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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…
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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.…
MS Rep. Sam Creekmore, IV NEMiss.news

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…
MS Rep. Sam Creekmore, IV NEMiss.news

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…
MS Rep. Sam Creekmore, IV NEMiss.news

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 MS Legislature adjourns marathon session

Mississippi Legislative Session week 10: deadline for discussing general Senate bills

The week of march 8 was the deadline for the MS House of Representatives to discuss general Senate Bills. It was a busy and productive week.
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Calls made to Union County E-911 March 8-14

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Although calls were down overall there were still several disturbance calls as well as traffic stops.

Supervisors approve natural gas expansion for Old Myrtle area

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A separate project is expected to provide natural gas service to about 70 customers in the area of County Road 75 north of Pumpkin Center.
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Calls made to Union County E-911 March 1-7

In addition to the several domestic disputes and actions, traffic stops were up as well.
Northeast MS news Tupelo orders social distancing

Area cities and counties getting millions of dollars for COVID loss recovery

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Most of the city and county officials contacted appear to want to use the money for street and road repair and maintenance.

Pothole patching is prelude to paving on Moss Hill Drive

The actual paving may be two months away because of the lack of suitable contractors.

Kelly’s Gold Star Altitude Act aids Gold Star families with travel

Gold Star Families now may use "Available Space" travel benefits with military transportation.

City dropping mask requirements going along with governor’s order

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Although most requirements were dropped, there are still some seating limits to public events and following guidelines is "suggested."
Correcting information on Courthouse and old jail NEMiss.news

Correcting information about courthouse, jail repairs and restoration

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  Total cost of repairs to the roof of the old Union County Jail at the southeast corner of the courthouse square came to less than $30-thousand. That included the new roof, water collectors, gutters and architect’s fees. The total…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Calls to Union County E-911 for Feb. 22-28

Disturbances and assaults still rate high in type of calls made to 911 this past week,

New Albany aldermen talk pot holes, spray park, streetlights

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Resurfacing the highest-priority street, Moss Hill Drive, should happen in May with others to follow.
MS Rep. Sam Creekmore, IV NEMiss.news

Legislative report as of February 26, 2021

  The House of Representatives in Mississippi has almost finished with House bills for the 2021 Legislative Session.  The bills remaining in the House are mostly Local and Private bills.   The bills that have passed have been sent…