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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.…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

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…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

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…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

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…

Presidents Day garbage collection changes but weather puts all in doubt

Governmental offices were to be closed Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of Presidents Day. Other changes were planned but it is likely icy conditions will cancel those activities. City schools were also to close. County schools was to not…

Myrtle dodges holding election but Blue Springs vote will proceed

The Town of Myrtle will get by without having to hold a municipal election this year but the Village of Blue Springs will go with theirs on June 8 as scheduled. Blue Springs The Village of Blue Springs will hold an election because they…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Union County E-911 calls from Jan. 25-31

(Does not include 25 traffic stops or medical and coroner calls)   Monday, Jan. 25: 12:13 a.m. – Caller at Waffle House advised a white male in a blue hoodie and blue pants walked out without paying. 12:20 a.m. – Burglar…
NEMiss.news New Albany City Hall

Chief of police remains only unopposed candidate in NA elections

The City of New Albany has ended up with 22 people seeking the city’s seven elective offices. The last person to qualify was Jim Gann, running as a Republican for Ward Two alderman. One change was also made concerning another candidate.…
Fitch and WatsonOfficials' disagreement causes chaos NEMiss.News

State officials’ disagreement causes chaos in election qualification process

  With less than a day left in which to qualify to run for municipal office, state officials have thrown the process into chaos. Secretary of State Michael Watson and Attorney General Lynn Fitch are at odds over whether a candidate…

New Albany, Myrtle, Blue Springs all pick up candidates as deadline looms

  With less than a day left to qualify, New Albany now has 21 people seeking the city’s seven elective offices. The two newest qualifiers are Parks Smith running as an Independent for Ward One Alderman and Jeff Knox running as a…

City ready to take bids on renovation of former Fred’s building for municipal complex

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  After nearly a year of planning and preparation, light, gas and water manager Bill Mattox formally received permission Tuesday for architect Ross Barkley to advertise for bids on the renovation of what will turn the former Fred’s…
Union C. Supervisors 2-1-2021 NEMiss.News

County provides employees with paid coronavirus leave time

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  The Union County Board of Supervisors approved a new coronavirus leave policy Monday, in compliance with House Bill 1647 passed by the legislature this past year. The bill deals with leave due to disasters or emergencies. Board…
Counting absentee ballots NEMiss.News

19 candidates, seven offices and four days to deadline

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  With four days left to qualify, New Albany now has 19 people seeking the city’s seven elective offices. The only candidate without an opponent is incumbent Chief of Police Chris Robertson. The deadline to qualify is 5 p.m. this…
Chuck Garrett in mayor's race NEMiss.news

Chuck Garrett qualifies for New Albany Mayor’s race

  By Chuck Garrett My name is Chuck Garrett and I am thankful for the opportunity to pursue the office of Mayor in New Albany. I was born in Booneville, MS. I am the proud father of four children, Robert, Beth, Emma and Holt. I have…
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Reward offered in Houston murder; officers looking for vehicle in connection with case

  Original story The Chickasaw County Sheriff Department along with the Houston MS Police Department need your help in finding this vehicle and its owner, or if anyone knows the home this vehicle is seen parked at. This vehicle…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Union County E-911 calls from Jan. 18-24

  (Does not include 35 traffic stops or any medical or coroner calls)   Monday, Jan. 18: 9:16 a.m. – Caller works at Huddle House and she and another worker were talking about missing woman case. A woman came in Huddle…