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 Bettye Bailey 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…
New Albany MS Bettye Bailey 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…
New Albany MS Bettye Bailey 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…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Mary Yvonne Brooks, 82

Mary Yvonne Brooks July 16, 1936 - June 12, 2019   Mary Yvonne Graham Brooks, 82, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Union County Health and Rehab in New Albany. She was born July 16, 1936 in Prentiss County to Jessie Sylvester…
New Albany, MS William "Bill" Roy Long obituary

William “Bill” Roy Long, 69

William "Bill" Roy Long February 14, 1950 - June 8, 2019 William R. ‘Bill’ Long, 69, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born in Greenville, MS., on February 14, 1950, to Ray and Camilia Hollis Long, who…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Peggy Garrison, 80

Peggy Garrison November 16, 1938 - June 10, 2019   A private family service was held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. https://www.unitedfuneralservice.com/obituaries/Peggy-Garrison/#!/Obituary
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Hugh Wayne Jones, 72

Hugh Wayne Jones November 28, 1946 - June 8, 2019   Hugh Wayne Jones Guntown, MS- Hugh Jones, 72, passed away June 8, 2019 at Ashland Health and Rehab in Ashland, MS. He was born to Alton and Ruby Jones. He was a retired truck…
New Albany MS Glenda Adair obituary

Glenda Wood Adair, 80

Glenda Wood Adair June 6, 1939 - June 6, 2019   Glenda Rue Wood Adair, 80, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born June 6, 1939 in New Albany to Fred Cecil Wood and Viola Littlejohn…
New Albany MS April McCay Sneed obituary

April McCay Sneed, 33

April McCay Sneed April 30, 1986 - June 5, 2019   New Albany, MS – April McCay Sneed, 33, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at her parents’ residence in the Shady Grove Community. She was born April 30,1986 in New Albany to…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Aaron Bell Springer Jr, 46

Aaron Bell Springer Jr July 10, 1973 - June 3, 2019 Hickory Flat  MS– Aaron “Bubba” Springer, 46, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 at his residence. He was born July, 10,1973 in Memphis, TN to Aaron Bell Springer, Sr and Martha…
New Albany MS obituary

Mona Faye Simpson, 81

Mona Faye Simpson April 26, 1938 - June 2, 2019   Mona Faye Taylor Simpson, 81, formerly of New Albany, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Spring Meadows Health Care Center in Clarksville, TN. She was born April 26, 1938 in Amory,…
New Albany MS obituary

Jerry Glyn Holland, II, 49

Jerry Glyn Holland, II December 11, 1969 - June 02, 2019   Jerry Glynn Holland, II, age 49, died Sunday, June 2, 2019, at his residence in the Pinedale Community. He was born December 11, 1969, in New Albany, Mississippi. Glynn was…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Bill Smallwood, 85

Bill Smallwood August 18, 1933 - May 30, 2019   W. C. “Bill” Smallwood, Jr., died on May 30, 2019, at the age of 85. Except for his years at Ole Miss and military service, he lived his entire life in New Albany, Mississippi.…
New Albany MS Gerald Lee Snider obituary

Gerald Lee Snider, 64

Gerald Lee Snider April 07, 1955 - May 29, 2019   Gerald Lee Snider, 64, died May 29, 2019, at his residence in Union County, Mississippi. He was born in Union County on April 7, 1955, the son of Leroy and Etoy Speck Snider. Mr.…
New Albany MS Bettye Bailey obituary

Bettye Bailey, 88

Bettye Bailey October 10, 1930 - May 28, 2019 New Albany MS-Bettye J. Bailey,88, passed away May28,2019 at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS. She was born October 10,1930 in Thaxton, MS to the late Thomas H. Porch and Lois McCharen Porch. She…