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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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 E-911 Union County

Calls to Union County E-911 May 10-16

Plenty of suspicious people reported in county again this past week.
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Johnny Anderson’s retirement from the City Board to be honored at public reception

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Retiring Ward II Alderman, Johnny Anderson, will be honored at a reception tomorrow at the Magnolia Civic Center. Much has been accomplished during his years of service, and the public is encouraged to attend his retirement reception. See his included list of the many City Board accomplishments of which Anderson is proud to have been part of during his many years of service.
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Calls made to Union County E-911 May 3-9

A lot of people were acting suspiciously this past week, according to the calls made.

County purchases building to serve as district home office for DA

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Supervisors also heard a funding request from the Regional Rehabilitation Center, which serves Union County residents at no cost to them or insurance.

New Albany candidate forum set for Monday, May 17

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Both party and independent candidates have been invited and those in uncontested races may be able to speak.

Converting Fred’s, WIC buildings for city use may cost $5.4 million

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City aldermen have several options but all would involve funding challenges or delays.

Architect not present for Fred’s bids opening

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The base bid with alternates covers converting the former Fred's building into a complex for light, gas and water and police departments, plus municipal court in the separate WIC building.
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Parks Smith: Believe in New Albany

Parks Smith, a candidate for the Ward 1 Alderman position, discusses his belief in New Albany and his reasons for seeking the position.
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Calls made to Union County E-911 April 26-May 2

Disturbance calls appear to be on the increase this past week.

Supervisors appoint Shuman to interim election commission post

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The county board also approved several hirings and job changes in other departments.

City has reception for retiring park director Epting

Epting had worked for the park and rec department 27 years.
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Northeast Mississippi law enforcement looking for missing sex offenders

Call Crime Stoppers of NE MS @ 800-773-TIPS or download the p3 tip app and leave the anonymous tip that way.