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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.…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

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…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

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…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

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 E-911 Union County

Union County E-911 calls from Jan. 18-24

  (Does not include 35 traffic stops or any medical or coroner calls)   Monday, Jan. 18: 9:16 a.m. – Caller works at Huddle House and she and another worker were talking about missing woman case. A woman came in Huddle…
NEMiss.News People voting fall 2021

NA election picks up more candidates but Myrtle and Blue Springs only have one qualifier between them so far

  Two more people have qualified to run for city office in New Albany but election activity in Myrtle and Blue Springs has been almost non-existent. Jessica Winston is running for Ward Two alderman as a Democrat and Diane Jones is…
NEMiss.News Will Tucker Ward 4 Alderman candidate

Will Tucker announces candidacy for Ward 4 Alderman position

  By Will Tucker Will Tucker has announced his candidacy for re-election of Alderman Ward 4- City of New Albany. Will is a lifelong resident of New Albany. He is the son of the late Bill Tucker and Kelly Banks Tucker. Will is married…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

E-911 calls to Union County Jan. 11-17 involve bald eagle

  (Does not include 23 traffic stops or fire, medical or coroner calls) Monday, Jan. 11: 3:24 a.m. – Stock room burglar alarm on Virginia Way. 5:57 a.m. – Car in ditch on CR 47. 6:55 a.m. – Disturbance on CR 47. 9:55…
NEMiss.News Split vote on boat

In split vote, supervisors agree to buy search and rescue boat

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  The Union County Board of Supervisors decided to purchase a rescue boat for the emergency management department in a spilt vote Tuesday. Although it was not specifically mentioned, the move likely came in part because of the extensive…
nemiss.new Creekmore report Jan 19, 2021

Representative Creekmore reports on House work week of Jan. 11

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  By Sam Creekmore, IV, State Representative, Dist. 14   This is the second week of the 2021 Legislative Session.  Because it is early in the session, bills are still being drafted, so floor action has been light.  More…
NEMiss.News plans for former Fred's store

Concerned about increasing costs, New Albany city officials will seek bids for renovation of former Fred’s building

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  New Albany officials hope to advertise for bids on the renovation of the former Fred’s building in February. Eventually, the building will be the new home for the New Albany light, gas and water (NALGW) and police departments. The…
NEMiss.News Streetlight survey underway

Have you seen this man? (Or someone like him?)

  If you have noticed people walking around New Albany wearing these orange vests and caps, never fear. They should not bother anyone at home. They are the contractors who are auditing the city’s streetlight system to prepare for…
NEMiss.News Property taxes due soon

Only two weeks left to pay property taxes without penalty

  Union County property owners only have about two more weeks in which to pay taxes without incurring penalties. Union County Tax Assessor-Collector Tameri Dunnam said the taxes were due Jan. 1 with a Feb. 1 deadline. Many people…
NEMiss.News MS House of Representatives

Notes from Capitol 1/5/202-1/9/20201: Mandatory School Testing

  On January 5, 2021, the 133rd Mississippi State Legislature began the second session in its four-year term. There were a few items taken up and passed on the House floor. House Bill 1, the first item introduced, provides that…
NEMiss.News Vote

Three more qualify for New Albany municipal election

  Two more incumbents and one challenger have qualified to run for office in this year’s New Albany municipal elections. This means there are now candidates for every city office. As of Tuesday afternoon, there were 14 candidates…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Calls to Union County E-911 from Jan. 4 to 10 include abandoned pythons

  (Does not include 22 traffic stops or medical and coroner calls) Monday, Jan. 4: 9:18 a.m. – Caller on CR 54 advised of three ball pythons found at her residence and two others on CR 51 and another on CR51. Advised one three-foot…