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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…

New Albany Fire Department reacts to unusual number, variety of calls over Thanksgiving

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A lot of folks are getting a four-day weekend because of the Thanksgiving holiday but that hasn’t been the case for the New Albany Fire Department. Chief Mark Whiteside said they responded to 14 calls from Wednesday evening through Saturday…

Fire department responds to smoke scare at jail

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The New Albany Fire Department responded to the Union County Jail about 2 p.m. Saturday amid reports of smoke in one of the pods. Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said that one of the prisoners possibly stuck something in an electrical outlet causing…
Lee County MS Sheriff Dept website

Lee County Sheriff’s Department seizes drugs, weapon, cash and vehicle

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On Nov. 19, the Lee County Sheriff Department along with the North Mississippi Narcotic Unit executed two search warrants at 4907 A. Raymond Ave. Verona. Upon executing the search warrants the Sheriff Department and agents found a felony amount…
NEMiss.News Sadie Holland

Sadie J. Holland

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    Her family is famous in Northeast Mississippi for treating all people equally. Rich or poor, regardless of race, religion or pedigree, the Hollands of Lee County are famous for stubbornly insisting that everyone be treated…
Northeast MS news MS National Guard activated

Governor adds Union County to high-risk group requiring masks to be worn

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Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 24, Gov. Tate Reeves added Union County to the list of high-risk counties that must take extra precautions against the spread of COVID-19.. Reeves also added six other northeast Mississippi counties to the list: Alcorn,…

Toyota Motor North America announces manufacturing executive changes

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Toyota Motor North America announces executive changes to its manufacturing organization, effective January 4, 2021. David Fernandes, who currently serves as senior vice president, Manufacturing, Toyota South Africa Motors, will become president…

Increased COVID leads to more local government office closings UPDATED

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Update: It was learned late Monday that the Union County Heritage Museum has been added to the list of closings. Because two of the staff are positive for the virus the museum will be closed until at least Dec. 1. Original story: The…

Civic center manager Emily Draffen named finalist in playwriting competition

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Magnolia Civic Center Manager Emily Draffen has been selected as a finalist in The NewWorks@TheWorks Playwriting Competition in Memphis. In connection with Playhouse on the Square, the competition provides an outlet for new playwrights to…

Christmas on Bankhead featured tree lighting Thursday

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New Albany children and parents had a cool, clear evening Thursday to visit and have their photo made with Santa as well as see the lighting of the community Christmas tree at Christmas on Bankhead. New Albany police escorted Santa to Cooper…
NEMiss.News Daisy Award winner Akins

Baptist Union County recognizes nurse who performs above and beyond expectations

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NEW ALBANY, Miss., November 19, 2020 – Shelby Akins, RN, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, recently received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an award given in appreciation of the work nurses do.  Adkins, a nurse in the…

Bartlett brings Magic of Disney to Magnolia Civic Center

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Did you know that most of the action figures in Disney adventure rides actually have blank faces? That when you go to Disney World you are actually walking around on the second floor and not the ground floor, which is hidden? That although…

Imagine Lab opens world of technology of skills to Middle School students

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New Albany Middle School students have a technological advantage almost no other such students have in the state thanks to the opening of the Imagine Lab. There’s only one other similar lab in the state, Middle School Principal Paul Henry…