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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…
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…

New bicycle sculpture now on display at pocket park

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People driving through downtown may have noticed something new in the pocket park across from the police station since this past weekend. A new sculpture by local artist Katie Sappington has been placed there. Community Development Director…
NSMiss.news Nancy Pelosi

So, Mississippians, you think you know who you will be voting for on November 3rd?

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    Some of you think you will go to the polls on November 3rd and vote for Joe Biden for president and Kamala Harris as vice-president. More of you probably think you will be voting for Donald Trump and Mike Pence. Strictly…

Faulkner writing competition awards nearly $6,000 in prizes

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The William Faulkner Literary Competition committee awarded nearly $6,000 in prize money to local and international winners in a virtual program, Friday September 25. It was the 123rd anniversary of the writer’s birth. The awards are typically…

Mayor provides update on paving, Fred’s renovation, finances and other projects

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Despite a couple of months with lower tax revenues during the early part of the coronavirus shutdown, The City of New Albany is still in good financial shape and moving ahead on projects according to Mayor Tim Kent. Wednesday, the mayor provided…

Tallahatchie RiverFest going on more or less as planned

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Despite the upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic, many of the annual Tallahatchie RiverFest events will go on more or less as planned this weekend. Included will be a marketplace, recreation for children and the music concert Saturday…

Supreme Court limits coronavirus absentee voting by mail

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Absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 general election should be here by mid-week. Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford said her office has received more interest in absentee ballots this year than usual. This is likely due in part to…

Former NA mayor Tom Cooper, 77, dies

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Former New Albany mayor and Union County chancery clerk Tom Cooper died Monday after dealing with health issues for several years. The Delta native, an Anguilla High School graduate, came to New Albany to work for the Futorian furniture manufacturing…