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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.…
NEmiss.News Quilting at the museum

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 Quilting at the museum

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 Quilting at the museum

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…

NAPD Offers Cash Reward for Information in Drive-by Shooting of November 11

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New Albany Police Department Chief of Police announces a cash reward for information leading to an arrest in the November drive-by shooting.
NEMiss.News Woodrow Wilson enroute to Paris.

Steve Patterson: God’s Sovereignty, Democracy and Fascism

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In light of today's divisive, often uninformed political discourse, Guest Author Steve Patterson encourages us not to forget the lessons a Sovereign God has given us centuries to learn.
NEMiss.News Blurry police lights

NAPD seeks citizen assistance on drive-by shooting

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New Albany Police Chief Robertson asks for citizen information on the recent Broad Street drive-by shooting.
NEMiss.news Drovr bu shooting in Northside

An early morning drive-by shooting in Northside is under investigation.

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New Albany Police Department is investigating a drive by shooting in the Northside District.

Aldermen set public hearing for zoning change (11-4-2025)

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Aldermen set public hearing for zoning change at 302 Moss Hill Dr. on Dec. 2, 2025.

Board of Supervisors meeting (Nov. 3 2025)

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The Board of Supervisors addressed county business in a brief meeting. Reminder: Public hearing at the Nov. 17 Supervisors' meeting on the proposal for the county's new mobile home, tiny home, and camper policy. Read the draft policy here.
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At October meeting Historic Northside Garden Club added two members, learned about jewelry making, planned an auction

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The Historic Northside District Garden Club's October meeting included welcoming two new members, hearing a talk about crafting jewelry, and discussing an upcoming fundraiser auction.

New Albany Middle School Veterans Day Breakfast

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New Albany Middle School will have a Veterans Day Breakfast and probgrm for veterans.

The Museum’s Pioneer Days visitors enjoyed hands-on learning about the ‘olden days’.

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Scores of artists, musicians, crafters, and volunteers showed visitors to the Union County Heritage Museum's Pioneer Days many facets of the daily lives of the hill folks who setteled in this area.
NEMiss.News Lacosta watson is october 2025 service first winner

Baptist Union County Names Quarterly Service First Champion

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Congratulations to Lacosta Watson, RN, who was named the Baptist Union County's newest Service First Champion.

Board of Supervisors approved purchases for county equipment in a very quick meeting (10-20-2025)

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The Board of Supervisors held a very quick meeting on Monday, October 20, 2025 to discuss county business.
NEmiss.News Quilting at the museum

Annual Living History Event to be Oct. 23 -25 at the Museum in New Albany

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Mississippi Hills Folk Life & Pioneer Days will bring the homesteading experience and rural heritage of our region to life, with fun and educational activities for the family. Thursday & Friday are for special groups; Saturday is family day, free and open to the public.