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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…
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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…
NorthMS news First MS positive coronavirus patientus

Search going on in Ingomar area for suspected Walnut auto thief

Update Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards reported at 5:15 that they were still searching for the suspect. Original story County and state law enforcement officers have been searching the Ingomar area for the past hour or so looking…

Magnolia Civic Center undergoing repair work

People may have noticed work at the Magnolia Civic Center for the past couple of weeks. Water had gotten under the stucco exterior causing damage and mold, which has been repaired. The sign and awnings will be replaced once the exterior…
New Albany MS Sheriff's office calls

Sheriff’s Department dispatch log for Sept. 7-13

Sheriff’s Department Dispatch Log Sept. 7-13 (Does not include routine traffic stops, coroner calls or possible suicides)   Sept. 7 2:39 a.m. – Caller on Hwy. 30 East advised someone is in her maroon car and won’t get…
NEMiss.News Presley urges special session of legislature

Presley to hold virtual town hall meeting this week

On Thursday, September 17 at 6 p.m. Commissioner Brandon Presley will hold a Virtual Town Hall Meeting to hear from constituents across North Mississippi. During the Town Hall, Commissioner Presley will give an update on the expansion of broadband…
NEMiss.News Crime Scene

Sheriff’s Department canine building up drug arrests

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The Union County Sheriff’s Department canine, Caesar, has already aided in several county and city drug arrests after only being on the job a few weeks. Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said Caesar contributed to seizing nearly an ounce of methamphetamine…
NEMiss.news Richard Willis escape and capture

Prisoner escapes Union County jail, he and accomplice captured

    A prisoner escaped the Union County jail sometime Friday evening, Sept. 4, and was recaptured late Monday night. Richard Willis is an inmate of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (DOC). He was incarcerated on felony…
NEMiss.news city budget finalized Sept 8, 2020

City board 8SEPT2020: City raises decided, city budget completed, etc.   

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    The New Albany Board of Aldermen at its special meeting, Tuesday evening, Sept. 8, completed work on the city budget for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2021. The board made these revisions in the budget originally submitted…

Chancellor’s ruling to expand voting should have little real effect, officials say

A Hinds County chancery court judge issued a ruling Wednesday ostensibly broadening conditions under which a person may use an absentee ballot, but local court officials don’t think it will make any real difference for voters. A group of…
New Albany MS Sheriff's office calls

Sheriff’s Department Call Log for Aug. 24-30

Union County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch Log Aug. 24-30   Monday, Aug. 24: 4:40 a.m. – Traffic stop of black vehicle at I-22 on ramp, unknown direction. 5:39 a.m. – Traffic stop at Ryder Truck Center. 5:50 a.m. –…

Labor Day closings and garbage reminders

City and county officials are reminding the public that some solid-waste collection schedules will change next week because of the Sept. 7 Labor Day holiday. All governmental offices, schools and some businesses will close in recognition…

New Albany looking at $7.3 million no-frills budget for 20-21

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New Albany officials are finishing up work on what looks like a $7.3 million budget for next year, based on revenue. There are almost no changes from last year. The budget was to be presented at a public hearing during the September meeting…

Voters scared of virus clamor for absentee ballots

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One of the side effects of the coronavirus pandemic is concern about potential danger during the Nov. 3 general election. Many people appear to be worried about possible exposure to the virus if they vote in the election in person. Circuit…