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.…
NEMiss.News Couple arrested for counterfeiting.

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…
NEMiss.News Couple arrested for counterfeiting.

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…
NEMiss.News Couple arrested for counterfeiting.

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…

Tucker Carlson fired from Fox, Don Lemon fired from CNN – National & International News – MON 24Apr2023

Tucker Carlson fired from Fox, Don Lemon fired from CNN. NAACP sues Mississippi over "separate and unequal" policing in Jackson.

Texas: Abbot wants to pardon man convicted of murdering protester; juror calls it “a travesty” – National & International News – FRI 14Apr2023

Texas: Abbot wants to pardon a convicted murderer; juror calls it "a travesty". DOJ asks Supreme Court to lift limits on abortion pills. Middle East nations move towards ending costly and catastrophic rivalries, with no help from US.

Another “Murdaugh Murder”? Police re-investigating 2015 death of Buster Murdaugh classmate – National & International News – WED 22Mar2023

Police say they are investigating death of Buster Murdaugh's classmate and rumored lover as a homicide. Lebanon: Protesters try to storm government HQ amid economic turmoil.

Smith County, MS: Black man found decapitated after saying he was chased by white men; Sheriff says ‘no foul play’ – National & International News – THU 16Mar2023

In October 2022, a young Black man went missing after calling to telling his mother white men were chasing him in three trucks. When his body was later found, authorities said they didn't suspect foul play. His family disagrees. What really happened in Taylorsville, MS?
NEMiss.News Bogue and McCammon arrested

“Life is tough. It’s even tougher if you’re stupid.”

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Two felons kept law officers in five counties busy. But, they're in the jailhouse now.

Virginia: 6-year-old who shot teacher won’t be charged – National & International News – THU 9Mar2023

Virginia: 6-year-old who shot teacher won't be charged; more disturbing details emerge. Biden releases ambitious budget proposal, challenges GOP to show their hand in debt ceiling fight.

Texas: Five women sue after abortion bans put their lives at risk – National & International News – WED 8Mar2023

Texas: Five women sue after abortion bans put their lives at risk. DOJ moves to block merger between discount airlines JetBlue and Spirit. Was Mexico kidnapping a case of mistaken identity?

Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh convicted of killing wife and son, receives 2 life sentences – National & International News – FRI 3Mar2023

Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh convicted of killing wife and son, receives 2 life sentences. But this is not the end of the story.
NEMiss.News Joyriding in mom's car

Teen driver leads New Albany Police, Union Co. Sheriffs and MS Highway Patrol officers on 100 mph chase

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From W. Bankhead St, to Sam Barkley Dr. to Hwy 15 and then Hwy 348, a 14 year old driver fled from law enforcement officers at speeds up to 100 miles per hour. Luckily, no child, law officer, uninvolved motorist or pedestrian was injured.

Majority Black Jackson may soon have courts, police run by majority white state government – National & International News – MON 27Feb2023

Majority Black Jackson may soon have courts, police run by majority white state government. State also moves to seize control of the city's water system- and hundreds of millions in federal funds.
NEMiss.News Burglary suspect Johnson

Alert citizen leads to burglary arrest

An alert citizen provided information to New Albany police that led to an arrest in the burglary of a local business.
NEMiss.News Couple arrested for counterfeiting.

NAPD makes arrests in counterfeiting operation; alert retail clerk tips police

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Two persons were arrested at Union Grocery on suspicion of counterfeiting and forgery; NAPD says they may have struck other local businesses before their arrest.