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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…

Union, Lee arrests bring end to string of church burglaries

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Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards and Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson announced arrests Monday in connection with a string of church burglaries that have plagued both counties for the past several weeks. They expressed frustration that their…
NEMiss.news Union Co Museum 2020 Faulkner Literary festival

2020 Faulkner Literary Festival, a virtual happening

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Join us for a series of  2020 Faulkner Literary Festival virtual events: WHERE: Union County Heritage Museum Facebook Live WHAT: As part of the 2020 Faulkner Literary Festival, a series of events including: Book Talks from the Faulkner…

Grocery warehouse removal for museum nearly complete

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Workers are nearing completion in efforts to remove the demolished New Albany Wholesale Grocery warehouse across from the Union County Heritage Museum. The property was purchased by the museum, which continues to grow and needs more space. A…
NEMiss.news Soccer lessons

Teens learn the elements of soccer, the “other” football

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  Thomas Toole, youth minister at First United Methodist Church (FUMC) New Albany, took on an ambitious task Wednesday afternoon. Toole was teaching a few dozen teenagers the fundamentals of the sport known in 194 of the world's 195…

Light, gas and water main office closed

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New Albany Light, Gas and Water manager Bill Mattox announced that the administrative office on Cleveland Street, including the drive-through lane, is closed until further notice. Some employees tested positive for coronavirus and the decision…

Supervisors approve $2 million bridge project in western county

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The Union County Board of Supervisors Monday approved a $2.2 million project they hope will finish off bridge repair and replacement that has taken county officials’ attention for decades. Supervisors received bids for two new bridges to…

Local Pizza Hut future uncertain in face of bankruptcy

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Local officials have learned that the franchise holder for the New Albany Pizza Hut has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. This could mean closing the restaurant. The company is NPC International, which is said to be the largest franchise holder…
NEMiss.news Covid summary August 17 2020

MS seeing some better news, but school issues loom: COVID Weekly Summary 17AUG2020

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COVID-19: Week of August 11 - 17, 2020     STATEWIDE MISSISSIPPI  Mississippi had 4763 new COVID-19 cases and 183 new deaths this week, for a total of 72,412 cases and 2095 deaths since reporting began on March 11, 2020. …

New Albany WIC office closing Dec. 31

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The New Albany WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) food service office will close Dec. 31. The last day participants may pick up food will be Nov. 25. State officials announced this past week that New…

Officers end 100+ mhp, three county car chase at West Union

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A car chase that reached speeds of over 100 miles per hour and ranged over three counties ended near West Union School with three arrests Thursday. Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said they first became aware of the situation when a call came in about…

Law cracking down on stores selling potentially dangerous chemicals to kids

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City and county law enforcement officers served simultaneous search warrants on four area convenience stores Wednesday and seized thousands of dollars worth of illegal and unknown products the stores were selling to minors. The businesses…

School officials ask parents to drive children to school rather than use buses

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Schools are using a variety of precautions with bus students but urge parents to transport children instead.