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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…
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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.…
New Albany MS two car accident 1-2-2020

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 MS two car accident 1-2-2020

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…
New Albany MS two car accident 1-2-2020

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…
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Is it time to stop being fair and friendly?

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By J. Lynn West New Albany’s motto is “The Fair and Friendly City.” I don’t know how long we have had that motto; quite possibly close to a century. There’s really nothing wrong with it. But it does sound a bit dated. And…
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Storyline Café: Storytelling at its best!

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What is your biggest “blunder”?  It’s time to tell it! Friday, Jan. 31, 7 – 9 p.m. you can reveal your biggest blunder at the Storyline Café at Union County Heritage Museum. Storyline Café is hosted by Cathy Garrett, well-known…
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City continues with service, beautification projects

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City officials’ move to more stringent rules concerning public comments at board meetings appears to be paying off. The January meeting went smoothly and business was handled in well under an hour even updates were given on several improvement…
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Multiple departments respond to shed fire

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New Albany Deputy Fire Chief Mark Whiteside reported that the Myrtle Fire Department, West Union Fire Department and personnel from New Albany responded to a shed fire on CR 53 just east of CR 515 early Wednesday. On arrival, units found…

NE campus here may get new workforce training center

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If promised funding comes through, the Northeast at New Albany campus should get a next workforce training center added. NEMCC President Ricky Ford told Union County Supervisors Monday that such an addition is “deeply needed.” The…
New Albany MS two car accident 1-2-2020

Official information released in December chase and shooting death

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Press Release Third Circuit District Attorney Office   RE: Officer involved shooting, December 31, 2019, Tippah County   Around 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 31, 2019, Benton County Deputies were involved in pursuit of a suspect…
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Owen named new supervisors president

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District 4 Supervisor Randy Owen was named board president Monday at the first meeting of the new year. District 5 Supervisor Steve Watson was chosen as vice-president, which is in keeping with the board’s announced plan four years ago to…
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BNA Bank buys former historic lumber company building in Tupelo

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BNA Bank has purchased the buildings that formerly housed Leake and Goodlett Lumber Co. at 105 E. Main St. in Tupelo. The old buildings beside the railroad tracks are being demolished to be replaced by a new bank office. Bank officials…
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It’s local election time…again

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A statement that is true any time: “It’s election year in Mississippi.” Our state has city, county, district, state or federal elections every single year. This year, Union Countians will vote on a president, U. S. senator, U. S.…
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City now proud owner of Fred’s building

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New Albany city officials formally took possession of the former Fred’s discount building Thursday morning, paving the way for a new light, gas and water department as well as police department, city courtroom and aldermen’s boardroom. Mayor…
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Baptist Union County Welcomes 2020 New Year’s Baby

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Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County welcomed the first baby of the New Year born on January 1, 2020.  Aluna Kaior Williams, officially the first baby to be born in 2020 at Baptist Union County, arrived at 12:00 p.m. The proud mother is…
New Albany MS two car accident 1-2-2020

Two car accident on Highway 15, 1-2-2020/UPDATED

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UPDATED:  1-2-1010 8:02 pm:  According to NAFD Deputy Chief Mark Whiteside: "In the two car motor vehicle accident on Hwy 15 South in front of George's, both vehicles had heavy front end damage. "One patient was transported by ambulance,…