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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 E-911 Union County

Calls made to Union County E-911 from Dec. 14 to Dec. 20

The overall number of calls to Union Co. E-911 and traffic stops were down but still included a few unusual problems,
NEMiss.News New Albany Waste water plant before Christmas 2020

New wastewater treatment plant may be ready in August

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The $15 million waste water plant may be ready in late summer, increasing the city's capacity and eliminating an odor problem in town.
NEMiss.News Union Co Supervisors

Brief supervisors meeting ties up assorted loose ends before holiday

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The Union County board took final action on road material bids, courthouse and jail improvements and other matters.
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City and county announce Christmas garbage collection schedules

Both New Albany and Union County schedules will change some because of holiday closings.
NEMiss.News Tupelo City Hall 2021 elections

Time fast approaching for mayor and aldermen hopefuls to qualify to run for office

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Almost any year in Mississippi, an editor can be accurate writing a headline that says: “It’s election year.” You may or may not be tired of politics after the wild 2020 presidential election, but there's more electioneering to come,…

EPA grant may help reclaim contaminated properties in eight Three Rivers counties

Three Rivers Planning and Development District has received a $600,000 Brownfield Coalition Assessment Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, some of which will be used to benefit Lee, Pontotoc and Union counties. Specifically, money…
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Alderman Johnny Anderson announces retirement from city government

After serving the City of New Albany as Ward Two Alderman for six terms, Johnny Anderson is announcing his retirement from public office and will not be seeking re-election in 2021. During my twenty-four-year career, I have tried to serve…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Calls to Union County E-911 from Nov. 30-Dec. 6

(Does not include 17 traffic stops or medical or coroner calls)   Monday, Nov. 30: 1:16 a.m. – Motion alarm on Hwy. 30 West. 3:52 a.m. – Gate burglar alarm on Virginia Way. 12:02 p.m. – Welfare check on Hwy. 355. 4:29…

Mississippi to receive more than $495 million from Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, $5 million to Union County

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This week, Commissioner Brandon Presley announced that Mississippi has been awarded more than $495 million in the first round of the Federal Communications Commission’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. This funding is estimated to bring world-class,…

Increase in county value brings raises for some officials

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Some county officials will see pay raises next year thanks to legislative action and an increase in the overall value of Union County. Union County supervisors, the county prosecuting attorney, justice court judges and the county board attorney…

Mayor Kent, Dr. Dobbs issue statements on mask compliance and social gathering in face of increasing COVID cases

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As 2,457 new cases of COVID-19 with 15 deaths were reported in Mississippi Wednesday, Mayor Tim Kent has issued a statement reminding the public of Gov. Tate Reeves’ executive order mandating the wearing of masks in public buildings. Later,…

City officials grappling with lack of mask use in face of increasing COVID numbers

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The New Albany Board of Aldermen went back to meeting via Zoom rather than in person Tuesday in light of the continuing COVID-19 crisis. “I’m sorry I feel like we’re having to do this through Zoom,” Mayor Tim Kent said. “But those…