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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 Fatal fire

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 Fatal fire

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 Fatal fire

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…
Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards NEMiss.News

Search for Jessica Stacks, missing four weeks, actively continues

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  Jessica Stacks was reported missing from the Tallahatchie River bottom four weeks ago today. Despite having no new information, Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards is still leading an active search. “There’s no update, nothing…
Albany the Bald Eagle NEMiss.news

Bald Eagle injured in New Albany draws widespread regional interest and support

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  An accident involving a bald eagle struck by a motor vehicle in New Albany on Thursday, Jan. 14, grew into a story with widespread regional interest. The Union County E911 center received a call at 8:18 a.m. that morning saying…
William Waller, Jr on HB1 NEMiss.News

Guest author William Waller, Jr.: a reality check on HB 1 replacing individual income tax

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William Waller, Jr. writes that it is unlikely that HB1 will be able to generate enough revenue to adequately fund Mississippi's infrastructure needs.
Covid-19 coronavirus, MS politics, Northeast Mississippi news, worldometer.com

Searches such as one for Jessica Stacks benefit from state-of-the-art technology

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  The case of Jessica Stacks, reported missing in the Tallahatchie River bottom near Enterprise Jan. 1, has brought focus on the extensive efforts to find her. Searchers have had more state-of-the-art technology tools at their disposal…
NEMiss.News Mississippi approaching number one

Mississippi approaching number one position in one vital area

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  During the week just ended, Mississippi climbed closer to number one in the country in one critical statistic: Mississippians are long accustomed and often put down by being near the bottom of national statistics in many critical…
NEMiss.News BNSF crane at Tallahatchie River

If you are wondering what that large yellow machine is up to

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  People may have noticed a large yellow crane shuttling back and forth between the railroad switchyard downtown and the Moss Hill Drive crossing. Although Mayor Tim Kent had not received confirmation at last report, it appears that…
New Albany MS tate reeves

Reeves is lying; Mississippians are dying

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  “When and where can I get vaccinated to protect me from coronavirus?” That is the question millions of Mississippians are asking. The vaccine whiplash Last Tuesday, Jan. 12, Governor Tate Reeves announced that COVID-19 vaccine…
NEMiss.news Jessica Stacks still missing

Union County sheriff not giving up search for missing woman Jessica Stacks despite 20 days without results

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  It has been 20 days since 28-year-old Jessica Stacks was reported missing from the Tallahatchie River bottom southwest of the Enterprise community. The search for her continues. While many law enforcement agencies would have called…
NEMiss.News Split vote on boat

In split vote, supervisors agree to buy search and rescue boat

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  The Union County Board of Supervisors decided to purchase a rescue boat for the emergency management department in a spilt vote Tuesday. Although it was not specifically mentioned, the move likely came in part because of the extensive…
nemiss.new Creekmore report Jan 19, 2021

Representative Creekmore reports on House work week of Jan. 11

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  By Sam Creekmore, IV, State Representative, Dist. 14   This is the second week of the 2021 Legislative Session.  Because it is early in the session, bills are still being drafted, so floor action has been light.  More…
NEMiss.News plans for former Fred's store

Concerned about increasing costs, New Albany city officials will seek bids for renovation of former Fred’s building

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  New Albany officials hope to advertise for bids on the renovation of the former Fred’s building in February. Eventually, the building will be the new home for the New Albany light, gas and water (NALGW) and police departments. The…
NEMiss.news Fatal fire

Prominent 92-year-old Union County man died in Saturday night house fire

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  Despite three attempts by fireman to enter his burning house to rescue him, a vigorous 92-year-old northeast Mississippi man died Saturday night in a house fire. The victim was James Lee Staten of the North Haven community north…