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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…
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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…

City schools bringing back staff to wrap up year, plan for fall

New Albany school officials are bringing staff back to make the transition from one year to the next, along with the challenges the pandemic has brought about. “It’s business as usual as much as business as usual can be right now,” Superintendent…

County tax office still having to deal with some personal contact despite lockdown

March and April have presented the Tax Assessor and Collector’s Office with many challenges. The staff provides a variety of services in a relatively small space and at this time of year usually experience a high volume for vehicle tag…
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Economic impact of coronavirus on New Albany may not be as bad as first feared

The coronavirus is hurting communities economically all across the country but New Albany may be better off than some. It’s still too early to tell how much, but the city will see reduced retail sales tax and tourism tax revenue, however.…

Union County schools to continue distance learning, delay graduation ceremonies

While Gov. Tate Reeves’s decision to keep schools closed for the rest of the school year was met with some regret, it also helps Union County school administrators and teachers move forward. “It did not come as huge shock to everybody…

Fire department adjusting to existing with pandemic

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Many businesses are cutting back or closing entirely during the coronavirus pandemic but one entity that cannot do that is the New Albany Fire Department. Even reducing the number of firefighters could imperil the preservation of life or protection…

New Albany manufacturers making masks and components to help fight coronavirus

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Cooper Electrical Controls specializes in unique high-technology manufacturing solutions but right now they are making a product about as simple as one can image: nose pieces for medical masks. The project came about almost by accident. Owner…

Union fire coordinator and EMA issue information on storm shelter use during possible severe weather Sunday

Because of the likelihood of severe weather this Easter Sunday, Union County Fire Coordinator Butch Cobb and Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton have issued protocols concerning community storm shelter use in light of the CDC guidelines…

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 schools adjusting classes to pandemic needs but hope to return to classes April 20

New Albany city schools are maintaining online classes with good attendance and working to compensate for the disruption the coronavirus pandemic is causing. “Right now we’re still set to come back on the 20th,” Superintendent Dr. Lance…

City of New Albany order concerns church services

New Albany Mayor Tim Kent has issued an order to clarify some issues concerning religious services during the coronavirus pandemic. This is essentially the same order approved by the Union County Board of Supervisors and reminds everyone…

Local cattle producers deal with effect of coronavirus

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People know the coronavirus has impact on grocery stores and other retail businesses. Most, however, rarely think about the impact on farmers who produce what they can buy at the supermarket. Northeast Mississippi farmers are trying to figure…

VIP Cinema Seating closing in New Albany permanently

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New Albany Mayor Tim Kent said Monday that he had learned VIP Cinema Seating was closing permanently. This came when the Wall Street Journal called him requesting a comment about the closing. That publication was reporting the closing later…