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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…
NEMiss.news Voting on flag may happen Hosemann and Gunn

Vote on state flag could come today or tomorrow; if not now, maybe early in 2021

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  New Albany, MS - There's been some heavy-duty horse-trading and arm wrestling in Jackson during recent days about the state flag of Mississippi. The present flag, adopted 126 years ago, has been a growing source of bitter division…
NE:Miss.News Baptist mission trip brings COVID-19 home

Union County Baptist mission trip members return home with corornavirus       

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    New Albany, MS - After traveling to western Nebraska on a church mission trip earlier this month, 14 people apparently returned to Union County infected with coronavirus. Gary Yates, who is director of missions for the…
NEMiss.news Dr. Thomas Dobbs on Mississippi surge in cases

611 new cases: transmission rate rising as public eschews precautions

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After several days of basically no reporting, followed by a "catch-up" report covering 5 days, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) issued a 24 hour report today. The report contained a shocking 611 new positive coronavirus cases. Until…
NEMiss.news Weekly Covid-19 summary 6-21-20

Weekly Covid-19 summary 22JUN2020: MSDH failures; record high daily new cases, other trends rising

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Week of June 16-22, 2020*   STATEWIDE MISSISSIPPI  Mississippi had 2488 new COVID-19 cases and 83 new deaths this week, for a total of 22,287cases and 978 deaths since reporting began on March 11, 2020. These reports represent…

Three face charges in Friday shooting incident

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New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson said officers have arrested three individuals in connection with a shooting incident that occurred Friday night. Charged with aggravated assault and being a felon in possession of a firearm was Demarcus…
NEMiss.News No Downside to Being Careful

Covid-19: Is there a downside to being careful?

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Mississippians are not getting consistent information or much more than lip service for public safety, so they need to be looking after themselves where COVID-19 is concerned.

Three arrested in Thursday night shooting in NA

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New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson said Friday afternoon that his department had just made three arrests in connection with a shooting incident Thursday night. He released only limited details because they were just starting to interview…

City honors Roberts with retirement reception

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“You will be missed” is a statement Susan Roberts heard over and over Thursday as the City of New Albany honored her on her upcoming retirement. In fact the sentiment was widespread and strong enough that the phrase was engraved on a…
NorthMS news First MS positive coronavirus patientus

New Albany police investigate possible shooting

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The New Albany Police Department was investigating a possible shooting Thursday night about 9 p.m. according to Chief Chris Robertson. He said no details were available yet as they were still investigating but the incident apparently occurred…

City grant to pay for eight-week jobs

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The city is going to be able to offer a limited number of summer jobs to help those who have lost income or employment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. “We have an agreement with Three Rivers Planning and Development District to…
NEMiss.News New Albany fire truck

Better fire rating should lower insurance costs

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Home and business owners should see some reduction in fire insurance costs in New Albany nearly immediately, thanks to a change in fire rating. Mayor Tim Kent said the state fire rating bureau has notified the city that the rating will improve…

Northeast county residents getting on water system

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A group of people between the Keownville and Dumas areas are going to get on a water system for the first time thanks to a grant that primarily affects Tippah County. Fifth District Supervisor Steve Watson asked the full board to confirm…