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 former Gov. Phil Bryant under investigation

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 former Gov. Phil Bryant under investigation

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 former Gov. Phil Bryant under investigation

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…
NEMiss.News Brandon Crain, sought by NAPD

New Albany police seeking one man in double stabbing

The New Albany Police Department is seeking Brandon Crain in a stabbing incident, and asks public to notify 911 if he is seen.
NEMiss.News two arrested in Myrtle shooting

Two jailed in Union County for Thursday night shooting in Myrtle

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Two male teenagers arrested and charged in May 19th shooting incident in Myrtle, MS.
NEMiss.News Crime Scene

Shooting incident in Myrtle before 10 p.m. Few details, developing story

The Union County Sheriff's Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred before 10PM this evening, May 19, in Myrtle MS.
NEMiss.News Tyrone Preston Bell in custody

Fugitive from domestic violence incident turns himself in to NAPD

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Tyrone Bell surrendered to authorities on Tuesday, May 17th, after being sought since Friday, May 13th, in connection with a domestic dispute.
NEMiss.News Tyrone Preston Bell being sought by NAPD

New Albany police searching for man after domestic disturbance

NAPD seeking Tyrone Preston Bell after domestic dispute. Possibly armed and dangerous.
NEMiss.News Donyelle Riddle arrested

Man stabs victim in face, charged with attempted murder; attacker free on bond for another knife attack 20 months ago

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A New Albany man, still free on bond after attacking a woman in 2020, has been arrested for attempted murder of another person. Donyelle Riddle is now being held in Union County jail with no bond on either charge.

‘This is Frank. You guys are looking for me’: Brooklyn subway shooting suspect tipped police to his location – National & International News – THU 14Apr2022

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect tipped police to his location. Feds warn of cyber attacks against energy firms. Israel: More deaths as tensions escalate ahead of Passover.

New York: Multiple shooting, devices found in subway station – National & International News – TUE 12Apr2022

New York: Multiple shooting, devices found in subway station. Mexico sues US gunmakers for $10 billion over violence. More ethnic violence in Israel.
NEMiss.News Thomas Wholesale Furniture fire

Men indicted and arrested in connection with ferocious fire in Union County in 2019

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Two men have been indicted for arson and arrested for the early morning fire on June 26, 2019, that destroyed Thomas Wholesale Furniture and a Masterbilt storage facility in Union County, MS.
NEMiss.News Favre, Reeves & Bryant

Brett Favre’s role in DHS embezzlement scandal

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In the April 7 installment of its series on the embezzlement of millions of dollars in federal TANF funds, Mississippi Today highlights Brett Favre's role in diverting millions from MSDH clients. The federal funds were supposed to provide Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).
NEMiss.News A good spot for a meet

Mississippi Today publishes detailed information on Phil Bryant’s role in welfare embezzlement scandal

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Mississippi Today released the first results of their investigation into Phil Bryant's connection to welfare embezzlement scandal. Over $70 million was misspent by a the Department of Mental Health, which he directly supervised.
NEMiss.News former Gov. Phil Bryant under investigation

Closing in on former Governor Phil Bryant in the DHS embezzlement scandal

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Mississippi Today takes aim at Phil Bryant for his participation in a scheme to funnel millions of federal TANF funds away from needy Mississippians. We say "about time Bryan is called to account!"