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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…
missing man mcquary

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 Chad Fletcher at work

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 Chad Fletcher at work

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 Chad Fletcher at work

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 Who-Ville float 2022 Christmas parade

Scenes of New Albany Christmas Parade 2022

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New Albany's annual Christmas Parade, in all its glory, rolled through the streets of historic Downtown New Albany, MS last night. It certainly seemed that a good time was had by all.
NEMiss.News Central State Hospital, Milledgeville GA

Why must law enforcement deal with the mentally ill in Mississippi?

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MS Rep. Sam Creekmore IV is investigating the burden borne by MS law officers who are dealing with increasing numbers of mental patients. A federal judge has required the state of MS to improve its community-based mental health services.
NEMiss.News Jo Ann Decker

Elderly Union County woman, missing four days, found alive Saturday afternoon

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Jo Ann Decker, missing since Tuesday November 22, was found alive today, November 26, near County Road 101.
NEMiss.News New Albany Municipal Building nears completion

New Albany’s new Municipal Complex nearly ready for occupancy

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New Albany's new Municipal Building is nearing completion and will soon house the NAPD and NALGW operations. NALGW may be able to move in before the end of 2022.
NEMiss.News New Albany Street Department Director Johnny Payton

New Albany Street Department honored at luncheon

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Johnny Payton and his New Albany Streets Department employees were honored a recent luncheon in the Magnolia Room. These men accomplish maintenance of city streets, and regular house-to-house collection of solid waste.
NEMiss.News BNA Bank Plaza ribbon cutting, Tupelo MS 11-16-22.

BNA Bank Plaza hosts ribbon cutting and grand opening November 16

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BNA Bank officers, board members, employees and guests gathered for BNA Bank Plaza grand opening in Tupelo, MS, on November 16, 2022. BNA Bank, based in New Albany, now has three locations in Tupelo.
NEMiss.News BNA Bank Plaza, Tupelo

BNA Bank Plaza in Tupelo to host grand opening Wednesday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.

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BNA Bank Plaza in Tupelo invites the public to join the celebration of its Grand Opening on November 16, 2022. Check the post to register for cash prizes for local shopping.
NEMiss.News Police escort

Was it a riot or a parade?

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Eighteen or 20 law enforcement vehicles went blazing through sleepy downtown New Albany MS at about 10PM Wednesday night, November 9. Check out the post to find out why.
NEMiss.News Vote: a blow of faith in democracy

Strike a blow of faith in American democracy. Go Vote!

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It is more important than ever that you make the effort to vote today. It is a vote of faith in American democracy.
NEMiss.News Omarian Green in custody

Omarian Green charged with felony for Friday evening gunfire

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Omarian Green is charged with felony in Friday Nov. 4 shooting incident at the Hallmarc Inn in New Albany MS. Green initially claimed to be only 17 years old, but was discovered to be 18 and was charged as an adult.
NEMiss.News J.M. Stevens on November Nights Tour

MS native song-writer/singer J. M. Stevens returns to New Albany

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Writer/singer J.M. Stevens will return to perform at the Union Co. Heritage Museum on November 10. Stevens drew a large crowd last year and we hope to have an even larger one this year.
NEMiss.News Chad Fletcher at work

November’s Museum Moments features woodworker Chad Fletcher

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Wood worker Chad Fletcher will discuss his art and keeping urban wood out of the landfills at November's Museum Moments on November 17. The public is invited, and a free lunch will be served.