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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…

Northeast county residents getting on water system

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A group of people between the Keownville and Dumas areas are going to get on a water system for the first time thanks to a grant that primarily affects Tippah County. Fifth District Supervisor Steve Watson asked the full board to confirm…

New Albany tax revenue better than expected but tourism still low

New Albany officials received some good economic news Monday concerning retail sales and tourism. The city’s retail sales tax income from April was $322,225, which was up more than eight percent from April a year ago regardless of any effects…
NEMiss.news Street Food Ordinance

Workable street food ordinance may emerge from awkward start

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    New Albany, MS - City department heads are working on an ordinance that could make “street food” more available in New Albany. New Albany City Attorney Regan Russell told NEMISS.NEWS that the ordinance offered to the Board…
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New Albany street food, food truck flap to be examined

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The New Albany municipal government took an awkward first step last week toward making “street food” a reality in the city. The draft ordinance. providing for highly restrictive regulation of what the ordinance called “food trucks,”…

New Albany honors retiring fire chief Steve Coker for outstanding service

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A steady stream of people came to New Albany Fire Station #1 Tuesday afternoon to wish retiring Fire Chief Steve Coker well and show appreciation for his years of outstanding service. “We’re going to miss him a lot, probably more than…

National Garden Club Week June 7-13

A Perspective on the Benefits of Garden Clubs in a Community By Billye Jean Stroud, President New Albany Garden Club   There are many answers to the question, why are garden clubs important to a community? Even though it’s not…

Unopposed election commissioners to serve another term

Arguably the least-sought-after elective office in Union County is that of election commissioner. Often even the race for county coroner draws more candidates despite the importance of what the commissioners do. This year is no different. When…
NEMiss.News Tupelo City Council 6-1-20

Tupelo City Council 1JUN2020: Buying and selling

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Tupelo MS - The Tupelo City Council voted at its June 1, 2020 meeting to approve the sale and purchase of several properties in the city. The lot formerly known as the Natchez Trace Inn is to be sold to Southeast Ventures, LLC at a cost of $207,500.…

New Albany planning to regulate food trucks

New Albany aldermen are scheduled to vote next month on an ordinance regulating food trucks and other types of mobile food vendors. The city has seen an increase in this type of business and there is concern about vendors operating in inappropriate…

City acts on street repair, resuming youth sports and regulating public gatherings

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The City of New Albany has begun street repairs and officials are allowing ball games to resume at BNA Bank Park. Aldermen have also passed an ordinance governing parades, public assemblies and special events on an emergency basis. Mayor…

County moving ahead with road and bridge projects

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Union County supervisors are taking advantage of late spring and early summer weather to move ahead with construction and maintenance projects. Monday the board approved advertising for leveling and overlay of County Roads 371, 372 and 373. They…

Library opens back up to brisk curbside business

A steady stream of books, STEAM kits and other materials was going out of the Jennie Stephens Smith Library Monday morning as the library resumed service on a limited basis. While the library itself remains closed to the public, the staff…