Tag Archive for: Myrtle MS

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.…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

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, MS obituary 2019

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…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

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 Myrtle's Robert Gordon inducted into NEMCC Hall of Fame

New Albany native inducted into the NEMCC Hall of Fame

Congratulations to Robert Gordon, former long-term coach and currently athletic director in Myrtle, who was recently inducted into the NEMCC Hall of Fame. The New Albany native has had a distinguished career, both on and off the field.
NEMiss.News Fire scenes 6-14-22

Four fire departments battled Myrtle house fire

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Fire destroyed a Myrtle home on June 13, 2020, despite four fire departments battling the blaze in temperatures near 100 degrees. No serious injuries were reported, and a pet dog was saved.
NEMiss.News Wall's parking lot

Shooting in Myrtle started with dispute on Wall’s parking lot in New Albany

After a gathering in New Albany's Wall's parking lot resulted in a highway chase and a shooting in Myrtle, NAPD has banned 'hanging out' in Wall's parking lot.
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.

Victim in Myrtle shooting dies, case becomes a murder investigation

A shooting earlier today in Myrtle, MS has resulted in murder charges being placed against the shooter.
New Albany MS Destiny Higginbotham one of two felons arrested

Two felons with local connection arrested in separate events

Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards has informed NAnewsweb.com of two felons arrested earlier this week: The first arrest involved Gary Bruce Locke, age 45, of Toney, AL. Readers may recall that on January 31, 2019, a Union County deputy…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Hugh Sidney Morman Sr., 91

Hugh Sidney Morman Sr. November 8, 1927 - May 9, 2019   Hugh Sidney Morman, Sr., 91, passed away May 9, 2019 at magnolia place in New Albany, MS after a brief illness. He was born on November 8, 1927 in New Albany, MS to Houston…
Union County MS Candy Hill Festival

Myrtle’s Candy Hill Festival takes cover in New Albany

Rainy weather forced Myrtle's Candy Hill Festival from its intended location next to the tracks in Myrtle to the Union County Fairgrounds in New Albany. The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 4, next to the BNSF railroad tracks…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Jean Howell Mattox, 91

Jean Howell Mattox August 16, 1927 - March 11, 2019   Jean Howell Mattox, 91, died Monday, March 11, 2019, after a brief illness. She was born in New Albany on August 16, 1927 to Luther and Hattie Howell. A graduate of New Albany…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Jimmy Dale Yates, 82

Jimmy Dale Yates June 18, 1936 - March 9, 2019   Jimmy Dale Yates, 82, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital -Union County. He was born June 18, 1936 in New Albany to Donnie R. and Mary Lou Rowland Yates.…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

James Ellis McNeely, 55

James Ellis McNeely December 25, 1963 - February 23, 2019   James Ellis McNeely, 55, died Saturday, February 23, 2019, at his residence. He was born December 25, 1963, in New Albany to Russell Fant McNeely and Lavada Louise Carwyle…