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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.…
Northeast MS Walmart cuts shopping hours

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…
Northeast MS Walmart cuts shopping hours

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…
Northeast MS Walmart cuts shopping hours

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 Temporary Regions Bank closure

Temporary Regions Bank closures created local concern

Customers of the Regions Bank branch at 112 East Bankhead Street in New Albany are breathing easier after the branch re-opened a week ago, Monday, July 13. Regions customers who went to the bank the prior week were surprised, and many were…
NEMiss.news Master-Bilt Closing

City Hall not taken by surprise over Master-Bilt closure

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New Albany, MS - Union County’s oldest remaining industry, Master-Bilt, is closing its New Albany plant within the next five months. The announcement came Tuesday morning in a press release from the company and a representative said no…
NEMISS.NEWS Old post office building

Report claims many small businesses in Mississippi may soon fail

  JACKSON, Miss.—A new report published by Main Street America claims that nearly 7.5 million small businesses across the country are in danger of closing over the next five months as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. 5,850 businesses…

New Albany manufacturers making masks and components to help fight coronavirus

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Cooper Electrical Controls specializes in unique high-technology manufacturing solutions but right now they are making a product about as simple as one can image: nose pieces for medical masks. The project came about almost by accident. Owner…

Presley: AT&T endangers Tippah County customers

Editor: Mississippi Public Service Commissioner, Brandon Presley is "hopping mad" at AT&T. That company has placed customers' (in one of Mississippi's hardest-hit  by Covid-19 counties) lives in danger and is being generally…

Tupelo Restaurants Will Sell Drive-Thru Alcohol

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Tupelo- The Tupelo City Council met on Tuesday April 7, with a smaller than usual attendance. Mayor Jason Shelton, President Nettie Davis, and a few more council members were present. The remaining members attended the meeting by phone. Council…

Local cattle producers deal with effect of coronavirus

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People know the coronavirus has impact on grocery stores and other retail businesses. Most, however, rarely think about the impact on farmers who produce what they can buy at the supermarket. Northeast Mississippi farmers are trying to figure…

VIP Cinema Seating closing in New Albany permanently

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New Albany Mayor Tim Kent said Monday that he had learned VIP Cinema Seating was closing permanently. This came when the Wall Street Journal called him requesting a comment about the closing. That publication was reporting the closing later…

Construction for Jack’s restaurant should begin in April

The coming of Jack’s to New Albany is reported to be official, since formal plans have been received. Construction should start about the first of April, according to the city building inspector’s office. The location is on Hwy. 30…
BNA Bank

BNA Bank lobbies only open by appointment

James R. Collins, Chief Executive Officer for BNA Bank, announced today that BNA Bank will take the necessary precautions, as outlined by the President of the United States and the CDC, to promote social distancing and help stop the spread of…
Northeast MS news Stokes

A message to Stokes Supermarket friends & customers

New Albany MS - Stokes Supermarket, the longest continually operating grocery retailer in Union County issued the following statement Wednesday, March 18, 2020:   TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS   We know that many of you are frustrated…
Northeast MS Walmart cuts shopping hours

Walmart: Will less shopping time mean longer checkout lines?

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Northeast MS - Northeast Mississippi retail businesses were caught off guard with the threat of the coronavirus looming. People are stocking up on items in fear of possible quarantines. Area Walmart stores were not immune to the buying frenzy.…