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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…

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…

Supervisors look for way to grow health care fund

Union County has nearly $9 million in the bank – but can’t spend it. That doesn’t prevent county officials from trying to be good stewards and see the fund grow, and they can, in fact, spend a very small part of the money. The money…
Northeast MS news MS National Guard activated

Reeves activates National Guard to assist state with Covid-19 response

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From MS. Governor's office March 16, 2020   JACKSON MS  — March 16, 2020, Governor Tate Reeves signed two executive orders to further the state's response to COVID-19 and aid Mississippians being impacted. Addressing…

Union County officials announce more closings, restrictions due to virus

Local officials continue to make adjustments to deal with and help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. No cases had been reported in Union County Monday morning but state officials did say a presumptive case had been reported in Monroe…

Lee County Takes Corona Virus Precautions

Tupelo, MS- Lee County officials have taken precautions when it comes to the threat of Corona virus. In a meeting this morning, Friday March 13, 2020, the Board of Supervisors decided to cancel programs for seniors at the multipurpose center.…