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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.…
NEMiss.news Second burglary suspect in custody

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 Second burglary suspect in custody

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 Second burglary suspect in custody

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…

Master-Bilt partially reverses earlier position, will continue limited production at New Albany plant

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One of the county’s oldest and largest industries, Master-Bilt, has said it will resume limited production despite announcing closure of the business earlier this year. The parent company for Master-Bilt refrigeration units announced recently…

New Albany schools glad to be back to four-day in-person schedule

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New Albany School Superintendent Dr. Lance Evans told trustees Thursday that the transition from a hybrid schedule to four out of five days a week in the classroom is working well. “I’ve had a lot of positive emails and phone calls,” he…
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Premier Inc. Recognizes Six Baptist Memorial Hospitals for High-Value Healthcare

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  MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County is among six Baptist Memorial hospitals that have been recognized by Premier Inc. for providing High-Value Healthcare. This award, presented by Premier Inc., recognizes hospitals…

Mississippi Department of Archives and History looks at B. F. Ford School

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Two representatives of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History were in New Albany Wednesday for a look at B. F. Ford School. A group of concerned citizens is trying to raise money to preserve and renovate the school, making it…

Last minute requests by Livingston and Tucker delay New Albany budget passage

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New Albany aldermen adopted a 25-year comprehensive plan Tuesday but could not reach agreement on the proposed city budget because of possible last-minute changes brought up after the public hearing was over. No one spoke up during the public…
NWMiss.news Albany Acres shootings

Police trying to unravel fatal shootings at Albany Acres

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Law enforcement officials still have more questions that answers concerning what led up to incidents late Monday night that left three people dead and one wounded. The first incident began about 9 p.m. when police received a 911 call about…

New Albany looking at $7.3 million no-frills budget for 20-21

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New Albany officials are finishing up work on what looks like a $7.3 million budget for next year, based on revenue. There are almost no changes from last year. The budget was to be presented at a public hearing during the September meeting…
NEMiss.news about a self-framing photograph

About a self-framing photograph…

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  Before “smart” phones, before people carried a camera of sorts always and everywhere, serious photographers paid a lot of attention to how a picture was composed. What was going to show in the picture? Were there distracting…

Voters scared of virus clamor for absentee ballots

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One of the side effects of the coronavirus pandemic is concern about potential danger during the Nov. 3 general election. Many people appear to be worried about possible exposure to the virus if they vote in the election in person. Circuit…

Lightning likely caused rare double gas meter fires

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In an occurrence that New Albany Light, Gas and Water Manager Bill Mattox said he has only heard of a few times, lightning apparently caused two natural gas meters to catch on fire early Friday last week. Fire crews were called to an apparent…

Dance Like The Stars raises over $259,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi’s Dance Like the Stars event raised over $259,000 for the youth development organization and New Albany representative Kimberly Langley tied for the Facebook Peoples Choice Award.  The other…
NEMiss.news Second burglary suspect in custody

New Albany now has second gun shop burglary suspect in custody.

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A second suspect in the June 5 burglary of the 2A Armaments gun shop and Pure gas station and resulting high-speed pursuit, has been returned to New Albany, according to Police Chief Chris Robertson. The chief said the Memphis Fugitive Task…