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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.…

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 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…

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 Cedarhill Animal Sanctuary art

Union County Heritage Museum: Out of the Wild

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The museum presents art made by the animals of Cedarhill Animal Sanctuary, opening June 2, 2023.

Plans discussed to improve internet access in Union County, statewide – May 18, 2023

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NALGW's Bill Mattox and Sally Doty of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) discuss plans to improve internet and broadband access in Union County and elsewhere in the state.
NEMiss.News Johnny Morgan dies in plane crash

Mississippi Businessman Johnny Morgan dies in airplane crash

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Mississippi Businessman Johnny White died today in airplane crash near Fayetteville Arkansas.
NEMiss.News Gary Cooper addresses City Board

City Board hears Gary Cooper’s digital sign request, discusses fingerprinting fee, other routine business

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The City Board heard Gary Cooper request a variance to allow a digital sign on Wesson Tate Drive.
NEMiss.News Supervisors meeting March 7, 2022

Supervisors transact routine business, approve expenditures, pay changes and more

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The Supervisors' May 1 meeting dealt largely with routine monetary business, employee changes.

James Meredith is guest speaker at May 18th Museum Moments

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James Meredith will speak and sign books at the Museum Moments presentation on May 18th, free to the public.
NEMiss.News Amy Royce receives DAISY award

Baptist Union County nurse receives DAISY award

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Baptist Union County R.N. Amy Royce has received the DAISY award for Extraordinary Nurses.
NEMiss.News Little Free Library logo

Ingomar’s ‘Little Free Library’ honors April McCay Sneed

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Ingomar's "Free Little Library" at Tanglefoot Trail Whistle Stop honors April McCay Sneed.
NEMiss.News Allie Bullock and "Climbing Tree"

New Albany’s Allie Bullock, winner of MS 1st Congressional District Art Competition

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NAHS student Allie Bullock wins MS 1st Congressional District Art Competition.
Nemiss.News Walmart Wellness Day

Walmart Wellness Day May 6 offers free health screenings, affordable immunizations & more

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Walmart Wellness Day offers free health screenings to community May 6th

UC Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale set May 20

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The Union County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale will be on May 20 at museum.