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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…

City of New Albany clarifies rules concerning church activities

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The mayor and governor each issued orders Tuesday limiting occupancy in non-essential businesses to 10 or fewer people. Church services were listed as essential but that does not mean they are exempt from other rules. The order still requires…
Northeast MS news Ms is 12th in Covid-19 statistics

Mississippi Today: MS is now nation’s 12th highest in Covid-19

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Republished by permission of Mississippi Today:   Editor’s note: Case data was compiled Tuesday, March 24 as of 4 p.m. Eastern Time from individual state health departments, as compiled by The COVID Tracking Project, and matched…
Northeast MS news Covid-19 stats

MS Covid-19 Update 3-25-2020

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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. As of…
Northeast MS news Tax deadline extended

FYI – Federal tax filing deadline extended to July 15, 2020

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Washington DC - In case you missed it amongst all the other news flying around these days: The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced on March 21st that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended…

NA mayor issues executive order limiting occupancy in non-essential businesses

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New Albany Mayor Tim Kent issued an emergency executive order late Tuesday that restricts occupancy to 10 or fewer people at a time in what are designated as non-essential businesses. The order runs through April 7 at this time and also notes…
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New Albany close to ordering shutdown in face of public’s ignoring advice to stay at home

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New Albany officials considering much stronger restrictions to mitigate COVID-19 spread City officials may be close to ordering a shelter-in-place or quarantine for New Albany, because they feel many people are still not taking the situation…

Union County supervisors locking doors to all offices

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Additional restrictions imposed on access to Union County buildings The Union County Board of Supervisors has further restricted access to county buildings to help protect employees and the public from the spread of the coronavirus. “The…
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STAY HOME: MS COVID-19 cases climb, first Pontotoc case reported

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The Mississippi Department of Health's daily report shows a continuing increase of positive coronavirus cases. This morning, the report lists a total of 207 cases statewide, an increase of 67 from yesterday’s report. The Mississippi death…