeast from the Union County sheriff's office at 300 Carter Ave. It crossed…
Leon Lewis murder

Walker, Vanvranken arraigned, high bond set in Leon Lewis murder

Larry Lidale Walker was arraigned on first degree murder and other felony charges Monday morning in Union County Justice Court. The charges are related to the Leon Lewis murder early Saturday evening, March 17, at a residence at 1064…