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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 Baptist Service First Champions

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 Baptist Service First Champions

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 Baptist Service First Champions

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…

Felder Rushing and the William Faulkner Literary Garden Anniversary

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Felder Rushing will be the guest speaker as the Union County Heritage Museum celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its William Faulkner Literary Garden. The event is free and open to the public.

Supervisors hear request for opioid settlement money for the drug court and an escaped tax dispute, 9-15-2025

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On September 15, 2025, the Union County Board of Supervisors heard a request to grant some of the Sackler opioid settlement money to the drug court, heard an escaped tax dispute, and addressed other county business.
NEMiss.News Gail Morton and "the thief"

Artist Gail Morton to relate stories of the history behind some of her work

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Master artist, teacher and storyteller Gail Morton will tell stories that inspired some of her work at Museum Moments Thursday, September 18.

Aldermen hear budget concerns and address other city business, 9-2-2025

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The Board of Aldermen met on September 2, 2025, heard budget concerns from a member of the public and conducted other city business.

Union Co. Supervisors address county business and budget items

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The Union County Board of Supervisors met on September 2, 2025 and addressed several items of routine business as well as special budget items.

Rebecca Browning’s “Friendships: Nature’s Poetic Cycle” exhibit opens September 4, at the Museum

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Teaching artist Rebecca Browning's "Friendships: Nature’s Poetic Cycle" exhibit & sale will open Thursday September 4, 2025, at the Museum. Her study of the rhythms and ecological balances of nature produces produces art that can be enjoyed in all seasons.
NEMiss.News NEMCC Lady Tigers volleyball debut 2025

NEMCC Lady Tigers Volleyball counting heavily on local area players

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With only two returning players from its second season, NEMCC Lady Tigers Volleyball is counting heavily on players from the Northeast MS area.
NENiss.News Erin Abbott discusses Small town Living

Erin Austin Abbott: Using individual creativity to grow small towns in positive directions

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Author Erin Austin Abbott discusses ideas for creatively and thoughtfully growing small towns in ways to make them desirable for both long-time residents and newcomers.

Board of Supervisors 8-18-2025: Cheryl Davis introduced as new interim UCDA coordinator, Supervisors approve new website for online tax payments

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At the Board of Supervisors meeting on August 18th, Cheryl Davis was introduced as the new Interim UCDA coordinator. The board addressed a tax appeal, a new contract scheme for commercial dumpster rentals, a request from the tax assessor for a new website for online payments, and other county business.

Author Erin Austen Abbott will discuss the various considerations of Small Town Living

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Ever wonder why some people prefer living in small towns over larger cities? That will be the topic of author Erin Austen Abbott's discussion at the August Museum Moments at Union County Heritage Museum.
NEMiss.News Board of Supervisors 8-4-2025

County Board hears zoning matter, tax appeal, other routine business 8-4-2025

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Alternative home construction possibilities, a tax assessment appeal and a good bit of other business were dealt with at the Union Co. Board of Supervisors meeting on August 4, 2025.
NEMiss.News Baptist Service First Champions

Baptist Union County Names Service First Champion

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Congratulations to Rachel Hayes and Emily Hutchins, recently named Service First Champions at Baptist Hospital Union County.