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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…
Lee County MS Sheriff Dept website

Lee County sheriff charges man with stealing vehicle, hitting individuals with it and fleeing

  On June 19 at around 21:30 Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a business on Hwy. 371 North regarding a stolen vehicle and a hit and run. When deputies arrived on scene, victims and witnesses reported that after assaulting…
Northeast MS news Tupelo orders social distancing

Area cities and counties getting millions of dollars for COVID loss recovery

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Most of the city and county officials contacted appear to want to use the money for street and road repair and maintenance.
Lee County MS Sheriff Dept website

Lee County Sheriff’s Department seizes drugs, weapon, cash and vehicle

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On Nov. 19, the Lee County Sheriff Department along with the North Mississippi Narcotic Unit executed two search warrants at 4907 A. Raymond Ave. Verona. Upon executing the search warrants the Sheriff Department and agents found a felony amount…

Williams faces more charges following 120-mhp pursuit

More charges have been filed in the case of a 120-mph chase that went through three counties Wednesday evening and investigation is still continuing, according to Sheriff Jimmy Edwards. The driver of the suspect vehicle, Richard Williams,…

Lee SO charges Guntown couple with felony child abuse

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On Wednesday, Nov. 4, deputies of the Lee County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to 331 CR 417 in Guntown to do a welfare check regarding a possible newborn baby that appeared to be in need of medical attention. Several trips were…

Lee County Sheriff makes arrests in car burglaries

On Oct. 5 the Lee County Sheriff’s Department responded to numerous reports of car burglaries that occurred in the early morning hours in the Mooreville area. Deputies responded and took reports of each vehicle burglarized, totaling twelve…

Lee County to Honor School Lunch Workers

Tupelo-The Lee County Board of Supervisors met on April 20 in a standard affair. Most board members were present, however the option for call-in attendance was available. The board voted to declare Friday, May 1, School Lunch Hero Day for…

First Baptist Church Makes Donation to Lee County Sheriff Department

Lee County- First Baptist Church of Plantersville has donated hand-made stuffed animals and blankets to the Lee County Sheriff’s Department. The items are used when deputies go on calls that involve children. The donations were made by a group…

Lee County Takes Corona Virus Precautions

Tupelo, MS- Lee County officials have taken precautions when it comes to the threat of Corona virus. In a meeting this morning, Friday March 13, 2020, the Board of Supervisors decided to cancel programs for seniors at the multipurpose center.…

Lee County Extends Contract for Debris Removal

Tupelo- The Lee County Board of Supervisors met on Friday morning despite multiple closing due to Corona virus threat. The meeting was business as usual. The only real exception being a vote to extend the contract for debris removal. Jeremy…

Lee County Mann Charged with Aggravated Assault

Lee County- On march 11th, 28 year old James Eaton was charged with Aggravated Assault after a stabbing incident. The Lee County Sheriff’s Department responded to a 911. According to the caller, a female had been stabbed, and another person…
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Fatal Shooting in Lee County

Lee County- A fatal shooting took place in Lee County. On Monday, February 24, Lee County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to A 1 Tire Company at 2856 HWY 178 in Skyline. According to the caller, several people had been shot at the business. After…