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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 Brandon Presley and Bill Mattox

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 Brandon Presley and Bill Mattox

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 Brandon Presley and Bill Mattox

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 April Rodgers $1 million bail set

Judge sets bail totaling $1,055,000 in Alpine murder case

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Justice Court Judge sets a bail of over one million dollars on April Rodgers, accused of killing Nathan Knight on Monday. Rodgers is currently in the Union County Jail.
NEMiss.News April Rodgers arrested

A woman in the Alpine community of northeast Union County to be charged in Monday shooting death

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Union County Sheriff identifies those arrested in shooting death of Nathan Knight on March 7 in the Alpine community.
NEMiss.News Shooting Fatality

Nathan Knight dead, three in custody in Alpine shooting

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A morning shooting in the Alpine community left Nathan Knight dead, march 7, 2022. Three persons are in custody at the Union County Jail.
NEMiss.News Supervisors meeting March 7, 2022

The Union County board approves major purchases, other business at March 7 meeting

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New equipment and routine fees for services took most of the time at the March 7 Union Co. Supervisors' meeting.
NEMiss.News Vehicle fire at Dollar General

Fire in motor vehicle seriously injures one person

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Fire in a pick-up truck seriously injured one person at Sherman area Dollar General store.
NEmiss.News Mable Waldrop and children

Mild weather draws many neighborhood children to the new playground equipment at Alabama Street Park

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Alabama Street park renovations draw children to enjoy the neighborhood park as weather warms.
NEMiss.News Trail Life Honor Guard at City Board

Trail Life honor guard opens meeting of New Albany Board of Aldermen

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After a New Albany Trail Life honor guard opening, the City Board of Aldermen discussed zoning, construction payments, LG&W matters and more. Still no official information on timing of Snyder St. reopening.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Supervisors 2-22-22

Union County Supervisors handle several items in brief February 22 meeting

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Union County Supervisors transacted several significant pieces of business in a short 2-22-22 meeting.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Supervisors 2-22-22

Union County Supervisors handle several items in brief February 22 meeting

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Union County Supervisors transacted several significant pieces of business in a short 2-22-22 meeting.
NEMiss.News Daisy award winner Joann Burks, RN

Baptist Union County recognizes Joann Burks, RN, who performs above and beyond expectations

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Congratulations to Joann Burks, RN at Baptist-Union County Hospital, who recently received the Daisy award for Extraordinary Nurses.
NEMiss.News Hillsdale house fire

South Hillsdale house fire apparently caused by in-wall heater

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The New Albany Fire Department quickly extinguished a fire on South Hillsdale and two residents were treated for minor injuries at the scene.
NEMiss.News Brandon Presley and Bill Mattox

PSC Commissioner Presley urges the public to voice its support for Senate Bill 2474 for rural broadband

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Over 100 local citizens heard Brandon Presley discuss the need to pass Senate Bill 2474 regarding rural broadband services. Presley urged the public to call Speaker Gunn's office to express their opinion.