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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 Delbert Hosemann to battle for CARES spending

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 Delbert Hosemann to battle for CARES spending

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 Delbert Hosemann to battle for CARES spending

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…

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…
NEMiss.news Reeves battles legislature

Legislature vs Reeves: horsepower check in Jackson

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The next skirmish in the battle between the Mississippi Legislature and Governor Tate Reeves is likely to occur tomorrow afternoon at the State Capitol. However, not many knowledgeable observers expect the conflict to end tomorrow. One top-ranked…

Frustrated aldermen try to decide on summer sports in face of pandemic uncertainty

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New Albany aldermen voted to cancel some, but not all, sportsplex activities for the summer Tuesday after close to an hour’s discussion marked by frustration and diverse opinions. Ultimately, Little League, the spray park and a car show…

County tax office still having to deal with some personal contact despite lockdown

March and April have presented the Tax Assessor and Collector’s Office with many challenges. The staff provides a variety of services in a relatively small space and at this time of year usually experience a high volume for vehicle tag…

Union County continues emergency orders as COVID-19 diagnoses climb sharply

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The Union County Board of Supervisors extended their declaration of an emergency for the coronavirus through the end of May at their monthly meeting Monday. All county offices remain locked with limited personnel and the public is asked to call…
NEMiss.news Reeves and Barbour and CARES Money

Has Mississippi politics become a tag team event?

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Mississippi legislative leaders have accelerated their efforts to keep Republican Governor Tate Reeves from spending the $1.25-billion in federal coronavirus money as he sees fit. Just two days ago, Republican Lieutenant-Governor Delbert…

Skylar Grace Wilson, New Albany’s Little Miss Hospitality

Skylar Grace Wilson, the daughter of Kevin and Dannielle Wilson has been chosen to represent New Albany as Little Miss New Albany Hospitality. Skylar was selected by New Albany’s Miss Hospitality Ivy Jordan. The Little Miss Hospitality…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Off the Record: Union County Call Log

The Union County Sheriff’s office has released the call log for April 13 through April 20. April 13 1:02 PM: Caller advised that someone is staying in a house close to her that is not supposed to be. CR 32.1:46 PM: Family dispute with…
NEMiss.news Delbert Hosemann to battle for CARES spending

Legislature likely to strip Reeves of CARES money spending authority

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Mississippi legislative leaders intend to return to Jackson Monday, May 4, to seize $1.25-billion in federal money from the hands of Tate Reeves, the Republican governor. The legislators fled Jackson in mid-March because of the coronavirus…