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.…

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 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…

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

Sylvia Dodie Lynn Hill Green, 69

Sylvia Dodie Lynn Hill Green February 5, 1949 - January 14, 2019   Dodie Green Pontotoc—Sylvia Dodie Lynn Hill Green, 69, died Monday, January 14, 2019, at her residence in Pontotoc. She was born February 5, 1949, in Memphis,…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Jewell Jean Guthrie, 35

Jewell Jean Guthrie May 15, 1983 - January 10, 2019   Jewell Jean Guthrie, 35, died at home in the Lake Arrowhead community on Thursday, January 10, 2019. She was born on May 15, 1983, in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Richard…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Ann Barkley, 88

Ann Barkley April 24, 1930 - January 10, 2019   Ann Barkley New Albany—Ann Elizabeth Ford Barkley, 88, joined Jesus and her loved ones in her Heavenly Home on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Her mind and body have been perfectly restored.…
James Wallace "Mose" Stokes obituary

“Mose” Stokes, 87

James Wallace "Mose" Stokes November 9, 1930 - December 23, 2017 James Wallace ‘Mose’ Stokes, 87, died December 23, 2017, at Magnolia Place in New Albany. He was born November 9, 1930, in Union County to Wallace Murry Stokes and Vera…
Randy Dunnam, New Albany MS

Randy Dunnam, 53

Randy Dunnam Randy Allen Dunnam was called home to be with our heavenly father on Monday January 30, 2017. Born August 21, 1963, to Allen and Lavon Dunnam. Randy married Tameri D. Bryant in 1988 and raised three amazing children, Jordan,…

R.I.P. Nelle Harper Lee (1926 – 2016)

The American South lost an authentic legend when Nelle Harper Lee died Friday morning, February 19th, at the assisted living facility where she lived in Monroeville, AL. She was admired throughout the world for her novel To Kill A Mockingbird,…

Jack Reed, Sr., 1924-2016

Many have observed that the best, most qualified people don't run for top public offices. A look at the field of Democrat and Republican pygmies squabbling and preening in this year's presidential race seems ample proof of that opinion. I…

Christy L. Adair: remarks on Talmadge Littlejohn

In response to requests, we are posting a PDF file containing a copy of the remarks made by Christy Littlejohn Adair at the funeral service for her father, Talmadge Littlejohn on Friday October 30, 2015. To see Christy Adair remarks: TDL…

Talmadge Littlejohn remembered by friends and colleagues

Nearing the end of his third term as a Chancery Court Judge, Talmadge Littlejohn died unexpectedly Monday night in New Albany, after a brief illness. He had celebrated his 80th birthday only a few days earlier, and had presided over a session…

Yogi Berra, baseball’s most quoted wordsmith, takes a fork in the road

Yesterday, in the middle of a busy day, I learned that Yogi Berra had died on September 22nd. It brought my day to a screeching halt as memories of watching Yankee games with my father rolled over me, and tears suddenly filled my eyes. My…

MS Blues legend BB King dies

BB King, who was born in Berclair MS, died peacefully in his sleep on May 14th, 2015. His daughter, Patty King, said Friday that her father had died in Las Vegas, where he announced two weeks ago that he was in home hospice care after suffering…