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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 NALGW sign on new building

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 NALGW sign on new building

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 NALGW sign on new building

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 early drawing by Andrew Bucci

Mississippi Artist Andrew Bucci exhibit to open at museum November 14

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The Union County Heritage will exhibit the work of Mississippi artist Andrew Bucci, whose career spanned nearly 80 decades.
NEMiss.News renovated Walmart pharmacy

A vastly improved Walmart New Albany showed off its new look at Grand Reopening

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A vastly improved shopping experience awaits customers at the newly renovated Walmart in New Albany, MS.
NEMiss. News Heritage Crafter Jack Martin making a broom

Mississippi Hills Folklife & Craft Days to be at Museum Nov. 7-9

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Mississippi Hills Folklife and Craft Days will be at the Museum November 7-9, with heritage crafts demonstrations, hands-on family activities, music, and all the other activities that have made this a popular event for over 20 years.

Not fired up about Trump or Harris? Why Mississippians should consider voting third party

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For Mississippians who aren't keen on voting for the "lesser-of-two-evils" this year, there's good reasons to consider voting for a third party. Also, check the story to learn who can still vote ahead of election day and see sample ballots.
NEMiss.News Shepherd's Center Fall Festival

Shepherd’s Center of Tupelo’s Fall Festival supports services to independently living older adults

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The Shepherd's Center of Tupelo provides free transportation and other services to Tupelo's independently living seniors. A Fall Festival/Market on October 19 raised funds and community awareness of its available services.
NEmiss.News Baptist Community Health fair

Baptist Union County Community Health Fair helps community improve its health care

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Several types of free health screenings were available at the Community Health Fair hosted by Baptist Hospital Union County
NEMiss.News Daisy Award Winner Judy Murphy

Baptist Union County Recognizes Nurse for Outstanding Care

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Congratulations to Judy Murphy, RN, who has won the Daisy Award for extraordinary nursing care at Baptist Hospital Union County.
NEMiss,News Road Closure cones

Many downtown roads to be closed as of 5:30pm Friday for Tallahatchie Riverfest

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There will be several roads closed to vehicles from Friday evening 9-27-2024 until Sunday morning, 9-29-2024 for Tallahatchie Riverfest activities. Plan your route ahead if you are traveling to or through the area this weekend.
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Everlena Smith’s 100th Birthday Celebration Pictorial

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Many friends and family gathered to celebrate Everlena Smith in honor of her 100th birthday, coming up on September 27, 2024.
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Faulkner Literary Luncheon features Judge Mike Mills as guest speaker

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Judge Michael Mills to be featured speaker at Annual Faulkner Literary Luncheon, September 27, 2024. Note: Ticket deadline is Wednesday September 25.
NEMiss.News Sam Mosley

R&B great and local treasure Sam Mosley leaves behind legacy of music, love and community at age 78

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Beloved R&B musician and songwriter Sam Mosley of Mosley & Johnson passes from the scene at age 78.
NEMiss.News NALGW sign on new building

Large power outage in New Albany.

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  New Albany Light, Gas & Water announced a power outage for “much of the east side of New Albany.” At about 7p.m., Bill Mattox told NEMiss.News, “We have a big problem at the substation, we hope we can begin bringing it…