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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…
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Officials now saying what others long knew: We all should be wearing masks.

MSDH News: COVID-19: Masks Now Recommended for Personal, Public Protection Mississippi State Department of Health   JACKSON, Miss. – Given the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, and the increased risk of exposure…

City of New Albany order concerns church services

New Albany Mayor Tim Kent has issued an order to clarify some issues concerning religious services during the coronavirus pandemic. This is essentially the same order approved by the Union County Board of Supervisors and reminds everyone…

Local Census participation better than most areas

Somewhat lost in the widespread coverage relating to the coronavirus is the fact that Wednesday, April 1, is Census Day. The constitutionally-mandated population count occurs every 10 years and the numbers determine a variety of things including…
NEMiss.news Dr Dobbs regarding Shelter in Place order

Reeves finally orders statewide Shelter-in-Place for MS

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Late Wednesday afternoon, April 1, Governor Tate Reeves finally signed a new executive order establishing a statewide shelter-in-place for Mississippi. For weeks Reeves has claimed such strong action was not warranted. He had issued several…

NA mayor clarifies order concerning non-essential businesses

New Albany Mayor Tim Kent issued a clarification of an earlier order at noon Monday concerning non-essential businesses. The order points out that barber shops, salons and gyms are listed as non-essential and cannot have more than 10 persons…

City of New Albany clarifies rules concerning church activities

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The mayor and governor each issued orders Tuesday limiting occupancy in non-essential businesses to 10 or fewer people. Church services were listed as essential but that does not mean they are exempt from other rules. The order still requires…
Northeast MS news MS state of emergency declalred

Governor Tate Reeves signs new executive order to slow the spread

JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed a new executive order to further ramp up the state's efforts to protect the health of Mississippians during the outbreak of COVID-19. In a press conference outside the Governor's…

NA mayor issues executive order limiting occupancy in non-essential businesses

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New Albany Mayor Tim Kent issued an emergency executive order late Tuesday that restricts occupancy to 10 or fewer people at a time in what are designated as non-essential businesses. The order runs through April 7 at this time and also notes…

Union County supervisors locking doors to all offices

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Additional restrictions imposed on access to Union County buildings The Union County Board of Supervisors has further restricted access to county buildings to help protect employees and the public from the spread of the coronavirus. “The…
Northeast MS news Furniture Market Auction closed

Crowd at Tupelo Furniture Market; Tupelo mayor promises another order

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A crowd gathered at the Tupelo Furniture Market on Coley Road two days after that city issued an executive order discouraging crowds because of the coronavirus crisis. According to signs posted within ten feet of the Coley Road pavement,…
Northeast MS news Tupelo orders social distancing

Tupelo government orders “social distancing” restrictions on restaurants, other retailers 

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Tupelo MS - With respect to the coronavirus pandemic, the City of Tupelo has ordered "social distancing" restrictions on when and how restaurants in Northeast Mississippi’s largest city may operate. For the short term the city’s proclamation…

Transportation commission awards contracts including one in Union County

The Mississippi Transportation Commission at its March 10 meeting awarded contracts for maintenance projects throughout Mississippi. One will be in the New Albany area, on I-22. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will oversee…