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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 Gunn, Reeves and Hosemann announce agreement on CARES funds

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 Gunn, Reeves and Hosemann announce agreement on CARES funds

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 Gunn, Reeves and Hosemann announce agreement on CARES funds

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 MDHS embezzlement Nancy New, John Davis, Phil Bryant, Cindy Hyde-Smith

MDHS Embezzlement Part 1: Charges and evidence

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Editor's Note: This is Part 1 of a three part series NEMISS.NEWS will publish regarding the matter the state auditor has called the biggest embezzlement of public funds in Mississippi history. Several people were arrested and charged on Feb.…
NEMiss.news Circuit judge Gregory to retire

Circuit Judge John Gregory to retire June 30

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Circuit Judge John A. Gregory of Okolona announced Friday that he will retire on June 30. Judge Gregory, 68, has 43 years of public service. In a letter announcing his retirement, Judge Gregory said, “When I qualified for re-election…
NEMiss.news Fireworks conspiracy

New Albany to have Freedom Fireworks

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New Albany will not have a Freedom Fest due to the coronavirus, but will have a couple of activities the week before July 4. Community Development Director Billye Jean Stroud said that a fireworks show will be held about 9:30 p.m. Saturday,…

Memorial Day to see some government, business closings

All governmental offices and many businesses will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. In New Albany, there will be no garbage pickup Monday. Following the usual holiday procedure, the city crews will collect the Monday…

Construction begins on new NA wastewater treatment plant

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Site preparation is under way for New Albany’s new wastewater treatment facility north of town. The approximately $18 million project will replace the city’s obsolete facility accessed from Chickasaw Drive and move it from being so close…
Union County Library

Union County library receives Dollar General grant

Goodlettsville, Tennessee – Thursday, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced the award of approximately $143,000 in literacy grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations. These grants are part of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s…

Supervisors cancel county fair, add to solid waste crews

The Union County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Monday to cancel the Union County Fair, scheduled for July 14-18. The vote came as a result of concern over the spread of the COVID-19 illness. There was no word as to whether the fair…
Union County MS Courthouse near sunset

No jury duty in Union County before June 15

No one in Union County has to worry about getting a jury summons for circuit court until the middle of June, at least. The Supreme Court issued an order saying that no summonses should be sent returnable to June 15 or earlier in any county…

Pandemic brings NA tourism tax down but retail sales up slightly

The coronavirus pandemic has affected New Albany city tax revenue, but not as much as some feared. Mayor Tim Kent said the tourism tax collected in March, the first month of mass closings, was $57,430, a 30-percent decrease from the same…
NEMiss.news Reeves battles legislature

Legislature sends small business direct payment, grant programs to governor

Jackson, Miss. — Small businesses across the State which closed as a result of COVID-19 may soon get a boost from a bill sent to the Governor Thursday. Senate Bill 2772 sets aside $300 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to create…

Qualifying deadline for election commission candidates is June 1

The COVID-19 pandemic has overshadowed many things and one, to a degree, is that we are having important elections this year. Union Countians will vote Nov. 3 on a president, U. S. senator, U. S. representative, Supreme Court justice, five…
NEMiss.news Gunn, Reeves and Hosemann announce agreement on CARES funds

Legislative leaders win; Reeves backs down

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After weeks of asserting that he had the sole authority to spend $1.25-billion in federal coronavirus relief money, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves cried “uncle” today. Reeves had apparently hoped to follow precedents set by some former…