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 obituary 2019

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 obituary 2019

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 obituary 2019

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…
Northeast MS obituary

Barbara Lynn Bennett Robertson, 84

New Albany – Barbara Lynn Bennett Robertson, 84, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. She was born July 26, 1935 in New Albany to the late Guy and Opal Foster Bennett. She was retired from First National…
Northeast MS obituary

William “Bill” Gault, 83

New Albany, MS- William “Bill” Gault was born on August 10, 1936, in Sherman, MS, to the late Joseph and Ruth Gault. He passed away on February 11, 2020, at his home in New Albany. Bill and his wife Martha Porter Gault were married for 63…
Northeast MS obituary

Robert Lee Rorie, 66

Robert Lee Rorie, 66, resident of New Albany, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his place of employment in Tupelo. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 6 PM Wednesday, January 29 at The Orchard,…
Northeast MS obituary

Jenny Lynn Gray Turner, 85

Jenny Turner Jenny Lynn Gray Turner, 85, of Myrtle, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Sunshine Inn Assisted Living in Myrtle. She was born December 28, 1934, in Grays, Arkansas, to the late Lynn B. Gray, Sr., and Mary Anna Thompson Gray.…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Fred Rogers, 73

Fred Rogers August 10, 1946 - October 13, 2019   New Albany – Frederick Robbins “Fred” Rogers, 73, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born August 10, 1946 in Memphis…
New Albany MS Gilbert Stokes obituary

Gilbert Stokes, 92

Gilbert Stokes December 10, 1926 - September 3, 2019   Gilbert Harold Stokes, 92, passed away September 3,2019 at his residence in the Keownville Community. He was born December 10,1926 in New Albany to Wallace and Vera West Stokes.…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Glenda Conlee, 76

Glenda Conlee October 18, 1942 - August 1, 2019   New Albany—Glenda Dale Provence Conlee, 76, died Thursday, August 1, 2019, at University Hospital in Birmingham, AL. She was born October 18, 1942, to Jim and Mildred Shettles Provence.…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Barbara Ann Williams Rowe, 80

Barbara Ann Williams Rowe November 13, 1938 - July 30, 2019 Barbara Ann Williams Rowe, 80, passed away on July 30, 2019, after battling an extended illness. She lived a rich life blessed with family and friends and will be greatly missed…
New Albany MS Jimmie Dell Mardis obit

Jimmie Dell Mardis, 67

Jimmie Dell Mardis May 02, 1952 - July 28, 2019   Jimmie Dell (J. D.) Mardis, 67, died Sunday, July 28, 2019, at his sister's residence near New Albany. He was born on May 2, 1952, in Tippah County, the son of James Floyd Mardis…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Doris Young, 93

Doris Young November 16, 1925 - July 25, 2019   Doris Elizabeth Roe Young, 93, died Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Baptist Hospital Columbus in Columbus, MS. She was born November 16, 1925, in Kansas City, MO., to Barney and Marie Alma…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Olivia Beatrice Bowen, 58

Olivia Beatrice Bowen March 29, 1961 - July 26, 2019   Olivia Beatrice Bowen, 58, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at New Albany Health and Rehab. She was born March 29, 1961 in Leachville, AR to William Lonnie Benefield and…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Jeanette Long, 77

Jeanette Long August 2, 1941 - July 21, 2019   Jimmie Jeanette Davis Long, 77, died Sunday, July 21, 2019, at her residence. She was born August 2, 1941, in Burdette, AR., to Clayton Eugene and Cloyce Faye Gaines Davis. She was a…