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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 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…
NEMiss.News emergency response vehicles near the scene of train-involved death

One person dead in a train-involved incident in New Albany

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The New Albany Police Department is currently investigating the death of one person in an incident involving a train.
NEMiss.News Unveiling ceremony of Zack Stewart Bridge signs

Signs naming the Zack Stewart Bridge over the Tallahatchie River in downtown New Albany were unveiled today.

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Congratulations to former Northern District Transportation Commissioner Zack Stewart for having the Tallahatchie River bridge in New Albany named in his honor. The Zack Stewart Bridge honors a man who has dedicated much of his life to serving his community and the State of Mississippi.
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Trump is unharmed after an apparent second assassination attempt

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One man is in custody in Florida after apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

Mamie Everlena (Venzant) Smith will celebrate 100 years on September 27th

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Community friends are invited to join Mamie Everlena Smith and her family as they celebrate her 100 birthday. She will be 100 years old on September 27. A celebration in her honor will be at the New Albany Boys' & Girls' Club on Saturday January 21.

Rock Bottom Nature Fest, Sept. 28: mushrooms education, live animals & more, Park Along the River

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The Rock Bottom Nature Fest, the first event of its kind in our area, will have speakers and activities relating to enjoying and learning more about nature. Bring the family for fun and learning at this free event at Park-Along-the-River, Saturday September 28.

Second power outage of the evening in Northside area

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New Albany’s Northside neighborhood has second power outage of the evening