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…
New Albany MS Edna Loyce Gullett Ellis obituary

Edna Ellis, 97

Edna Ellis February 7, 1922 - June 19, 2019   Blue Springs--Edna Loyce Gullett Ellis, 97, died Wednesday, June 18, 2019, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was born February 7, 1922, in Tippah County to Booker Gullett and…
New Albany MS Randy Charles Tanner obituary

Randy Charles Tanner, 56

Randy Charles Tanner December 1, 1962 - June 17, 2019 It is with heavy hearts we announce that Randy Tanner lost his battle against cancer the morning of June 17, 2019 at the North MIssissippi Medical Center in Tupelo at the age of 56. A…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

James C. Bennett

James C. Bennett June 13, 2019   No obituary found.   Visitation: JUN 17. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM United Funeral Service, Inc. 700 Highway 15 South New Albany, MS, 38652 Service JUN 17. 1:00 PM United Funeral…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Prebble Ruth Johnson, 77

Prebble Ruth Johnson April 14, 1942 - June 14, 2019     Prebble Ruth Johnson, 77, died Friday, June 14, 2019, at her residence in Memphis. She was born in Mississippi on April 14, 1942, the daughter of John and Ada Louise…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Virgil Herring, 91

Virgil Herring June 30, 1927 - June 14, 2019   Virgil Herring Blue Springs-Virgil Victor Herring, 91, died Friday, June 14, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County. He was born June 30, 1927, in Union County to Troy and…
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…