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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 Robby Parman addresses Supervisors

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 Robby Parman addresses Supervisors

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 Robby Parman addresses Supervisors

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 MS Gulf Coast

Supervisors met June 6, raised their pay; meeting this week on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

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    The Union County Board of Supervisors met at the chancery court building in New Albany on Monday, June 6. This week, Monday, June 13, through Thursday, June 16, the supervisors are meeting on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. At…
NEMiss.News Betty King beautification award

Betty King receives beautification recognition

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Congratulations to Betty King. With a big assist from her granddaughters, she has won this quarter's Beautification Award for her lovely lawn.
NEMiss.News Terry Young presents plans to City Board.

Developer Terry Young presents initial plans to City Board for Albany West, a Master Planned Community

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Developer Terry Young revealed plans for Albany West, a planned community, to the City Board on June 7, 2022. Anti-marijuana speakers made their case against selling medical marijuana in New Albany.
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Baptist Union County starts support group for ostomy patients and caregivers

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Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County starts a support group for ostomy patients and their caregivers. The group aims to support ostomy patients' physical and emotional challenges.
NEMiss.News NAFD firemen with smoke alarms

New Albany firemen have smoke alarms for local homes

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In partnership with the American Red Cross, New Albany Fire Department has free smoke alarms for people within the city limits. Trained NAFD employees will install the alarms.
NEMiss.News some things call for a casserole

Steve Patterson: Reflections on thoughts and prayers and other trite euphemisms 

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Guest Author Steve Patterson believes it is time for concrete action to replace repetitious, ineffective comments on the subject of improving our abysmal record on gun violence.
NEMiss.News NAHS Rossetti appointed to USMMA

NAHS Graduate appointed to Merchant MarineAcademy

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Congratulations to NAHS Honors Graduate Samuel Rossetti, who was recently appointed to the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).
NEMiss.News House fire on West Longview

Quick action by NAFD minimized fire damage to home Sunday afternoon

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A speedy response by the New Albany Fire Department (NAFD) prevented extensive damage to a home at 416 West Longview Sunday afternoon, May 29. A resident of the home received a burn injury to a hand, but declined medical treatment except…
NEMiss.News Children's party at Lopez home

Mixed weather made for diverse activities during the weekend

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Union County's weather on Saturday May, 21st, played nice with most folks' outdoor activity plans, but not all.
NEMiss.News Targets on seniors' backs

Medicare’s senior citizens have a target on their back

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Privatization efforts are under way to move even Traditional Medicare into the control of chosen for-profit entities. Many seniors have already been auto-aligned into organizations they have neither chosen nor been informed about.
NEMiss.News two arrested in Myrtle shooting

Two jailed in Union County for Thursday night shooting in Myrtle

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Two male teenagers arrested and charged in May 19th shooting incident in Myrtle, MS.
NEMiss.News Robby Parman addresses Supervisors

County board hears from organizations it helps fund, receives bids for road projects in all five county districts

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Union Co. Supervisors heard reports from organizations getting tax money, took road work bids, transacted other routine business at May 16 meeting.