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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 Supervisors meeting March 7, 2022

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 Supervisors meeting March 7, 2022

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 Supervisors meeting March 7, 2022

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 Digby on stage

Part One, Public Hearing and Action on Medical Marijuana: Union County Supervisors catch an earful

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A standing-room-only crowd appeared before the Union Co. Board of Supervisors to speak against allowing medical marijuana in Union County. Union County citizens as a whole voted overwhelmingly to support medical marijuana in the state referendum.
NEMiss.News Rep. Trent Kelly newsletter

Rep. Trent Kelly announces Gold Star Family Fellowship recipient

Congressman Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) is pleased to announce the selection of Pam Tolbert as the recipient of Gold Star Family Fellowship.
NEMiss.News Union County Supervisors Meeting 4-18-2022

UPDATED: 1PM 4-25: Marijuana in Mississippi: Free Enterprise or Government Stores?

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The Union County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing April 26 on "opting in" or "opting out" of selling medical marijuana in the county.
NEMiss.News County Supervisors' meeting 4-4-2022

County Supervisors discuss medical marijuana, set public hearing date

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Union County Supervisors addressed the medical marijuana issue, along with other items of routine business, on 4-4-2022. A public meeting has been set.
NEMiss.News Favre, Reeves & Bryant

Brett Favre’s role in DHS embezzlement scandal

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In the April 7 installment of its series on the embezzlement of millions of dollars in federal TANF funds, Mississippi Today highlights Brett Favre's role in diverting millions from MSDH clients. The federal funds were supposed to provide Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).
NEMiss.News A good spot for a meet

Mississippi Today publishes detailed information on Phil Bryant’s role in welfare embezzlement scandal

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Mississippi Today released the first results of their investigation into Phil Bryant's connection to welfare embezzlement scandal. Over $70 million was misspent by a the Department of Mental Health, which he directly supervised.
NEMiss.News former Gov. Phil Bryant under investigation

Closing in on former Governor Phil Bryant in the DHS embezzlement scandal

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Mississippi Today takes aim at Phil Bryant for his participation in a scheme to funnel millions of federal TANF funds away from needy Mississippians. We say "about time Bryan is called to account!"

Income Tax Deal Reached on HB 531, The Mississippi ‘Tax Freedom’ Act of 2022

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Just before leaving Jackson, Republicans in both houses finally reached an agreement on changes to Mississippi's personal income tax. It is said that no one in the endlessly bickering Republican party is entirely happy.
NEMiss.News Tupelo City Council meetings March 2022

March 2022 Tupelo City Council meetings

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At its two March meetings, the Tupelo City Council hired a new Fire Chief, gave police commendations and announced over $705,000 in grants received, in addition to transacting other routine city business.
NEMiss.News Sheriff Edwards addresses Board

Union County Supervisors approve a plan for a Tallahatchie River Authority, purchase a new fire truck, and transact other routine business at March 21 meeting

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Along with routine business at its March 21 meeting, the Union County Supervisors approved a plan to establish the Tallahatchie River Authority. A resolution was approved for the legislature.
NEMiss.News MDOT projects in Northeast MS

MDOT announces updates to Northeast MS projects

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Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announces updates on projects in the northeast Mississippi area.
NEMiss.News Supervisors meeting March 7, 2022

The Union County board approves major purchases, other business at March 7 meeting

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New equipment and routine fees for services took most of the time at the March 7 Union Co. Supervisors' meeting.