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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.…
Union County MS Reid named Baptist CNO

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…
Union County MS Reid named Baptist CNO

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…
Union County MS Reid named Baptist CNO

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…

Office open Saturday morning for absentee voting

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Saturday, March 7, is the last day anyone can cast an absentee ballot in the March 10 presidential preference primaries. Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford will accept ballots during regular office hours until then, but will also…
Northeast MS Judge James Roberts resigns

Circuit Judge James L. Roberts resigns

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Few long-term public officials are more respected, have more friends and fewer enemies than Jim Roberts. The staff of the "Pontotoc Progress" composed this story about Judge Roberts and published it about four weeks ago. We thank the "Pontotoc…

Emergency management director gives home preparedness hints.

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This past week was Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi and Union County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton offered some easy tips anyone can make use of. We are in a fairly high tornado risk area, have experienced a few…

Pi Day at the Museum Café set on March 14 for STEAM fun

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Celebrate the mathematical formula pi (3.14) by coming to the Union County Heritage Museum for “Pi Day at the Museum Café” on March 14, 10:30  - 1:30. Families are invited to come and move through the stations of robotics, Lego challenges,…

County fire departments honor Coker with reception

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Members of the Union County and New Albany fire departments gave former Union County Fire Coordinator Steve Coker a reception Monday at the Ladies Building at the Union County Fairgrounds. Coker resigned this past month for health reasons. Those…
Northeast MS news Boys and Girls Club Bus damages

Small bus and auto collide on Highway 15

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New Albany, MS - An auto collided with a Boys and Girls Club bus in front of the New Albany School District central office about 3:15. The accident was still being investigated, but the damage to each vehicle appeared to be minor. New Albany…
Northeast MS news MS Senator Chad McMahan

Sen. Chad McMahan has several bills in 2020 legislative session

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State Senator Chad McMahan (R-Guntown) has introduced several bills during this session of the Mississippi Legislature that are specifically intended to benefit northeast Mississippi. “The BancorpSouth Arena and Conference Center is an…

Park service program to develop plan for city

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As part of city efforts to enhance recreational assets for growth and tourism, Community Development Director Billye Jean Stroud has asked for help from the National Park Service. This past week, Josh Tuck, with the NPS’ Rivers, Trails…
northeast MS news author Carl Purdon

Pontotoc thriller writer Carl Purdon’s books blend Merle Haggard, Mark Twain

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PONTOTOC MS-- Carl Purdon is a Pontotoc-born and reared writer who overcame severe shyness, self-doubt, and procrastination to get where he is. A life-long resident of Pontotoc County, he’s the author of six entertaining, realistic contemporary…

Moore wins essay and speaking contest

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Maggie Moore, a senior at New Albany High School, is the Congressional District winner of the 2020 Mississippi School Board Association Essay & Speaking Contest.  The topic of the contest was: "Can and Should Freedom of Expression and Civility…

Community service suffers from DHS audit and fund freeze

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Tupelo, MS - Investigation continues into the alleged embezzlement of millions of dollars from the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS). There are charges of millions going for personal use, for services not provided, and for individual…
Union County MS Reid named Baptist CNO

Baptist Union County names Heather Reid new Chief Nursing Officer

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NEW ALBANY, Miss., February 18, 2020 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced Heather Reid, BSN, RN, has been named chief nursing officer. Randy White, who has served as chief nursing officer since 2011, has accepted the…