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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…
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 new Magnolia Civic Center Manager

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 new Magnolia Civic Center Manager

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 new Magnolia Civic Center Manager

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…

Toyota Motor North America announces manufacturing executive changes

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Toyota Motor North America announces executive changes to its manufacturing organization, effective January 4, 2021. David Fernandes, who currently serves as senior vice president, Manufacturing, Toyota South Africa Motors, will become president…

‘Home town boy’ brings furniture plant, 150+ jobs

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A self-described Union County boy is coming back home and bringing a thriving furniture manufacturing company and 150 or more jobs with him. This past week Fusion Furniture Inc. began formally recruiting employees for its new New Albany facility…

Local businesses up for statewide magazine honors

New Albany has been the recipient of several awards for its quality of life, including one national title for Best Small Town. Four of our businesses now have the opportunity to win some state honors. They have been nominated for the 2021…

County residents will not see a tax increase next year

The Union County Board of Supervisors passed a $37.6 million budget this past week, which will require no tax increase for county residents. The total millage rate of 116.21 will be the same as for the past two years. Of that, 60.49 mills…

Master-Bilt partially reverses earlier position, will continue limited production at New Albany plant

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One of the county’s oldest and largest industries, Master-Bilt, has said it will resume limited production despite announcing closure of the business earlier this year. The parent company for Master-Bilt refrigeration units announced recently…
NEMiss.news Regions Bank Closed again

UPDATED: Region’s Bank in New Albany is closed…again

        UPDATED 3:45PM 9-3-2020: As of late afternoon on September 3rd, 2020, it appeared that the New Albany Regions Bank is open for business at the drive-through.           ORIGINAL…
NEMiss.news Movie Reel 4 is Reopening tonight

New Albany’s Movie Reel 4 is reopening tonight, August 28th

    The Movie Reel on Coulter Drive in New Albany will be re-opening tonight, Friday, August 28, after having been closed for many weeks. Precautions are in place for health safety. Masks must be worn in the theater lobby,…

Local Pizza Hut future uncertain in face of bankruptcy

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Local officials have learned that the franchise holder for the New Albany Pizza Hut has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. This could mean closing the restaurant. The company is NPC International, which is said to be the largest franchise holder…
NEMiss.news New Albany Jack's August 8

Jack’s Restaurant construction moving quickly now

Construction at the site of New Albany's Jack's Restaurant is coming along quickly now - good weather helps.
NEMiss.news New Albany car wash coming

New car wash under construction in New Albany

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An automated car wash with the newest technology is under construction in on Park Plaza Drive in New Albany.
NEMiss.news Jack's restaurant construction underway

Jack’s Restaurant construction underway in New Albany

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The Jack's restaurant construction underway in New Albany has made considerable progress in the past two weeks. Covid-19 and rainy weather combined to delay site preparation and construction.
NEMiss.news new Magnolia Civic Center Manager

Magnolia Civic Center has new manager

The office of Community Development/ New Albany Main Street has added Emily Draffen to their team as Assistant Director of Community Development; Special Events and Manager of the Magnolia Civic Center. Ms. Draffen will oversee rentals, special…