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.…
James Boyce "Bear" McDonald obituary

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…
James Boyce "Bear" McDonald obituary

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…
James Boyce "Bear" McDonald obituary

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…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Jerry Liddell Jarvis, 72

Jerry Liddell Jarvis January 13, 1947 - April 8, 2019   Jerry Jarvis died Monday, April 8, 2019, at his residence. He was born January 13, 1947, in Union County to Andrew Jackson Jarvis, Jr., and Addie Jo Hill Jarvis. He was retired…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Virginia Carrilee Williams, 89

Virginia Carrilee Williams December 26, 1929 - April 7, 2019   Virginia Carrilee Williams, 89, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at her home. She was born December 26, 1929 in Union County to the late Marion and Armetha Pannell Grubbs.…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Bettie Frazier, 82

Bettie Frazier May 26, 1936 - April 5, 2019   Bettie Marie Herrod Frazier, 82, died Friday, April 5, 2017, at Diversicare in Ripley, MS. She was born May 26,1936, in New Albany to Jim and Louella Ledbetter Herrod. She was a lifetime…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Bobby Joe McMillen, 76

Bobby Joe McMillen January 15, 1943 - April 5, 2019   Bobby Joe McMillen, 76, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at New Albany Health and Rehab in New Albany. He was born January 15, 1943 in Ingomar to the late Alfred C. and Viola…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

James L. Hall, 80

James L. Hall November 18, 1938 - April 3, 2019   James L. Hall, 80, of Aurora, passed away Wednesday April 3, 2019 at Presence Mercy Center. He was born November 18, 1938 in New Albany, MS, the son of the late, Carl and Flossie…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

William “Bill” Wise Hill, 52

William "Bill" Wise Hill April 13, 1966 - April 4, 2019   William “Bill” Wise Hill, 52, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born April 13, 1966 in Tupelo to William Wise Hill, Jr. and Lois Walters Hill.…

Jennifer Gay “JJ” Harris, 47

Jennifer Gay "JJ" Harris March 18, 1972 - April 3, 2019     God gave us a person with a heart larger than life, with a compassion and concern greater for the lives she touched rather than her own. This person was destined…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Anita Faye Rakestraw Pannell, 63

Anita Faye Rakestraw Pannell January 12, 1956 - March 31, 2019   Anita Faye Rakestraw Pannell, 63, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Union County. She was born January 12, 1956 in Union County…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Ernesteen Speck Roberts, 89

Ernesteen Speck Roberts December 3, 1929 - March 30, 2019   Ernesteen Speck Roberts passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born December 3, 1929 in Union County to Ernest L. Speck…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Mike Childers, 64

Mike Childers April 22, 1954 - March 30, 2019   Michael Dewayne Childers, 64, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at his home. He was born April 22, 1954 in Union County to Oliver Pascal Childers and Mary Elizabeth Stacks Childers. He…

Carmen McBryde Hamblin, 55

Carmen McBryde Hamblin March 24, 1964 - March 30, 2019   Carmen McBryde Hamblin, 55, passed away Saturday March 30, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. She was born on March 24, 1964 to Jimmy and Sylvia McBryde. She is…
James Boyce "Bear" McDonald obituary

James Boyce “Bear” McDonald, 72

James Boyce "Bear" McDonald October 2, 1946 - March 26, 2019   James McDonald New Albany – James Boyce “Bear” McDonald, 72, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. He was born October 2,…