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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…

Moore wins essay and speaking contest

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Maggie Moore, a senior at New Albany High School, is the Congressional District winner of the 2020 Mississippi School Board Association Essay & Speaking Contest.  The topic of the contest was: "Can and Should Freedom of Expression and Civility…

Community service suffers from DHS audit and fund freeze

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Tupelo, MS - Investigation continues into the alleged embezzlement of millions of dollars from the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS). There are charges of millions going for personal use, for services not provided, and for individual…
Union County MS Reid named Baptist CNO

Baptist Union County names Heather Reid new Chief Nursing Officer

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NEW ALBANY, Miss., February 18, 2020 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced Heather Reid, BSN, RN, has been named chief nursing officer. Randy White, who has served as chief nursing officer since 2011, has accepted the…
Union County Board of Supervisors Feb 18

County garbage rates going up, will provide containers

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Updated Union County MS - Union County residents outside the City of New Albany will see their garbage collection cost increase 20 percent in a month or so. The board of supervisors voted Tuesday to increase the rate from $10 per month…

Coronavirus: What you need to know right now

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New Albany MS - Much is being written about coronavirus, some of it quite confusing, as often happens in a fast-moving event. What are some of the important points everyone should know about this new public health menace?  NEMiss.news brings…

The tree in the grave finally fell

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For the past year or so people have been noticing and commenting on a fairly large tree growing out of one of the apparently oldest graves in the New Albany city cemetery a short distance east of Watson Grove Church. More recently, the tree…
NEMissnews Jackson MS Pearl River flood 1983

Pearl River to crest at Jackson Monday at level below 1983

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Jackson MS - Pearl River waters are spilling into portions of the Jackson MS area. Many local residents can easily recall the devastating flooding of 1983, when the Pearl River rose to 39.58 feet. Though officials have slightly lowered the…
Northeast MS News Ted DiBiase

Ted “Million Dollar Man” DiBiase reaps $2 million from MDHS for ministry

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New Albany, MS - News and Commentary: Last week’s story about the state auditor arresting six people for embezzling millions intended for the poorest people in the state was shocking for most Mississippians. The account of the case posted…

Beloved community house getting new life

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A place where many older residents used to spend weekend nights and possibly danced with someone of the opposite sex for the first time is getting a new life. Workers are in the process of renovating the city’s approximately 60-year-old…
New Albany Tree falls during thunderstorm

Local emergency crews respond quickly to weather emergency

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Wind from an afternoon thunderstorm sent a tree crashing onto a house on Ridgeland Circle about 3:30 PM, Wednesday, Feb. 12. Emergency crews from the New Albany fire, police and utility departments responded to the scene. Although the…
Little Tallahatchie River in Union County NEMiss.News

Area escaped flooding Tuesday but may not today

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Union County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton said Tuesday afternoon that the county had escaped any serious flooding so far, but he was concerned about the rains and possible storms forecast for Wednesday going into Thursday. “If…

Retiring fire chief Steve Coker reflects on years of service

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New Albany Fire Chief Steve Coker is retiring after 28 years of service, but it’s hardly because of waning interest. Friends and co-workers say he lives and breathes fire protection. It’s health issues that are necessitating his change. He…