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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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

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.…
Union Co. Supervisors' 7-2-18

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…
Union Co. Supervisors' 7-2-18

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…
Union Co. Supervisors' 7-2-18

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…

Union County Task Force on rural connectivity meets

New Albany and Union County people, who have long suffered chronically poor cellular telephone and high-speed internet service, can now do something about it. That's what Mississippi Public Service Commission (MPSC) Chairman Brandon Presley…

City Board August 2018: TempesT over Tree SpoTs

The TempesT over Tree spoTs, sTarTed in April, will conTinue Tossing Talks aT New Albany Town Board meeTings 'Til winTer Takes iTs Turn afTer auTumn. Ward Two Alderman Johnny Anderson moved at the Tuesday, August 7, meeting of the Board of…
Brandon Presley PSC chairman

Presley: PSC Revoked 17 Telecommunication Companies’ Licenses

Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley announced Tuesday, August 7th, that the Public Service Commission has revoked the certificates of 17 telecommunications companies to do business in Mississippi due to their failure…
Union Co. Supervisors, 8-6-18

Union Co. Supervisors, 8-6-18: Business & internet taxes, poll worker pay

The Union County Board of Supervisors moved briskly through a 35-item agenda Monday morning, August 6, in about 45 minutes. A request from a retail store for a reduction of its personal property tax assessment resulted in more discussion…
Brandon Presley PSC chairman

Presley to meet with Union County Task Force on cellular service

Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley announced on July 31st that the first meeting of the Union County Task Force on improving cellular telephone and high-speed internet service will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. The…
e-cigarettes

Prohibition of e-cigarettes to be enforced by City of New Albany

In the City of New Albany, the use of "e-cigarettes," often called "vaping" is forbidden in the same places that prohibit the use of tobacco. City officials say strict enforcement will henceforth include the use of e-cigarettes or similar devices…

Rain-delayed Coulter Drive widening project is underway

After several weeks of rain delay, the work of widening Coulter Drive to three lanes has finally started. It is hoped that creating a third lane in the middle of Coulter Drive will give at least some relief to the traffic jams that regularly…
Union Co. Supervisors' 7-16-18

Union Co. Supervisors’ 7-16-18 Mtng: Three Rivers, other business

The Union County Board of Supervisors has re-appointed District Four Supervisor Randy Owen to the board of directors of the Three Rivers Planning and Development District. The board took the action at its Monday, July 16, meeting. Three Rivers…
New Albany, MS Tanglefoot Trail Arch

Beautification Committee considers trees and signs

Trees and signs were the mains subjects at the Monday, July 9, meeting of the New Albany City Beautification Committee. Discussions included: Park Plaza Trees The pin oak trees planted in April along Park Plaza Drive were still a topic of…
rural small businesses

Rep. Kelly examines needs of small rural businesses, rural connectivity

MISSISSIPPI – On June 18th, the House Small Business Committee held a field hearing in Southaven, Mississippi to examine issues facing rural small businesses including access to capital, lack of reliable broadband, and finding qualified employees. Subcommittee…
City Board 7-3-18

City Board 7-3-18: New city sign ordinance approved

After working on it for most of a year, the New Albany Board of Aldermen approved a new sign ordinance at the City Board 7-3-18 meeting. First Ward Alderwoman Amy Livingston declared during the first board meeting after her election that…
Union Co. Supervisors' 7-2-18

Union Co. Supervisors’ 7-2-18 meeting: Collecting past due fines

The Union County Board of Supervisors heard of a plan to collect past due Justice Court fines at the board's Monday, July 2, meeting. Ken Duncan, representing the firm Gila, LLC, told the supervisors his company would work to collect past…