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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.…
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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…
NEMiss.News Keith Conlee

Conlee officially qualifies to seek re-election as Alderman at Large for the City of New Albany

  By Keith Conlee I have appreciated the opportunity and responsibility New Albany citizens gave to me four years ago to serve our great city. My first term has provided the experience to perform the duties required of the office…
NEMiss.News Lynn West

West qualifies to run for NA alderman-at-large seat

  J. Lynn West has qualified as an Independent candidate for the office of alderman-at-large in the June 8 New Albany municipal election. West, writer and editor for more than 40 years, worked both with the New Albany Gazette and…
NEMiss.News Miles and Creekmore on mandatory testing

Tom Miles & Sam Creekmore bill on mandated testing

  Subject: Bills filed to address State testing for this school year From: Representative Tom Miles and Representative Sam Creekmore On January 7th, Representative Sam Creekmore and Representative Tom Miles filed bills in…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Union County E-911 calls from Dec. 28-Jan. 3

  (Does not include 11 traffic stops and medical and coroner calls) Monday, Dec. 28: 3:06 a.m. – Caller on CR 251 reported a dark gray small car in caller’s yard. Wants someone to check them out. Address in Lee Co. 5:39…
NEMiss.news Steve Watson to lead Board of Supervisors

Watson will lead board of supervisors this coming year

District 5 Supervisor Steve Watson will preside over the Union County Board of Supervisors for the coming year. District 2 Supervisor Chad Coffey will be vice-president. The change came Monday at the board’s first meeting of the year. The…
NEMiss.News early qualifying candidates municipal election

Early qualifying candidates for New Albany city offices

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  The New Albany’s municipal election season started off with 11 qualifying candidates the first two days, more than usual, according to Municipal Clerk Frankie Roberts. Four years ago, there was a total of only 15 candidates for…
NEMiss.News Mayor Kent on Zoom

New Albany may hire lobbyist, plans to streamline absentee voting

New Albany officials are apparently considering hiring a lobbyist to represent the city and seek state, federal and other funds for various projects. The topic was not on the agenda in Tuesday’s January meeting of the board of aldermen.…
NEMiss.News K-9 Cesar in vest

Union County Sheriff’s Office K9 Cesar has received donation of body armor

Union County Sheriff's Office K9 Cesar has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested lnterest in K9s, lnc. K9 Cesar's vest was embroidered with the sentiment "This gift of…
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Some wishes do come true for city with $40 million in projects at no extra taxpayer cost

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Some wishes for the city are coming true, with $40 million in projects costing nothing extra for taxpayers; other wishes are still waiting to be addressed.
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Calls to Union County E-911 for Dec. 21-27

Calls made by the public to Union County's E-911 emergency telephone service for the past week.
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MHP district here has most stops, interactions in state over holiday

The MHP made a lot of traffic stops but did not have to deal with any fatal accidents in this district during the Christmas holiday.