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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.…
New Albany MS Health Dept 3-26-2020 statistics

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 Health Dept 3-26-2020 statistics

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 Health Dept 3-26-2020 statistics

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 threatening weather tornado alerts

Make Matt proud: Get in your safe places today (and FAQs about sheltering in place)

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Editor's note: Most people in these parts take tornadoes seriously, especially those who have had up close and personal experience with one. They appreciate the dedication of  Matt Laubhan (and others) to their safety. They pay attention when…
NEMiss.news Carry out restaurant services

Full service New Albany restaurants open for take out

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Most full-service restaurants in New Albany are serving their customers with carry-out or drive-through service. Those that are doing so and their hours of service are:   Ciao Chow 100 E. Bankhead 662-224-4279 Carry out service…
NEMiss.news Dr Dobbs regarding Shelter in Place order

Reeves finally orders statewide Shelter-in-Place for MS

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Late Wednesday afternoon, April 1, Governor Tate Reeves finally signed a new executive order establishing a statewide shelter-in-place for Mississippi. For weeks Reeves has claimed such strong action was not warranted. He had issued several…
NEMiss.news drive through coronavirus testing

Drive through coronavirus testing available all three Friendship Clinics

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Northeast MS -The three Friendship Medical Clinics in Lee, Pontotoc and Union counties are offering coronavirus testing on a “drive-through” basis. The persons getting the tests do not leave their automobiles. The lab personnel doing…
NEMiss.news Tupelo Transit closed by positive Covid-19 case

Tupelo Transit closed until April 7 due to Covid-19 positive driver

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Tupelo MS - The City of Tupelo has announced that Tupelo Transit, operated by Northeast Community Services will be closed until April 7, 2020. A Tupelo Transit driver has tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus on Saturday March 28th. …
Northwest MS news

How many will COVID-19 kill?

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Will the coronavirus kill 2.2-million Americans within the next six months? Or will only a million people die of the new virus before it runs it course in 12 to 18 months? How many Mississippians will die and how many will perish in the counties…

VIP Cinema Seating closing in New Albany permanently

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New Albany Mayor Tim Kent said Monday that he had learned VIP Cinema Seating was closing permanently. This came when the Wall Street Journal called him requesting a comment about the closing. That publication was reporting the closing later…
New Albany MS Health Dept 3-26-2020 statistics

MS Covid-19 update : March 30, 2020

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About the case count: The MS Department of Health currently updates its map and statistics each morning with test results from the previous day. Outside laboratories also report positive test results, which are included the totals. Mississippi…
New Albany MS stokes services

Stokes Supermarket near normal, offers special services for vulnerable customers

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Things are not exactly normal, but are getting back to normal, at one of Northeast Mississippi’s longest established owner-operated grocery stores. “We still have a few empty shelves, but we’re getting back closer to normal,” said…

Bear hunting now popular for kids in New Albany

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People have argued for years whether there are bears in Union County. That question was answered this past week. If you look carefully you may see bears and related critters on lawns or in front of houses or buildings all around New Albany. Those…
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Opinion: Too little too late from Tate Reeves

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Nobody, not even many of his supporters, expected much of Tater Reeves, Mississippi’s 65th governor. After William Waller, Jr., formerly chief justice of the state’s supreme court, was defeated by Reeves in last summer’s Republican…
New Albany MS Health Dept 3-26-2020 statistics

MS Covid-19 Update 3-26-2020

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About the case count: The MS Department of Health currently updates its map and statistics each morning with test results from the previous day. Outside laboratories also report positive test results, which are included the totals. Expanded…