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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 Fire scenes 6-14-22

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 Fire scenes 6-14-22

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 Fire scenes 6-14-22

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 Vehicle hit by train while bypassing safety barrier.

Motorist tries to drive around railroad safety gate, struck by BNSF train

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A female driver trying to get around a lowered train barrier was struck and pushed into another vehicle waiting at the crossing. There were injuries to the second driver.
NEMiss.News Bob Barber of Orion Group

Aldermen delay action on Comprehensive Plan, approve $194,738 spray park, raise monthly garbage collection fees

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City Board delays adopting comprehensive plan until marijuana decisions made, approves new spray park, honors city Code Enforcement Officer Eric Thomas. Marijuana hearing set for August 1.
NEMiss.News Carl Martin's fire helmet

Procession of firefighting equipment escorted the hearse of longtime fireman Carl Martin

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Many of his fellow fire fighters turned out to honor the service of James 'Pappy' Carl Martin on Thursday July 7, 2022. He served over 30 years with North Haven Fire Department.
NEMiss.News Burned Fed Ex trailer om I-22

Fedex truck catches fire on I-22 west of Myrtle Friday afternoon

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A FedEx truck caught fire on westbound I-22, near the Myrtle exit. Both the tractor and the trailer were damaged, but there were no injuries. Four fire department trucks and more than ten firefighters from Myrtle and West Union Fire Departments were involved in fighting the fire and assisting with cleaning up the debris.
NEMiss.News Proposed new Supervisor Districts

Union County board deals with two troublesome issues

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Union County supervisors discussed a convoluted new state law requiring rural building permits. Additionally, they presented the suggested maps for necessary redistricting of supervisors' districts require by new census figures.
NEMiss.News Kick the can down the road

Kick that can on down the road

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A convoluted new law recently signed by the governor is creating confusion for many Mississippi county governments. There should be a small prize for those who can even understand the 219 word title./description.
NEMiss.News Mitchell Shettles appointed to Coast Guard Academy

Kelly Announces Service Academy Appointment of Mitchell Shettles

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Congratulations to New Albany's Mitchell Shettles, who has been appointed to the United States Coast Guard Academy.

John Young: “I’ve been out of money, but I’ve never been broke.”

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John Young, long-time New Albany resident, entrepreneur, developer and visionary died on June 26, 2022. New Albany owes a lot of its current good fortune to Young's decades of persistent vision, effort and unfailing support.
NEMiss.News

Serious injuries in two-car collision Wednesday morning on Highway 15

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A fiery two car accident on the morning of Wednesday June 22, 2022, caused serious injuries, Contrary to circulated information, there were no deaths at the scene.
NEMiss.News C J Bright, President of Union Co. Board of Supervisors

Concrete fabricator to locate $23-million facility in New Albany

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Dunn Utility Products, based in Bynum, MS, has announced a $23 million expansion of their concrete products business into New Albany. They will be in the Martintown South Industrial Park.
NEMiss.News Eric Thomas, New Albany Code Enforcement Officer

Eric Thomas honored as Mississippi Building Official of the Year

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Congratulations to Eric Thomas, New Albany's Building/Code Enforcement Officer, who was recently named Mississippi's Building Official of the Year.
NEMiss.News Fire scenes 6-14-22

Four fire departments battled Myrtle house fire

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Fire destroyed a Myrtle home on June 13, 2020, despite four fire departments battling the blaze in temperatures near 100 degrees. No serious injuries were reported, and a pet dog was saved.