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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.…
Lee County MS Sheriff Dept website

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…
Lee County MS Sheriff Dept website

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…
Lee County MS Sheriff Dept website

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…

City working to reduce bumpy rides in New Albany

New Albany aldermen began a discussion Tuesday on a street paving program for the spring. The problem will be assigning street priorities with a limited amount of money available. Mayor Tim Kent said the city street fund has about one…
Tupelo MS Mayor and department heads

Tupelo State of the City address draws large crowd

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Tupelo, MS - The serious mood at most Tupelo City Council meetings was more festive than usual Tuesday, March 3. At least four times more citizens than usual showed up. Council members, city department heads and other key city workers posed…

Homestead Exemption and personal property reminder

The Union County Tax Assessor’s Office is accepting applications for homestead exemptions through April 1.   Those that had any type deed change in 2019 such as a new home owner, turned 65, have become 100 percent disabled, divorced, widowed,…
Northeast MS news Pontotoc Co. Courthouse

Democrats wave good-bye to Pontotoc officials

Pontotoc, MS - Public officials in Pontotoc County have joined the seemingly inevitable march to the Republican Party. They join hundreds of other public officials around the state who have switched allegiance from the Democrat Party to the…

Lee County Could Become Safe Haven for 2nd Amendment

The Lee County Board of Supervisors met today in a quick gathering. It was a standard affair. There were some interesting items voted on. County Could Become 2nd Amendment Safe Haven Members decided to vote for the consideration of Lee County…
Northeast MS news Judge Jim Roberts retirement ceremony

Judge Jim Roberts stole the show at his own retirement party

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Pontotoc, MS - The occasion was the retirement ceremony for Judge James L. Roberts, Jr. The venue was the magnificently restored courtroom of the 1916 Pontotoc County Courthouse. To re-cast an old phrase: There had probably not been so…

MDOT awards road contracts in Northern District

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Transportation Commission at its February 11 meeting awarded contracts for maintenance projects throughout Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will oversee the 17 projects,…

Senators honor Blue Springs resident and long-time CREATE staffer

Many of Mississippi’s 52 senators rose to their feet and stood to pose for a photo with Blue Springs resident and Mississippi legend Juanita Floyd, who was honored by the senate and Senator Chad McMahan on Thursday, February 20, 2020, with…

Office open Saturday morning for absentee voting

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Saturday, March 7, is the last day anyone can cast an absentee ballot in the March 10 presidential preference primaries. Union County Circuit Clerk Phyllis Stanford will accept ballots during regular office hours until then, but will also…

Pilot Club shows appreciation to community servants

The Pilot Club of New Albany recently showed appreciation to community servants with a delivery of "Pick Me Up" snack items.  Pick Me Ups – Kind Acts for Those Who Care - is a Pilot initiative which was introduced in 2013. …
Northeast MS news MS Senator Chad McMahan

Sen. Chad McMahan has several bills in 2020 legislative session

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State Senator Chad McMahan (R-Guntown) has introduced several bills during this session of the Mississippi Legislature that are specifically intended to benefit northeast Mississippi. “The BancorpSouth Arena and Conference Center is an…
Lee County MS Sheriff Dept website

Lee County Sheriff’s Department Launches New Website

Tupelo MS - The Lee County Sheriff's office has launched a new website. The website is much improved, and is much faster and user friendly. Sheriff Jim Johnson is happy about the new features, and hopes it will better serve the county. The…