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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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

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.…
opinion

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…
opinion

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…
opinion

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 looking at $7.3 million no-frills budget for 20-21

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New Albany officials are finishing up work on what looks like a $7.3 million budget for next year, based on revenue. There are almost no changes from last year. The budget was to be presented at a public hearing during the September meeting…
NEMiss.news New Albany Aldermen meeting August 4 2020

New Albany aldermen pass food truck ordinance, consider Ford School renovation, street repairs, more

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Projects discussed at the monthly New Albany Board of Aldermen meeting include a comprehensive plan, school preservation, street improvements and food truck regulations.

New Albany planning to regulate food trucks

New Albany aldermen are scheduled to vote next month on an ordinance regulating food trucks and other types of mobile food vendors. The city has seen an increase in this type of business and there is concern about vendors operating in inappropriate…

City acts on street repair, resuming youth sports and regulating public gatherings

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The City of New Albany has begun street repairs and officials are allowing ball games to resume at BNA Bank Park. Aldermen have also passed an ordinance governing parades, public assemblies and special events on an emergency basis. Mayor…

Frustrated aldermen try to decide on summer sports in face of pandemic uncertainty

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New Albany aldermen voted to cancel some, but not all, sportsplex activities for the summer Tuesday after close to an hour’s discussion marked by frustration and diverse opinions. Ultimately, Little League, the spray park and a car show…

New Albany board extends emergency orders for 30 days, emphasizes need for distancing

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New Albany aldermen ratified Mayor Tim Kent’s emergency orders concerning the coronavirus pandemic and extended them for 30 more days at their April meeting. The orders were set to expire April 7. While the mayor has authority to issue…

City must decide what to do with spray park, old school

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Problems with the spray park, what to do about B. F. Ford School, and a proposed $13.5-million bond issue for utility department improvements were among items New Albany aldermen discussed at their March meeting. The spray park, more than…

NA aldermen talk street repair, utility improvements, new housing

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New Albany aldermen had a longer meeting than usual Tuesday, dealing with topics as diverse as street paving, the spray park, a new subdivision, utility improvements and B. F. Ford School. Most of these will be covered in separate stories…

Fire chief announces retirement plans to aldermen

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Fire Chief Steve Coker announced at the New Albany Board of Aldermen’s meeting Tuesday that he plans to retire effective Feb. 28 due to health reasons. Coker has a long firefighting history, having served as volunteer before becoming chief…
community house plan

Aldermen approve several beautification projects

New Albany aldermen approved several more projects Tuesday designed to help beautify the city in four different areas. First was the small triangle at the intersection of Highland and Faulkner Way, just north of the Burlington-Northern Railroad.…
Mayor presents plaque

City continues with service, beautification projects

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City officials’ move to more stringent rules concerning public comments at board meetings appears to be paying off. The January meeting went smoothly and business was handled in well under an hour even updates were given on several improvement…
opinion

Some changes may need to be made to alderman system

There have been increasing comments made to us this year about the absence of elected officials at some civic and other public events. The comments we have heard have been focused more on city than county officials. Of course, all elected…