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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.…
New Albany MS runoff election rules

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 MS runoff election rules

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…
New Albany MS runoff election rules

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…
New Albany MS City Board October 2019, zoning

City Board 01OCT2019: Zoning, cemetery upkeep

City Board October 2019 meeting: A proposal to rezone land bounded by Interstate 22 and Highway 15 drew considerable attention at the City Board Oct. 1 meeting of the New Albany Board of Aldermen. The land, which lies north of I-22 and east…
New Albany MS Cost of legislative seat

How much does a Mississippi legislative seat nomination cost?

By Hunter Fooshee In recent months, Union County has voted in primary and runoff elections to choose the next representatives and senator who will fill unoccupied seats in the Capitol. Through the accessible and public campaign finance records,…
New Albany MS Shared Medical services act

Kelly Selected as a Conferee for NDAA Conference Committee

WASHINGTON - House leadership has selected Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) to serve on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Committee for Fiscal Year 2020. "After more than three decades of serving in the Mississippi Army…
New Albany MS Phil Nanney speaks

Phil Nanney speaks

Editor's Note: NAnewsweb.com thanks Phil Nanney for his letter. We are always happy to correct errors of fact, whether our own or in the statements of others.  Received at NAnewsweb.com on September 20, 2019.   Mr. Shiverdecker, I…
New Albany MS 2019-2020 city budget discussion

“I QUIT!” 2019-2020 City Budget: News and Commentary

New Albany, MS: For the first time the annual budget for the City of New Albany has gone over $7-million. Creating a 2019-2020 city budget for New Albany has drawn more interest – some of it chaotic and tardy and not all of it happy – than…
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New Albany aldermen rescind mayor’s raise for the coming year

New Albany Mayor Tim Kent will not be getting a salary raise during the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Although the board voted at its Tuesday, Sept. 10 meeting, to give the mayor the same three percent raise most city employees will enjoy during…
New Albany MS city 2019-2020 budget

City Board 3SEP2019: City 2019-2020 budget

The New Albany Board of Aldermen got a look at the City 2019-2020 budget proposal at their regular Tuesday, Sept. 3, meeting. Although a public hearing on the budget was the top item on the board's agenda, it was clear that at least some…
New Albany MS 2019-2020 Budget feature

County Board 3SEP2019: 2019-2020 Budget, revenue, runway lighting

The Union County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on its 2019-2020 budget during its regular Tuesday, Sept. 3rd meeting. The 84-page budget anticipates total revenue for the 2019-2020 fiscal year of $19,216,815. Included are…
New Albany MS Union County final primary run-off results

Union Co. primary run-off election results

November general election candidates for five public offices in or directly affecting Union County were decided in Tuesday's primary run-off election. Mississipppi Senate District Three Kathy Chism narrowly won the race for the open District…
William Waller, Jr on HB1 NEMiss.News

GOP Primary Run-off election recommendations

Based on what we know of the candidates in the Mississippi 2019 primary election tomorrow, NAnewsweb.com makes the following recommendations. We make no recommendations in strictly local elections (county supervisor, etc.). We assume that most…
New Albany MS Creekmore in Jackson

Sam Creekmore already on the job

Although his pay will not start until he is sworn into office in January, Sam Creekmore IV was on the job in Jackson two days after the election. Creekmore won the Republican nomination for the District 14 seat in the Mississippi House of…
New Albany MS runoff election rules

Rules for Primary Run-off Election, August 27

Primary Runoff Election Day polling hours Primary Runoff Election Day is Tuesday, August 27, 2019. It is for Statewide, State District, Legislative, County, and County District Offices. Polling places open are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. If you are…