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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.…
New Albany MS Sheriff's office calls

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 MS Sheriff's office calls

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…
New Albany MS Sheriff's office calls

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 Key Players MDHS embezzlement scandal

MDHS Embezzlement Part 2: Key Players

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Edited 6-2 to include full audit report PDF and page citations in body of post: New Albany, MS - There’s an old story about the wino accused of smoking in bed and thus setting fire to the cheap flophouse where he dwelled. Charged and dragged…
New Albany MS MDHS embezellment scandal

NEMiss.News MDHS embezzlement series to continue

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Last Friday NEMISS.NEWS published the first of three articles in a series about the massive embezzlement of money from the Mississippi Department of Human Services. It was something over 94 million dollars, according to a comprehensive audit. The…

Fire Department corners elusive lizard

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It's not unusual for the fire department to be called in to effect rescues, but a call Saturday may be a first. Acting Chief Mark Whiteside said they received a call from the Hampton Inn that a pet iguana had escaped and was on the side of…
NEMiss.news Okolona MS Mennonites

Steve Holland: Love, Grace and Mercy

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Tupelo, MS-The connectedness of an Undertaker is almost limitless. Our hearts tell us, at least mine does, that it's not my place to judge anyone. We accept and we bridge the chasm caused by death with our service to all. We work weekly…

County having two new circuit court judges appointed

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Union County will get two new circuit court judges in the next several weeks, but they may or may not be Union County judges. One of the three circuit court judges for the Third Circuit Court District, John Gregory, of Okolona, announced…

Alpine man arrested in Whitt murder case

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Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards announced Friday afternoon that an Alpine resident has been arrested and charged with the murder of Sheree Whitt, 47, also of the Alpine community. "Raymond Louie Pannell, 55, was charged with one count…
NeMiss.news Baptist Union County awarded "A" grade by Leap Frog

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County Nationally Recognized with an “A” Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

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New Albany, MS,Tuesday, May 26, 2020–Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County was awarded an “A” ratingin the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Baptist Union County joins two other Baptist hospitals in Mississippi in receiving…
NEMiss.news MDHS embezzlement Nancy New, John Davis, Phil Bryant, Cindy Hyde-Smith

MDHS Embezzlement Part 1: Charges and evidence

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Editor's Note: This is Part 1 of a three part series NEMISS.NEWS will publish regarding the matter the state auditor has called the biggest embezzlement of public funds in Mississippi history. Several people were arrested and charged on Feb.…
New Albany MS Sheriff's office calls

Still no information in apparent Alpine homicide

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Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said Wednesday evening that he still has no information to release concerning the investigation into an apparent homicide this past week. He did say, "Nobody wants to solve this case more than I do." Deputies…
NEMiss.news Circuit judge Gregory to retire

Circuit Judge John Gregory to retire June 30

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Circuit Judge John A. Gregory of Okolona announced Friday that he will retire on June 30. Judge Gregory, 68, has 43 years of public service. In a letter announcing his retirement, Judge Gregory said, “When I qualified for re-election…
NEMiss.news dealing with Covid-19 in LTC

Dogwood and Magnolia Place of New Albany Protecting Residents Against COVID-19

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Editor's note: Work in long term car faciliities (LTCs) requires patience and compassion under the best circumstances. During the coronavirus pandemic those merciful qualities are under enormous stress. A few years ago my mother was a resident…
New Albany MS Sheriff's office calls

Still no information released concerning Alpine homicide

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As of about 4 p.m. Tuesday, Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said that he still cannot release any information concerning the investigation into an apparent homicide this past week. Deputies found the body Friday morning of a woman who appeared…