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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 COVID testing tent, Baptist Union County

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 COVID testing tent, Baptist Union County

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 COVID testing tent, Baptist Union County

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 Storm clouds over jail

Disturbance at Union County jail Thursday quelled without injuries.

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At September 20 meeting, Union County Sheriff, Jimmy Edwards, tells County Supervisors of jail disturbance, transport of eight MS Department of Corrections inmates back to Parchman.
NEMiss.News NAFD student education

NAFD firefighters teach local school children about fire prevention and safety

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New Albany Fire Department teaches pre-k and kindergarten students at NAES about fire prevention and safety.
NEMiss.News Tupelo City Board meeting Sept. 7, 2021

Tupelo City Council remembers 9-11, addresses employees’ retirement, replacement and reappointments

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The Tupelo City Council remembered September 11, 2001, and dealt with current retirement, replacement and reappointment matters. Debbie Brangenberg's 30 years of service to the city were praised.
NEMiss.News Mississippi's health care failure

Just ain’t so: lies and damned lies about healthcare in Mississippi

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Economists again refute political claims that Mississippi cannot afford to expand Medicaid. "Working poor" healthcare failures, insufficient emergency rooms, failed hospitals, etc, all lead to shrinking census and continuing economic woes.
NEMiss.News Eric Thomas, Code Enforcement Officer

A variety of in-house skills bring Fire station #2 expansion to life

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Several people already working for the city offered their skills on the 1800 square foot expansion of Fire Station # 2.
NEMiss.News Cindy Baker addresses aldermen

Homeowner asks city’s help with storm water washing over her property

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A New Albany homeowner says storm water running over her property and standing under her home has caused damages. This and other issues were addressed at the September 7, 2021, meeting of the Board of Aldermen.
NEMiss.News Weeping angel statue

Mississippi now leads U.S. in percent of population to die of COVID

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With 83 Mississippians announced as dead of COVID-19 today alone, our state has laid undisputed claim to having the highest percentage of its citizens dead of COVID-19. A sad day, with little recognition.
NEMiss.News BNA groundbreaking, Tupelo MS

BNA Bank breaks ground on new plaza in downtown Tupelo

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Construction is already underway for BNA Bank's new plaza in downtown Tupelo. The building will house BNA's third banking location in Tupelo, and has space for a variety of other tenants.
NEMiss.News New Albany Fire Chief, Mark Whiteside

Chief urges program to improve community safety and fire department performance in New Albany

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New Albany Fire Chief Mark Whiteside presented a proposal for a full-time Community Risk Reduction (CRR) position. A CRR officer would improve community safety in many ways, as well as help lower property insurance premiums by reducing risks in New Albany.
NEMiss.News Tupelo City board 8-17-21

Tupelo City Council dealt with a variety of business at its second August meeting

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There was hopeful news for the Tupelo City Council concerning the rise of sales tax, as compared to the same period last year. The city's process for condemning and demolishing property was discussed, along with other routine business.
NEMiss.News Allegory, William Dunlap exhibit

Exhibit of the art of William Dunlap Opening Friday at the Museum

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Southern artist William Dunlap's work will be on exhibit beginning Friday, September 10th at Union County Heritage Museum. His work presents distinctly southern themes, and will be on view until November 13, 2021.
NEMiss.News COVID testing tent, Baptist Union County

Mississippi solidly in number two spot nationally in COVID deaths per million population, gaining quickly on New Jersey

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As Mark Twain once said about news reports of his own death having been "premature," news reports of Mississippi being in the number one spot for COVID deaths per million of population may still be a bit premature. But Mark Twain did eventually die, and, astonishingly, it looks like our lightly populated state will soon outpace far more populous states to claim the shameful title of Number One state in deaths per million.