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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…
missing man mcquary

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 Speaker Philip Gunn

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 Speaker Philip Gunn

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 Speaker Philip Gunn

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 Trail Life Honor Guard at City Board

Trail Life honor guard opens meeting of New Albany Board of Aldermen

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After a New Albany Trail Life honor guard opening, the City Board of Aldermen discussed zoning, construction payments, LG&W matters and more. Still no official information on timing of Snyder St. reopening.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Supervisors 2-22-22

Union County Supervisors handle several items in brief February 22 meeting

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Union County Supervisors transacted several significant pieces of business in a short 2-22-22 meeting.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Supervisors 2-22-22

Union County Supervisors handle several items in brief February 22 meeting

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Union County Supervisors transacted several significant pieces of business in a short 2-22-22 meeting.
NEMiss.News Brandon Presley and Bill Mattox

PSC Commissioner Presley urges the public to voice its support for Senate Bill 2474 for rural broadband

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Over 100 local citizens heard Brandon Presley discuss the need to pass Senate Bill 2474 regarding rural broadband services. Presley urged the public to call Speaker Gunn's office to express their opinion.
NEMiss.News Brandon Presley, Northern District Commissioner

PSC Commissioner Brandon Presley to hold New Albany Town Hall Meeting February 21

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Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will hold a New Albany Town Hall meeting on Monday February 21, 2022. Neighboring communities are invited to attend.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Board 2-2-22

The Union County Board of Supervisors approves bids, picks primary county depository bank

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Union County Supervisors approve bids, pick primary county depository bank, along with other routine matters. Surplus county property to be auctioned in March.
NEMiss.News Brandon Presley, Northern District Commissioner

Presley Issues Statement on Electricity Service to Medical Marijuana Facilities

Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley comments on electric service to medical marijuana facilities.
NEMiss.News Whitten receives medal for valor

Jimmy Dean Whitten honored for valor

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City of New Albany honors NAPD Officer Jimmy Dean Whitten with Medal of Valor at February 1, 2022 board meeting.
NEMiss.News Union County Courthouse

Union County board agrees to make more information available to the public

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Responding to a request by local news organizations, the Union County Board of Supervisors is working to provide the public with more details of its official activities and decisions.
NEMiss.News Tupelo City Council

Community leaders spoke to the Tupelo City Council at its second January meeting

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At the January 18th Tupelo City Council meeting, various community leaders addressed the board to pledge support for decreasing violence and bullying. After the leaders spoke, routine business was transacted.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Law Enforcement

Rampant spread of COVID closes some county, city buildings

Staffing shortages due to rampant COVID causes closure of some local public offices in New Albany, MS.
NEMiss.News Speaker Philip Gunn

Mississippi House votes to raise teacher pay, make major changes in state tax structure.

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Mississippi House passes teacher pay raise bill and tax bill aimed at eventual elimination of the state's personal income tax. Supporters of the teacher pay bill call it "transformational."