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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.…
Tupelo MS Mayor Shelton State of the City address

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…
Tupelo MS Mayor Shelton State of the City address

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…
Tupelo MS Mayor Shelton State of the City address

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…

Coronavirus testing available in Tupelo at MedPlus

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Wednesday morning MSDH reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi in eight counties. Counties with their first #coronavirus cases are Bolivar, DeSoto, Madison and Perry. The state total now stands at 34, with 513 individuals tested. One…
Northeast MS news Packed with Love

Sack lunches are being “Packed with Love” in Potts Camp

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With schools closed in response to the coronavirus threat across our country, there are many families whose children may not be receiving enough nutritious meals. In Northeast Mississippi, many individuals and organizations are stepping up to…
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Baptist Union County, new visitor guidelines

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New Albany, MS Baptist Memorial Hospital has updated visitor guidelines in response to coronavirus disease 2019. Effective immediately: To protect patients and employees and help prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19),…
NorthMS news First MS positive coronavirus patientus

Union County Emergency Management needs economic loss information from businesses

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Union County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton is trying to assess economic damage here due to the current situation. He asks that all business owners answer the attached questions and return them to him by emailing the forms to…
Northeast MS news COVID-19 threat is real

Still doubt the COVID-19 threat is real?

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Since mid February, NEMiss.news has been urging readers to prepare for the COVID-19 threat, and to make a plan to prepare to isolate themselves from the general public. This is the only way to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and…

New Albany city schools to begin virtual classes, extend closing one week

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The New Albany Separate Municipal School District released the following statement Monday afternoon: Administrators and central office staff in the New Albany School District (NASD) have been meeting daily since Friday, March 13 to develop…
Northeast MS Walmart cuts shopping hours

Walmart: Will less shopping time mean longer checkout lines?

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Northeast MS - Northeast Mississippi retail businesses were caught off guard with the threat of the coronavirus looming. People are stocking up on items in fear of possible quarantines. Area Walmart stores were not immune to the buying frenzy.…
Northeast MS news MS state of emergency declalred

Anxious-looking Reeves declares state of emergency, asks churches not to meet

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Northeast MS -Governor Tate Reeves announced a state of emergency Saturday afternoon, March 14, along with plans for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic in Mississippi. The governor appeared nervous as he read his statement from a teleprompter…
northeast MS news mitigation and religion

Opinion: Jesus may want you to stay home Sunday

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  By Elizabeth Shiverdecker     Northeast MS - Throughout the world, devoutly religious people have been particularly vulnerable to coronavirus infection and have unwittingly contributed to its spread. Religious…
Northeast MS news decisive leadership needed

Opinion: Decisive leadership needed in COVID-19 crisis

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  Northeast MS -Crisis calls for decisive leadership. Whether the coronavirus threat is overblown or understated, America is in a crisis regarding how we cope with it. For a number of weeks our leaders have dithered rather than led…

New Albany mayor trying to update COVID-19 plan; school superintendents out of the country on cruises

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New Albany Mayor Tim Kent was scheduled to meet with city department heads Friday morning to discuss a precautionary plan concerning the coronavirus. The mayor expressed particular concern about spread of the coronavirus in the public schools.…
Tupelo MS Mayor Shelton State of the City address

Jason Shelton Holds Corona Virus Press Conference

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Tupelo- Mayor Jason Shelton held a press conference this afternoon, in response to the recent spread of the Corona virus. He said that the Virus has not reached our area, but the city of Tupelo is being proactive and “over-prepared.” Shelton…