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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…

Last-minute Election Day reminders

Many may be unaware of prohibitions against photographing ballots, loitering near polling places or campaigning too closer to voters.

A look at New Albany’s mayoral race

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Four-term mayor Kent is running as a Republican after changing from the Democratic Party and challenger James Dean is running as a Democrat.
NEMiss.News City Insurance selected

Lower costs , better health care benefits for city workers

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A unanimous vote of the New Albany Board of Aldermen awarded insurance contracts, effective June 1, 2021, for city workers to Affordable Employee Benefits. The new contract provides increased benefits at lower costs to the city and its workers.
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Tupelo police need help in finding stolen church van

If anyone has any information please call Crime Stoppers of NE MS @ 800-773-TIPS (8477).

VA plans expansion of benefits for disability claims for conditions related to certain toxic exposures including Agent Orange

VA is initiating rulemaking to consider adding respiratory conditions, which may include asthma, sinusitis, and rhinitis, to the list of chronic disabilities, based on an association with military service in Southwest Asia, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan during the covered periods of conflict..
NEMiss.News The right candidate

A look at New Albany’s First and Second ward alderman races

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Ward 1 and Ward 2 Alderman candidates in the June 8 city election give their thoughts on the race and their reasons for seeking office.

Moss Hill Drive resurfacing may take place next week after delay

Street repairs have been delayed due to difficulty in finding contractors and asphalt availability.
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Memorial Day closings and garbage pickup changes

Garbage collection in the county outside the city limits will not change Monday.

Click It or Ticket campaign will see increased seatbelt enforcement through holiday

Increased seatbelt use is tied to lower crash deaths but too many still die from lack of using belts.

Election officials concerned about very low absentee voting so far

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Absentee voters still have a couple of weeks left, the small number of contested races remaining may not incite enough interest to send them to the polls.
NEMiss.News Mississippi House of Representatives

House sends Reeves letter requesting assurance that MDES funds only go to legitimate claims

The House of Representatives pointed out that some states are refusing excess unemployment funds and requested the governor to make sure only legitimate claims are paid by MDES.

Crime Stoppers needs information about murder of Jermaine Berghuis

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tupelo Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division or to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-773-TIPS (8477).