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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…
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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.…

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…

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…

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…
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Kent wins fifth term as New Albany Mayor

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Tim Kent took the Republican nomination for mayor in todays primary election, and is likely to win his fifth term in the general election.

NA voting going smoothly with about 10 percent participating so far

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The only real problem was when people did not look at sample ballots carefully and then changed their minds while in the midst of voting.

Supervisors pursuing efforts to get county-wide internet service

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Rep. Sam Creekmore said the project may be possible without legislative action.

Municipal primary elections today throughout the state

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Voters must choose to vote either a Democratic or Republican ballot although the June 8 general election will have a mixture of candidates from both parties as well as independent candidates.
Johnny Anderson NEMiss.News

Serious choices face New Albany voters

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With two open seats and serious challengers for all incumbents seeking reelection, it is remotely possible that the New Albany city government could end up in totally inexperienced hands.
New Albany Mayoral Candidates NEMiss.news

Two Republican Primary candidates seek position of New Albany Mayor

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Two Republicans are competing in the April 6th primary elections for the mayoral slot on the general election ballot.

Democratic primary has only two ward races that are contested

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James Dean running for mayor will move on to the June 8 general election as will Jessica Winston running for Ward One alderman as Democratic nominees.
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A look at the Republican primary candidates for New Albany Alderman seats

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  All seats on the New Albany city board are contested in next week's primaries All five seats on the New Albany Board of Aldermen are in play in the primary elections to be held next week, April 6th. There are contests in the Republican…

Easter parade and egg hunt draw enthusiastic crowd of children and adults

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The Easter Egg Hunt, presented by the Union County Library Staff each year, always results in a mad dash by children to find eggs with special prizes inside.

Keep New Albany & Union County Beautiful earns Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Award recognition

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Only a handful of North Mississippi communities qualified to received this award.
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Tim Kent seeks re-election as Mayor of New Albany

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Kent said he wants to see projects such as Tallahatchie River development and street paving to fruition.

Alabama Street Park meeting draws spirited discussion, finds some common ground

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Discussed plans include refurbishing equipment, adding more, landscaping, benches, a walking track and other items.