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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…
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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.…
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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…

Southern Herbalist Darryl Patton to speak on “Poison Plants and More” at Museum on April 18

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"Poisonous Plants and More" will be the topic discussed by Southern Herbalist Darryl Patton at Union County Heritage Museum on April 18. Patton will also lead a plant walk.
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Baptist Union County to host the 2024 Annual Baby Fair on April 30

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New and expectant mothers are encouraged to attend Baptist Union County's free annual Baby Fair on April 30th.
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Severe weather is headed into the Union County area

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Be prepared for severe weather in our area, with possible flooding and tornado activity.
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Priority Ambulance Services’ building hit by vehicle on rainy evening

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Priority Ambulance Services' building on Hwy. 15 N. in New Albany, MS. was struck by a vehicle on the night of 4-9-2024.

Museum’s Second Saturday program All About Birds features Hunting with Birds, Birding for Children

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All About Birding at the Museum's Second Saturday program will include both "Birding for Children and "Hunting with Birds" as well a local bird information and crafts for youth.
NEMiss.News Master Gardeners' 2023 Plant sale

Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale set May 4, 2024

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The Union County Master Gardeners' annual plant sale at the Union County Heritage Museum, May 4, 2024, will also have activities for kids.
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A sampling of the NAMS Spring Art Exhibit now at the Union County Heritage Museum

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NAMS Spring Art Exhibit opened March 28 to a huge crowd. Check it out before it leaves on April 13.
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New Albany’s Billye Jean Stroud among eight recent state appointments named by Governor Reeves

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Governor Tate Reeves appoints Billye Jean Stroud to the Mississippi State Board of Education.
NEMiss.News New Albany Garden and NAMS youth group

New Albany Garden Club works with NAMS Garden Dogs youth group

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The New Albany Middle School Garden Dogs work on a variety of projects with their sponsors from the New Albany Garden Club.
NEMiss.News Main St uses grant for youth art lessons

New Albany Main Street Provides Community Art Lessons for Local Youth

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An arts grant awarded to New Albany Main Street has provided art lessons for fourth and fifth graders in the New Albany Boys & Girls Club.
Nemiss.News Fatal fire on Lincoln st.

A multifaceted investigation is underway in fatal house fire of March 19

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A multifaceted investigation is underway to determine the cause of a fatal house fire in New Albany.
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New Albany Fire Department on the scene of a Lincoln St. fire

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New Albany Fire Department is currently on the scene of a house fire on Lincoln St. and working to locate a possible missing person.