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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…
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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.…
BNA Bank

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 Magnolia Soap opening

New Albany-based Magnolia Soap & Bath Opens Second Tupelo Location

Magnolia Soap & Bath, based in New Albany, is opening its second Tupelo location.
NEMiss.News Kevin Charles, LLC site

Kevin Charles expansion to add 75 jobs at New Albany plant

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Kevin Charles Fine Upholstery announces an expansion that will bring 75 new jobs to the New Albany area. This is the company's second expansion in three years.
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Dr. James Guntharp joins Friendship Medical Clinics

Dr. James Guntharp has become the third generation in his family join Ecru's Friendship medical services. He joins his father, Keith Guntharp, RPh. and his grandfather, Dr. James Speck.
NEMiss.News BNA Bank celebrating 125th anniversary

BNA Bank is celebrating its 125th Anniversary

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BNA Bank is celebrating its 125th anniversary of banking and supporting local communities. Click the post to see how to enter for a chance of winning one of ten $125 gift certificate for shopping in New Albany or Tupelo.
NEMiss.News Pontotoc Job Fair

Union County Job Fair with area employers to be held at Hillcrest Baptist Church

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Thirty employers from the New Albany area will be included in a Union County Job Fair produced by Three Rivers, UCDA and the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. MDES requires all people in the Union County area receiving unemployment benefits to attend the job fair.
NEMiss.News Walmart Wellness Day

Many area Walmarts to have public Wellness Day, Saturday Sept. 25

Wellness Day is sponsored by Walmart to provide a variety of vaccines at reasonable prices; COVID vaccines are free.
NEMiss.News steel structure of BNA Bank

Steel structure taking shape on BNA’s new Tupelo bank

One week after the groundbreaking ceremony, the steel structure of BNA Bank's new facility in downtown Tupelo is nearing completion.
NEMiss.News BNA groundbreaking, Tupelo MS

BNA Bank breaks ground on new plaza in downtown Tupelo

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Construction is already underway for BNA Bank's new plaza in downtown Tupelo. The building will house BNA's third banking location in Tupelo, and has space for a variety of other tenants.
NEMiss.News Walmart truck

Walmart announces campaign to raise and match funds for American Red Cross’s disaster relief

Walmart announces an disaster relief fund-raiser, for which the company will match up to 5 million dollars of contributions.
NEMiss.News Plaza Auto Wash now open for business

Plaza Auto Wash is open for business

New Albany's Plaza Auto Wash is Northeast Mississippi's newest and most efficient way to clean and care for your automobiles, seven days a week.

New Albany Main Street and Magnolia Soap and Bath owners win awards

  The Mississippi Main Street Association celebrated achievements of Mississippi Main Street Communities at the Annual Awards Luncheon in downtown Jackson and New Albany had two winners. New Albany Main Street’s Billye Jean Stroud…
BNA Bank

Local BNA Bank receiving share of $94.9 million in capital grants to support rural and underserved communities

A CDFI can be a bank, credit union, loan fund, or venture capital fund.