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.…
Northeast MS obituary

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…
Northeast MS obituary

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…
Northeast MS obituary

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

Expired: Donald Brady “Don” Jordan, 63

 Donald Brady "Don" Jordan, 63, resident of the Lafayette Springs Community and lifelong resident of Union, Pontotoc and Lafayette Counties, departed this life Tuesday morning, May 20, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford following an…
Northeast MS obituary

Expired: Ronnie Rakestraw, 67

Former Justice Court Judge, Ronnie M. Rakestraw, 67, passed away at his home surrounded by his three girls after a battle with cancer. Ronnie was born in Union County to Jewel Browning Rakestraw and Hollis M. Rakestraw. Ronnie lived in the Parks…
Northeast MS obituary

Expired: Kenneth Howard “Ken” Priest, 55

Kenneth Howard "Ken" Priest, 55, resident of the Blue Springs Community, died May 9, 2020 at his home. Ken was born December 5, 1964 to Sid and Imogene Priest in Oakland, CA. He attended Delta State University and graduated in 1988. Ken was…
Northeast MS obituary

Expired: Dolly Ann Hill Nabors, 89

OKOLONA/CHELSEA, AL – One of Chickasaw County’s most beloved daughters, Dolly Ann Hill Nabors, returned to her Creator on Saturday, May 9, 2020 after a long, productive life.  Dolly had moved to the Birmingham area several years ago to…
Northeast MS obituary

Expired: Shelia Gail Murry Thomas, 69

Shelia Gail Murry Thomas, 69, passed away at home after a valiant and determined fight against cancer. Shelia was born in New Albany, MS on December 4, 1950 to Donald George and Helen Marie Cossitt Murry. She grew up in the Cotton Plant community…
Northeast MS obituary

Expired: Ronald Dale Owen, 77

Blue Springs – Ronald Dale Owen, 77, died on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. He was born in New Albany on August 25, 1942 to Herman Hines Owen and Willie Catherine Stanford Owen. He was a retired firefighter and…
Northeast MS obituary

Expired: William “Bill” Mattox, 73

NETTLETON - William “Bill” Mattox, 73, passed away at Gilmore Hospital in Amory the evening of May 3, 2020. Born on March 11, 1947 in Verona, he graduated from Tupelo High School and majored in veterinary medicine at Mississippi State University. …
Northeast MS obituary

Expired: Lurene Gates Robison, 94

Lurene Gates Robison, 94, of Etta went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2020. She was born September 3, 1925, in Union County to the late Dave Gates and Millie Ann Goggans Gates. She was a homemaker who loved visits from her family…
Northeast MS obituary

Expired: Ken Stanford Jr., 61

UNITY COMMUNITY - On a beautiful Saturday, April 25, 2020, Ken Stanford spent the day doing what he liked most, fishing. He came home after a pleasant and productive day on the waters, celebrated the fact that his wife was cooking Chicken and…
Northeast MS obituary

Expired: David S. Rollins, 83

SHANNON - David S. Rollins, 83, died Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Sanctuary Hospice House. David was born on October 25, 1936 in Itawamba County to the late Huskey and Cordie Estes Rollins. He grew up in Lee County and graduated from Verona High…
Northeast MS obituary

Expired: Christopher Scott Sandefer, 57

BLACK ZION COMMUNITY - Christopher Scott Sandefer, 57, departed this life on Saturday, April 25, 2020 after heroically fighting a long battle with cancer.  Known far and wide as a special guy, a devoted law enforcement officer, and a patriotic…
Northeast MS obituary

Expired: Barba Ann Nowlin, 79

Barba Ann Nowlin, 79, died Wednesday April 22, 2020 at The Meadows Assisted Living in Fulton. She was born in New Albany on June 8, 1940 to the late Hilton “Puddin” and Tishy Raines Cobb. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.…