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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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 E-911 Union County

Union County E-911 calls for Nov. 23-29

(Not including seven traffic stops or medical or coroner calls) Monday, Nov. 23: 2:51 p.m. – Caller on CR 75 advised that his daughter and her boyfriend have broken up and they are there to get her clothes and meds and he won’t let…

Some government offices restoring service after closing due to COVID this past week

All New Albany and Union County schools returned to traditional classroom settings Monday and some government offices cautiously began restoring services. New Albany City Hall was open with limited access. If you have questions call 662-534-1010. The…

New Albany Fire Department reacts to unusual number, variety of calls over Thanksgiving

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A lot of folks are getting a four-day weekend because of the Thanksgiving holiday but that hasn’t been the case for the New Albany Fire Department. Chief Mark Whiteside said they responded to 14 calls from Wednesday evening through Saturday…

Fire department responds to smoke scare at jail

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The New Albany Fire Department responded to the Union County Jail about 2 p.m. Saturday amid reports of smoke in one of the pods. Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said that one of the prisoners possibly stuck something in an electrical outlet causing…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Union County E-911 calls Nov. 16-22

(Does not include 21 traffic stops or medical and coroner calls)   Monday, Nov. 16: 5:26 a.m. – Two-car 1050 (accident) on CR 88. 8:44 a.m. – Caller advised of 1050 on CR80. 1:18 p.m. – Alarm call on CR 81. 3:05…

Union County property tax bills going out next week

It’s almost time to pay property taxes again and close to 20,000 cards listing taxes owed are scheduled to be mailed next week. Union County Tax Assessor-Collector Tameri Dunnam said the taxes are really due Jan. 1 with a Feb. 1 deadline…

Supervisors delay action on courthouse and old jail renovation, jail camera system

A partial Union County Board of Supervisors dealt with several substantial matters at their meeting Monday, but delayed action on a couple pending for information and a return of the full board. First District Supervisor Sam Taylor and Fifth…
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New Albany Main Street receives USDA planning assistance grant

The Mississippi Main Street Association has been selected as the recipient of a USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training grant to provide planning activities in New Albany and four other Main Street communities…

Williams faces more charges following 120-mhp pursuit

More charges have been filed in the case of a 120-mph chase that went through three counties Wednesday evening and investigation is still continuing, according to Sheriff Jimmy Edwards. The driver of the suspect vehicle, Richard Williams,…

Lee SO charges Guntown couple with felony child abuse

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On Wednesday, Nov. 4, deputies of the Lee County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to 331 CR 417 in Guntown to do a welfare check regarding a possible newborn baby that appeared to be in need of medical attention. Several trips were…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Union County calls to 911 for the week of Nov. 2-8

(Does not include 24 traffic stops or medical and coroner calls)   Monday, Nov. 2: 12:05 a.m. – Caller on CR 54 advised her husband is causing a disturbance and went to get a knife to cut her stuff up. 12:38 a.m. – Caller…
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Crimestoppers wants information on car burglar

Crime Stoppers of North East Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need your assistance in locating the person responsible for burglary of a vehicle. On 11/11/20, Tupelo Police Officers responded to a call in reference to a vehicle…