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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.…
Northeast MS news Tupelo orders social distancing

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…
Northeast MS news Tupelo orders social distancing

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…
Northeast MS news Tupelo orders social distancing

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…

Gaza activists say aid ship struck by drones off Malta – National & International News – FRI 2May2025

Gaza activists say aid ship struck by drones off Malta. Trump budget slashes spending for housing, health, education, NASA.

Trump, Biden spar on Social Security, Medicare – National & International News – MON 11Mar2023

Trump, Biden spar on Social Security, Medicare. DOJ opens criminal probe of Boeing door-plug blowout. Haiti: US airlifts diplomats as situation spirals.

Congress passes $886 billion for Pentagon, increases military aid to Israel – National & International News – THU 14Dec2023

2024 defense spending bill massively increases military and diplomatic aid to Israel, despite the growing threats to US security and economic interests abroad.

Jimmy Edwards wants your vote in the run-off election-here’s why

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Jimmy Edwards lists reasons to vote for him for Union County Sheriff in upcoming runoff election.
NEMiss.News MS PSC candidate Tanner Newman

PSC candidate Tanner Newman addresses County Supervisors June 19

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County Supervisors hear PSC candidate Tanner Newman at June 19 meeting.

Mexico: Fire in migrant detention center kills 40 – National & International News – TUE 28Mar2023

Afghan allies living in US fear being sent back after bill stalls. McCarthy demands debt talks with Biden without having released a budget. Mexico: Fire in migrant detention center kills 40.
NEMiss.News Union County Courthouse at sunset

County will sell for one-million dollars property it had been leasing for just $1,875 per year for over 60 years

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The Union County Supervisors announced a balanced budget and a land sale that will benefit the College tuition program for county students. Master-Bilt/RSG will buy land that is the current site of a key part of their manufacturing program.
NEMiss.News Ray Farris at City Board meeting

New Albany Board rejects bid for work on tennis courts

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The New Albany Board of Aldermen's September meeting included approving next year's budget, delaying a property condemnation, rejecting a bid, and other business. NEMiss.News will have further details on the budget in coming days.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Supervisors 2-22-22

Union County Supervisors handle several items in brief February 22 meeting

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Union County Supervisors transacted several significant pieces of business in a short 2-22-22 meeting.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Supervisors 2-22-22

Union County Supervisors handle several items in brief February 22 meeting

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Union County Supervisors transacted several significant pieces of business in a short 2-22-22 meeting.
NEMiss.News Speaker Philip Gunn

Mississippi House votes to raise teacher pay, make major changes in state tax structure.

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Mississippi House passes teacher pay raise bill and tax bill aimed at eventual elimination of the state's personal income tax. Supporters of the teacher pay bill call it "transformational."
Northeast MS news Tupelo orders social distancing

Tupelo City Council holds first meeting of 2022

The Tupelo City Council has held its first meeting of New Year 2022. Tourism is up.