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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…

Why black voters are right to be skeptical about Kamala Harris

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While Biden may hope to solidify the black vote by tapping Kamala Harris for VP, her problematic record may do the opposite.
Faulkner art challenge

Faulkner writing contest draws more than 250 entries worldwide

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William Faulkner Literary Competition 2020 is in process with winners to be announced on Sept. 25, on the birthday of William Faulkner.
NEMiss.news Covid Weekly Summary 10AUG2020

Some schools opening, hospitals strained, MS rising in national stats: Weekly Covid-19 summary 10AUG2020

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Schools, hospitals, businesses, all feeling the pressure of dealing with pandemic statistics as Mississippi continues its rise in national stats.
NEMiss.news New Albany MS Schools Admin. Office start of schools

Fear and uncertainty prevail about the start of school in Mississippi

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The start of school in Mississippi has been the cause of much fear, uncertainty and confusion. Experts disagree on what is the best course. In most cases, local school boards will make the decision.

City and county law enforcement investigating church break-ins

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Someone broke into the Blue Springs Baptist Church and the Moss HIll Baptist Church in New Albany.
NEMiss.news Pandemic complicates emergency planning

Pandemic further complicates emergency planning

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Evacuating ahead of a storm will be harder this year because the COVID-19 pandemic complicates emergency planning in a variety of ways.
NEMiss.news New Albany car wash coming

New car wash under construction in New Albany

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An automated car wash with the newest technology is under construction in on Park Plaza Drive in New Albany.
NEMiss.news New Albany Aldermen meeting August 4 2020

New Albany aldermen pass food truck ordinance, consider Ford School renovation, street repairs, more

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Projects discussed at the monthly New Albany Board of Aldermen meeting include a comprehensive plan, school preservation, street improvements and food truck regulations.

New Albany names Whiteside fire chief

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Acting Chief Whiteside was selected as chief with Mark Sides as deputy chief.

Reeves announces school plan, mandates masks state-wide

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Governor Reeves bounces the school opening ball back to individual districts, with a few exceptions for hot spot counties, and finally mandates masks state-wide.
NEMiss.news Jack's restaurant construction underway

Jack’s Restaurant construction underway in New Albany

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The Jack's restaurant construction underway in New Albany has made considerable progress in the past two weeks. Covid-19 and rainy weather combined to delay site preparation and construction.

County makes more improvements to industrial park; more pay for poll workers discussed

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Supervisors are adding utilities to the newest industrial park. Hazard pay for poll workers , who will be working in the pandemic, was discussed.