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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…
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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 train struck truck

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 train struck truck

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 train struck truck

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…

Biden to visit Rolling Fork, MS, on Friday, with more storms expected – National & International News – THU 30Mar2023

Biden to visit Rolling Fork, MS, tomorrow, with more storms expected. Another fiery train derailment in Minnesota. Mexico opens homicide investigation after deadly migrant center fire.
NEMiss.News Sherman MS train crash site

New Albany high school student and two family members killed when struck by BNSF train.

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New Albany High School student was one of three persons killed in a minivan hit by a BNSF train on Monday, December 19.

Buffalo supermarket shooter pleads guilty to terrorism, murder charges – National & International News – MON 28Nov2022

Buffalo supermarket shooter pleads guilty to terrorism, murder charges. White House working to avert railroad strike. China: Rare antigovernment protests over lockdown policies.
NEmiss.News Vehicle hit by train while bypassing safety barrier.

Motorist tries to drive around railroad safety gate, struck by BNSF train

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A female driver trying to get around a lowered train barrier was struck and pushed into another vehicle waiting at the crossing. There were injuries to the second driver.
NEMiss.News BNSF tracks under Hwy 15

Possible suicide attempt averted Sunday afternoon by New Albany police officers and Baptist Memorial Hospital ambulance crew

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New Albany Police Department and Baptist Hospital ambulance service responders prevented a possible suicide attempt from Highway 15 bridge.
NEMiss.News BNSF overpass at Snyder St. 4-14-22

Thursday brought noticeable progress in work on BNSF overpass across Snyder Street in New Albany

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Some may think the lead-up to Thursday has been slow-going since BNSF closed the Snyder St. overpass in February. But BNSF work crews made a lot of visible progress on 4-14-22.
NEMiss.News Trail Life Honor Guard at City Board

Trail Life honor guard opens meeting of New Albany Board of Aldermen

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After a New Albany Trail Life honor guard opening, the City Board of Aldermen discussed zoning, construction payments, LG&W matters and more. Still no official information on timing of Snyder St. reopening.
NEMiss.News BNSF working at Snyder St. Underpass

Work continues on the BNSF Snyder Street underpass

BNSF is taking advantage of good weather to continue the Snyder St. Bridge underpass improvements.
NEMiss.News Snyder St. railroad underpass

Construction fire at Snyder St. railroad underpass quickly extinguished

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BNSF workers and New Albany firemen quickly extinguished a fire involving some of the old creosote support beams of the Snyder St. railroad underpass, where a repair project is currently underway.
NEMiss.News BNSF workers at work on Snyder St. bridge

Work finally underway to rebuild the Snyder Street railroad bridge

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BNSF is currently making improvements on the Snyder St. underpass, which is temporarily closed in downtown New Albany, MS. Some are fascinated by the work itself; others grumble that the road under the railroad is closed.
NEMiss.News Heritage Days classroom exhibit

The museum’s popular Heritage Days event will be November 4-6.

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The Union County Heritage Museum will host its annual Heritage Days event November 4, 5 and 6, 2021 in the museum's Pioneer Village. The event is free, but groups should call to be scheduled. See post for details of events.
New Albany MS train struck truck

Train struck trailer truck at Highland St. crossing

A Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) train struck a trailer truck at the Highland St. railroad crossing in New Albany shortly after 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 10th. The engineer of the westbound BNSF train said the truck was stalled -- "stuck…