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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.…
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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 I voted

Results of 2023 Republican Primary Runoff Election.

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Results of Republican Primary runoff election for Union County races.

County mill budgets hearing and property tax increase. School bond. What is the Difference?

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  During the Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, August 21, 2023, a public hearing on the Mill budget was scheduled for 10am, September 14, 2023 at the Union County Chancery Clerk Office. This public hearing will provide an opportunity…

Jimmy Edwards wants your vote in the run-off election-here’s why

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Jimmy Edwards lists reasons to vote for him for Union County Sheriff in upcoming runoff election.

Union Co. Supervisors act on poll worker pay, 911 Board, Martintown ARC Grant, road work and much more

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Supervisors discuss poll worker pay, road work, Martintown Industrial Park and more.
Old jail and Union Co. Courthouse NEMiss.News

2023 Primary results in three Republican runoffs, uncontested races continue to rise

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There will be three Republican runoff races on August 29.
NEMiss.News Union County Courthouse at sunset

Livestreaming election results from Union County Courthouse

Results of Primary elections live streamed from Union County Courthouse

Repetitive flooding on Main Street is the main topic at the August City Board Meeting 

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Joel Bennett address the problem of on-going Camp Creek flooding at August's Board meeting.
NEMiss.News CJ Bright

C. J. Bright seeks reelection as Union County District 3 Supervisor

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CJ Bright bids for reelection as Union County District 3 Supervisor.
NEMiss.News Supervisors meeting 7-3-23

The Union Co. Board give Chancery Judges raises, pledge funds for NALGW broadband

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Supervisors approve Chancery Judges' pay raise; pledge funds for NALGW/ACE Broadband project
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Mississippi Passes School Safety Act

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MS Department of Education to implement Mississippi Schools Protection Act