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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 Jonathan Lashon Scales sought iby NAPD

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 Jonathan Lashon Scales sought iby NAPD

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 Jonathan Lashon Scales sought iby NAPD

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 New Albany City Board

New Albany aldermen vote to allow medical marijuana in the city

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At the end of a public hearing, New Albany aldermen voted in favor of medical marijuana, which will allow sale and production within the city limits.
NEmiss.News NAPD officers trained in crisis intervention

NAPD Officers Clayton and Pannell trained for Crisis Intervention

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Two NAPD officers have become the first Union county law enforcement officers to complete a 40 hour crisis intervention training course. The training increases their ability to respond effectively when a mental health issue is involved.

For or against medical marijuana? Show up to be heard Tuesday

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The New Albany Board of Alderman will have a hearing on "opt in - opt out" for medical marijuana at its regular meeting Tuesday August 1, 2022. The hearing will be at 5:30 PM at the Magnolia Civic Center.
NEMiss.News BNA Bank celebrating 125th anniversary

BNA Bank announces promotions

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Congratulations to the seven employees whose promotions were recently announced by the BNA Bank's Board of Directors.
NEMiss.News former Gov. Phil Bryant under investigation

FINALLY: Bryant subpoenaed regarding his role in embezzling federal money intended for Mississippi’s poorest people

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Former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has been subpoenaed in the massive embezzlement of funds from the state's welfare department. Mississippi's largest ever embezzlement took place while Bryant was governor and Tate Reeves was lieutenant governor.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Supervisors, 7-18-2022

County board 18JUL2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan

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Union County Supervisors set a hearing for the Hazard Mitigation Plan, which must be reviewed every 5 years, and raised the mileage reimbursement, among other items of business.
NEMiss.News Favre, Reeves & Bryant

Mississippi welfare scandal hits national news; Reeves fires lawyer who tried to get info about who got the money

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The Mississippi Department of Human Services' welfare embezzlement scandal went national with news of Tate Reeves' firing of attorney Brad Pigott. Pigott was fired after issuing a subpoena relating to $5 million dollars of federal welfare money given to the University of Southern MS to build a volleyball stadium.
NEMiss.News Baptist Back to School health fair 2022

A large crowd enjoyed the annual Back to School Health Fair hosted by Baptist Hospital-Union County

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Baptist Hospital-Union County hosted its annual Back to School Health Fair on July 23 to help students get the year started off well. A big crowd turned out to enjoy the event, visit friends and gather information.
NEMiss.News John Nowlin at toxic pond

Local cattleman sues agribusiness giant over deaths of livestock

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An Ecru cattleman has sued a $6 billion agribusiness in poisoning deaths of seven head of livestock killed by ammonia runoff. Meanwhile, questions have arisen about the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality's monitoring procedures.
NEMiss.News NAFD cools it at the Library

New Albany Fire Department creates a spray party at Union County Library

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New Albany Fire Department personnel gave local kids a 'spray foam party' at the library. It was a welcome treat on a day with temperatures in the 90s.
NEMiss.News Union County Fair 2022

Union County fair 2022: large crowd from several counties come for the fun

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Thousands from Union and its surrounding counties came to the Union County Fair on Saturday evening, July 16, 2022.
NEMiss.News Jonathan Lashon Scales sought iby NAPD

UPDATED 5:58PM New Albany police seek Jonathan Lashon Scales, considered armed & dangerous

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The New Albany Police Department is seeking Jonathan Lashon Scales in connection with an armed robbery July 14, 2022. He is considered armed and dangerous.