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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.…
NEMiss.news Tippah County laying fiber for rural broadband service

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 Tippah County laying fiber for rural broadband service

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 Tippah County laying fiber for rural broadband service

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…

Important for VA service-related disabilities to be listed on death certificates

Union County Veterans Service Officer Mike Bennett is informing the public why it is important to list a VA service connected disability on the death certificate. A prime example of service connection is coronary artery disease as a result…

Fire station getting new driveway

If you wondered why there seems to be so many fire trucks at Fire Station No. 1 on Cleveland Street, the answer is at Station No. 2 on Denton Road. The concrete pad in front of the Denton Road station is being replaced. The old surface was…

Absentee voting off to strong, smooth start

Absentee voting for the Nov. 3 election has begun in Union County and Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford said it is going smoothly. “They have been very cooperative,” she said of those who have come to her office, and few voters have had…

Section of Hwy. 30 being paved at night

Motorists in New Albany may want to avoid a section of Hwy. 30 West in town over the next three evenings. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will have crews working from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night through Thursday, Oct. 1 Hwy.…

Mayor provides update on paving, Fred’s renovation, finances and other projects

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Despite a couple of months with lower tax revenues during the early part of the coronavirus shutdown, The City of New Albany is still in good financial shape and moving ahead on projects according to Mayor Tim Kent. Wednesday, the mayor provided…
New Albany MS Sheriff's office calls

Sheriff’s Office dispatch log for Sept. 14-20

(Does not include traffic stops, coroner calls or medical calls)   Monday, Sept. 14: 1:10 a.m. – General complaint. Caller on CR 167 said a man had caller’s uncle and would not let him leave. Caller did fire a gun. 2:03…

Police make drug, burglary and vandalism arrests

New Albany police have made several arrests for drug and burglary offenses as well as a case of apparently pointless vandalism. The vandalism case actually is likely related to drug use, Police Chief Chris Robertson said. About 6:30 p.m.…

Supreme Court limits coronavirus absentee voting by mail

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Absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 general election should be here by mid-week. Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford said her office has received more interest in absentee ballots this year than usual. This is likely due in part to…

County working to recruit industry and help resume grand jury

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The Union County Board of Supervisors continue to work toward bringing more jobs to the area and are also helping to facilitate the first convening of a grand jury in nearly a year. Board attorney Chandler Rogers presented memoranda of understanding…
NEMiss.News Crime Scene

Grand jury will decide whether shooting incident Sunday was justified

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Not much information is available about an incident that happened in the Blue Springs area Sunday. One person was apparently dragged by a truck and the person being dragged shot the driver of the truck. The case will be presented to the grand…

Car chase suspects possibly in multi-state crime spree

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The couple arrested in connection with a vehicle theft and high-speed chase Thursday were likely on a multi-state crime spree according to Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards. Both individuals have extensive criminal records and outstanding…
NEMiss.news Tippah County laying fiber for rural broadband service

PSC virtual Town Hall: rural broadband and more

Brandon Presley, North Mississippi's representative on the Mississippi Service Commission (PSC), presented a "virtual" version of the signature town-hall type meeting of which he is a master. He is always a well-informed, well-prepared provider…