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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.…

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 Old post office building

UCDA working to identify contemporary mission

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Officials with the Union County Development Association are trying to determine a new mission for the nearly 75-year-old organization. The UCDA was created partly as a means to help find jobs for returning servicemen after World War II, and…

Sheriff concerned fairgrounds building becoming dangerous ‘juke joint’

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The Ladies Building at the Union County Fairgrounds, intended as a community resource, is turning into a dangerous headache according to Sheriff Jimmy Edwards. He told Union County Supervisors Monday that his department had been called there…

NA police identify suspect in drive-by shooting

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UPDATE New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson said they have identified and are looking for a suspect in a drive-by shooting earlier today. The suspect is Corey Darrell Collins, 30, of 842 Spruce St. in Hickory Flat. A warrant was issued…
Northeast MS news Judge Jim Roberts retirement ceremony

Judge Jim Roberts stole the show at his own retirement party

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Pontotoc, MS - The occasion was the retirement ceremony for Judge James L. Roberts, Jr. The venue was the magnificently restored courtroom of the 1916 Pontotoc County Courthouse. To re-cast an old phrase: There had probably not been so…
NorthMS news First MS positive coronavirus patientus

Suspect shot in Tupelo fleeing New Albany police

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TUPELO - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an incident that began in New Albany early Saturday and ended in East Tupelo with a suspect being shot near the Tupelo Children’s Mansion. New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson…
Northeast MS news Make a Wish cystic fibrosis

Make-A-Wish sending Union Co. boy to Disney World

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Union County MS - When 7-year-old Benjamin Bullock alights from the plane in Orlando on March 7, he will begin fulfillment of a wish fit for most any young boy. He will get to meet The Incredible Hulk and that superhero’s colleagues, as well…
New Albany MS Corona Virus and Polio

Coronavirus: Preparing for the dragon

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  New Albany, MS - When I was eight, my six year old brother, Phil, was one of the many US polio fatalities in 1954, the very year that field trials began for Salk's vaccine. Phil fell ill on a family visit to my grandparents in…

Union County Library one of top 12 in state, continues to expand services

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The Union County Library System continues to gain honors and expand services under the leadership of Director Sissy Bullock. This past week the library was given Star Library status for the second year in a row. The designation is based…

Office open Saturday morning for absentee voting

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Saturday, March 7, is the last day anyone can cast an absentee ballot in the March 10 presidential preference primaries. Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford will accept ballots during regular office hours until then, but will also…
Northeast MS Judge James Roberts resigns

Circuit Judge James L. Roberts resigns

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Few long-term public officials are more respected, have more friends and fewer enemies than Jim Roberts. The staff of the "Pontotoc Progress" composed this story about Judge Roberts and published it about four weeks ago. We thank the "Pontotoc…

Emergency management director gives home preparedness hints.

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This past week was Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi and Union County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton offered some easy tips anyone can make use of. We are in a fairly high tornado risk area, have experienced a few…

Pi Day at the Museum Café set on March 14 for STEAM fun

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Celebrate the mathematical formula pi (3.14) by coming to the Union County Heritage Museum for “Pi Day at the Museum Café” on March 14, 10:30  - 1:30. Families are invited to come and move through the stations of robotics, Lego challenges,…