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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.…
Covid-19 coronavirus, MS politics, Northeast Mississippi news, worldometer.com

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…
Covid-19 coronavirus, MS politics, Northeast Mississippi news, worldometer.com

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…
Covid-19 coronavirus, MS politics, Northeast Mississippi news, worldometer.com

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…

Trees returning to courthouse square thanks to grant

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The Union County Courthouse Square will soon see trees again, according to New Albany Main Street Manager Billye Jean Stroud. She said the Main Street Association has been awarded a grant through the Keep America/Mississippi Beautiful and…

New Albany Wal-Mart will be giving COVID vaccine this week

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The New Albany Wal-Mart is one of 31 Mississippi Wal-Marts that will be giving COVID-19 vaccinations. Signup is expected to begin today with actual vaccinations to start Friday. Appointments are likely to go quickly, however, because each…
Valentine to the past NEMiss.News

Another Valentine for two voices from my past

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  A recent discovery, found while sorting through piles of my past, made me remember many reasons why I loved growing up in Memphis. Unfortunately, the treasure is undated, but I know by life circumstances that it was created sometime…

City ready to take bids on renovation of former Fred’s building for municipal complex

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  After nearly a year of planning and preparation, light, gas and water manager Bill Mattox formally received permission Tuesday for architect Ross Barkley to advertise for bids on the renovation of what will turn the former Fred’s…
Union C. Supervisors 2-1-2021 NEMiss.News

County provides employees with paid coronavirus leave time

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  The Union County Board of Supervisors approved a new coronavirus leave policy Monday, in compliance with House Bill 1647 passed by the legislature this past year. The bill deals with leave due to disasters or emergencies. Board…
Counting absentee ballots NEMiss.News

19 candidates, seven offices and four days to deadline

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  With four days left to qualify, New Albany now has 19 people seeking the city’s seven elective offices. The only candidate without an opponent is incumbent Chief of Police Chris Robertson. The deadline to qualify is 5 p.m. this…
Architect Ross Barkley with Fred's plan NEMiss.News

Converting Fred’s building into municipal center could start in May, depending on bids

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  The renovation of the former Fred’s store into a municipal complex may start as early as May, depending on how much the pandemic has inflated construction materials costs. City officials met with New Albany native  and architect…
NorthMS news First MS positive coronavirus patientus

Blue Mountain student struck and killed by vehicle on West Bankhead Thursday night

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  EDITED New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson issued the following statement to NEMiss.news Friday afternoon: On Thursday January 28th, 2021 at about 9:50 p.m., the New Albany Police Dept. received a call that a pedestrian…
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…