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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 Fire destroys home

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 Fire destroys home

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 Fire destroys home

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…
NEMiss.News Absentee ballots Dulaney and Stanford

Election interest high but more than a third of absentee ballots not yet returned 

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With interest high in the November 3rd election, Mississippians have returned over 60% of requested absentee ballots.

Quick-thinking deputy saves victim from burning vehicle

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    Quick action by a Union County deputy saved a victim from a burning vehicle New Albany Fire Chief Mark Whiteside told NAMissNEWS that emergency responders were dispatched Sunday afternoon to a one-vehicle accident near…

Aldermen will reconsider earlier decision that would sell potential park land for commercial development

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New Albany aldermen will re-consider selling potential park land After a 40-minute executive session, the New Albany Board of Aldermen voted to re-examine an earlier decision to sell a parcel of land for commercial use. The board had voted…

Burglary suspect believed to have struck in at least seven counties

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Sheriff Jimmy Edwards is hoping the public will recognize a suspect in a lengthy string of home burglaries, so officers can solve further cases and perhaps recover some of the stolen merchandise. At least seven counties are involved. The…
NEMiss.news Who you gonna call? 1.5% raises

Though revenue is up, bank accounts flush, City Board cuts city workers’ COLA in half

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  Last month the mayor, municipal clerk and Ward Two Alderman Johnny Anderson presented a balanced budget to the New Albany Board of Aldermen. The budget included a three-percent pay raise for all city employees. After a public…

Proposed state flag flying at museum so people can view

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Want to get a better idea of what the proposed state flag looks like? Drive by the Union County Heritage Museum. New Albany resident Betsey Hamilton, who was selected as one of the nine members of the state flag commission, has given one…

Video visits at county jail should improve security, help prevent contraband

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Video system will allow visits with Union County Jail inmates Families of those incarcerated in the Union County Jail should have more opportunities for visual, if not in-person, visits thanks to a plan approved by the Union County Board of…
NEMiss.News MS Legislature adjourns marathon session

Unprecedented legislative session adjourns after appropriating all CARES money

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    By: Sam Creekmore IV, MS House of Representatives, District 14 After an unprecedented legislative session, the Mississippi House of Representatives adjourned sine die on Friday, October 2, 2020 in accordance with House…

Fiery two-truck collision blocks I-22

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A collision involving two 18-wheelers caused a fire and smoke that could be seen from both New Albany and Blue Springs shortly before 4 p.m. The accident occurred just east of the County Road 121 overpass east of New Albany in the westbound…

President and First Lady test positive for coronavirus

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President and First Lady test positive for coronavirus   Last night, shortly before midnight eastern time, President Donald Trump announced that he and First Lady Melania Trump have both tested positive for COVID-19. As is his regular…

Wilson Street Park getting more playground equipment

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City employees were installing more new playground equipment at the Wilson Street Park Wednesday as part of an overall playground improvement project. The installation, funded by a grant from Toyota, includes a variety of musical instruments…
NEMiss.news Fire destroys home

Early morning fire destroys New Albany home/UPDATED

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UPDATED 12:15pm 9-30: New Albany Fire Chief, Mark Whiteside, told NEMiss.News that, "We are ruling this fire accidental electrical" in origin.   A fire reported at 5 AM Wednesday morning, September 30, destroyed a home on McGraw Street…