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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 Museum features fly fishing

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 Museum features fly fishing

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 Museum features fly fishing

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 Union Co. Supervisors' meeting 11-1-2021

A small but bright shining moment in a routine meeting of the Union County Board of Supervisors

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A small request from the Literacy Council resulted in a unanimous "epiphany" moment for the county supervisors at their November meeting. The moment may help many more folks learn to read.

The Salem Witch Trials, Havana Syndrome and the Politics of Hysteria

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Mass hysteria may be a delusion but its consequences are dangerously real. The "Havana Syndrome" shows we haven't learned much since Salem.
NEMiss.News Halloween at the Magnolia Civic Center

Big turn out for Oogie Boogie event at Magnolia Civic Center

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The Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween party at the Magnolia Civic Center drew a large crowd for an evening of family fun.
NEMiss.News Pioneer Days 2008

Britt Gully will perform singing the Jimmie Rodgers story at the museum

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The always popular, educational and fun Pioneer Days will be at the Union County Heritage Museum Nov 4-6, 2021, with Britt Gully as Jimmie Rodgers on Saturday.
NEMiss.News Montford Point Marines, 2017

Congressman Kelly to award Congressional Gold Medal honoring Embra Jackson, Sr.

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The late Embra Jackson, Sr. to be honored with Congressional Gold Medal for his service with the Montford Point Marines. He was one of the first African Americans to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corp in WWII.
NEMiss.News Brandon Presley, Northern District Commissioner

Guest Author Brandon Presley – Federal ARP Funds: Fix Things, Don’t Fiddle Them Away

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PSC Commissioner Brandon Presley urges MS officials to use available American Rescue Plan funds for the good of all Mississippians. State and local governments have received 2.7 billion dollars in federal funds for for a mixture of specific purposes and generally to mitigate COVID-19's impact on all Mississippians. Infrastructure spending should have a high priority.
Nemiss.News First responders on scene, Denmill Rd.

Two separate incidents scrambled cops and ambulances early Sunday evening

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Separate incidents at about the same time scrambled cops, ambulance early Sunday evening, lighting downtown vicinity with red & blue lights.
NEMiss.News Philip Gunn at New Albany Rotary

Gunn visits northeast Mississippi, hints at run for governor

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MS Speaker of the House, Phil Gunn, spoke to New Albany Rotarians about his push to eliminate the Mississippi personal income tax. Gunn is gearing up for a run at the governor's joy in Mississippi.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Supervisors Meeting 10-18-21

Why are erroneously billed trash collection fees a frequent problem for property owners in rural Union County?

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Union County Supervisors deal with trash billing error, yet again - along with routine county business at October 18, 2021 meeting. This is an on-going problem, which often affects new property owners.
NEMiss.News Fire at Kinder-Morgan gas station

Disaster averted in natural gas station fire

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A passer-by's quick action helped avert a dangerous explosion this morning at the Kinder-Morgan gas station just outside the city limits. New Albany's fire department answered the call to the scene.
NEMiss.News New Albany Alderman meet 10-5-2021

City Board acts on zoning change, hears MaxxSouth representative

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New Albany Aldermen dealt with zoning issues and heard from MaxxSouth about improvements in services at its October 5 meeting. A video of the full meeting is available on the post.
NEMiss.News Museum features fly fishing

Fishermen can learn the art of fly tying at museum on Saturday

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Doyle Caviness will discuss the art of fly fishing and demonstrate the heritage art of tying flies at the museum on October 21. Scouts working toward fishing merit badges are especially invited.