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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…
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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 Mount up with wings as eagles

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 Mount up with wings as eagles

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 Mount up with wings as eagles

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 Thankful for digging ditches

Thankful for work digging ditches

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Thankfulness extends even to the continued ability to perform occasional manual labor, including the digging of ditches.
NEMiss.News John Walrod's Victorian Steampunk Exhibit at Museum

Walrod’s Victorian Steampunk exhibit brings retro-futuristic art to New Albany

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Mississippi artist John Walrod's retro-futuristic Victorian Steampunk Exhibit opens at the Union County Heritage Museum on December 3, 2021. This is an exhibit and sale of the award-winning artist's 3-D assemblage sculptures.
NEMiss.News Tupelo Mayor Todd Jordan

Tupelo mayor says city is booming; city council rejects bids for skate park

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Tupelo's City Council discussed local economy, rejected skate park bids , and approved tax exemptions for Leggett & Platt. The Parks & Recreation will continue to explore other possible routes to provide a skate.
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New Albany teachers receive scholarships through endowment

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Three New Albany School District teachers pursuing a graduate level degree win scholarships made possible by Tri State Educational Foundation through the Dean Provence Endowment for Excellence in Education.
NEMiss.News David Neal Cox executed

David Neal Cox executed for 2010 murder in Union County

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David Neal Cox was executed on November 17, 2021, for the 2010 murder of his wife, Kim Kirk Cox in Union County.
NEMiss.News "Smitty" Harris & Tap Code chart

Tupelo post office to be named to honor Vietnam War POW, Colonel Carlyle “Smitty” Harris.

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Tupelo will name post office in honor of Col. Carlyle "Smitty" Harris, the sixth American to become a POW during the Viet Nam War. Harris was a POW for eight years, and taught many fellow prisoners to use the Tap Code as a means of secret communication.

Is Sam Mosley New Albany’s Favorite Son?

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New Albany's Sam Mosley was honored on Nov, 12 for his 60-year career as a successful writer and performer of the Blues. "Living Blues Magazine," Malaco Records and the Union County Heritage Museum joined in honoring the Mosley & Johnson Band's many contributions to the Blues genre, as well as to the community.
NEMiss.News Baptist Hospitals get grade A Leapfrog

Baptist Union County and Baptist Booneville Nationally Recognized With An ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Scores

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Leapfrog has awarded a "A" grade for patient safety to Baptist's hospitals in New Albany and Booneville. This speaks to the high level of medical care available in these communities.
NEMiss.News Sam Mosley, a bright spot on the porch

Living Blues Magazine to honor Mosley & Johnson Band

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The public is invited to a reception honoring the musical legacy of Sam Mosley and the Mosely & Johnson Band, Friday Nov. 12 at the museum. There will be food, drink and music.
NEMiss.News Britt Gully, Pioneer Days 2021

Jimmie Rodgers, Mississippi’s first great musician, featured at Heritage Pioneer Days

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For three days, the Union Co. Heritage Museum was transformed to bring the times of 'yesteryear' to life for education and family fun. Today's children still seem to enjoy the less complicated times of the past.
NEMiss.News Nov 2 New Albany City Board

Propose naming downtown bridge over Tallahatchie River for Zack Stewart

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New Albany Aldermen unanimously approve the possible naming of the Tallahatchie bridge for Zack Stewart, among other business. Sam Mosley & the Mosely & Johnson Band is to be honored November 12.
NEMiss.News Mount up with wings as eagles

Steve Patterson: A time for grieving, a time for rejoicing, and thankful for both times!

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Guest Author, Steve Patterson, facing the coming loss of his mother, considers the connection between grief and fear, and their possible ultimate blessings.