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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.…

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…

Ingomar, East Union schools switch to virtual schedule through Thanksgiving holiday

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Union County School Superintendent Russell Taylor confirmed to NEMiss.news that Ingomar Attendance Center will switch to its virtual class schedule through Thanksgiving holiday week. East Union Attendance Center has been on a virtual schedule…
community Christmas events

New Albany Christmas parade cancelled due to COVID

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Mayor Tim Kent said Monday morning that the New Albany Christmas Parade has been cancelled for this year. The community Christmas tree lighting set for this Thursday will go on as scheduled, however. "We've been talking about it a couple…

Officers in second extended high-speed pursuit in a week

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It’s rare for the sheriff’s department to have high-speed pursuits but officers have had two extended such chases just this past week. The most recent was late Friday night in the western part of the county and had the potential for a…

Lee SO charges Guntown couple with felony child abuse

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On Wednesday, Nov. 4, deputies of the Lee County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to 331 CR 417 in Guntown to do a welfare check regarding a possible newborn baby that appeared to be in need of medical attention. Several trips were…

Blue Springs couple in custody after 120-mhp chase in and out of three counties

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Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said a Blue Springs couple was taken into custody early Wednesday evening after a high-speed pursuit that at times got over 120 mph and ranged in and out of three counties. Edwards had only preliminary information because…

Six Union County soldiers died in sinking of single ship January 26, 1944 near Anzio Beachhead

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By Jill N. Smith Director Union County Heritage Museum   PFC. Howard Camp of Blue Springs, MS was one of six Union County soldiers, along with 18 other Mississippians killed on January 26, 1944, when a U.S. Navy Landing Ship…

Holiday Open House has good weather, crowds

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New Albany merchants had good weather for Holiday Open House Sunday. Crowds appeared to be steady and took the opportunity to visit several new businesses that have opened recently. Also, many shoppers took advantage of the various sales…
NEMiss.News Crossing work completed

New railroad crossing on Sam T. Barkley Dr. finished in under 33 hours

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  The new crossing on Sam T. Barkley Dr. at the Ripley and New Albany Railroad (RNA) north of New Albany was finished a little sooner than promised. A specialized construction crew from DeQuincy, Louisiana started work on replacing…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Calls made to Union County E-911 for the week of Oct. 26-Nov.1

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(Does not include 41 traffic stops or medical and coroner calls)   Monday, Oct. 26: 5:45 a.m. – Caller on Hwy. 15 South advised a disabled vehicle south of the 76. Stated a male suspect was out with a small flashlight and you…
NEMiss.News rail crossing

Rail crossing on Sam Barkley Drive near Highway 15 to temporarily close for replacement

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The railroad crossing at the east end of Sam T. Barkley Drive near Highway 15 will be closed temporarily so it can be replaced. The crossing, which is four-tenths of a mile (.4 mile) west of Highway 15, will be closed at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov.…
NEMiss.News Bobby Martin

Bobby Martin dead at age  87

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    Bobby Martin, a Tippah County businessman and philanthropist, died Wednesday, November 4, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was 87 years old. Martin graduated from Mississippi State University (MSU)…

Union County goes for Trump, new flag but mixed on medical marijuana

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Just over 75 percent of registered Union County voters turned out in apparent record numbers Tuesday to cast ballots in several races and issues that have been hotly debated. As is often the case, voters here followed the same trends as the…