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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Local law officers thwart McDonald’s armed robbery attempt

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Five employees of a New Albany McDonald's were terrorized Thursday night by a 5 ft.-5 in. female brandishing a loaded 9 mm semi-automatic pistol. At 11:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Union County 911 received a report of an armed robbery in progress…
NEMiss.news Dontravi Adams arrested in gun store burglary

Gun store burglary suspect arrested, arraigned on burglary charges

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  New Albany, MS - One suspect in the June 5th burglary of a downtown New Albany firearms store has been arrested in Memphis and returned to New Albany for prosecution. Dontravius Adams, age 27, was arrested in Memphis and brought…
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Suspects sought in New Albany gun store burglary/ UPdated

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Update: Friday June 5, 2020 8:15 PM:  As of the time of this update, according to New Albany Police Chief, Chris Robertson, the three suspects in this mornings robberies in New Albany are still at large.  He told NEMiss.news:  "We're working…
New Albany MS MDHS embezellment scandal

NEMiss.News MDHS embezzlement series to continue

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Last Friday NEMISS.NEWS published the first of three articles in a series about the massive embezzlement of money from the Mississippi Department of Human Services. It was something over 94 million dollars, according to a comprehensive audit. The…
NEMiss.news MDHS embezzlement Nancy New, John Davis, Phil Bryant, Cindy Hyde-Smith

MDHS Embezzlement Part 1: Charges and evidence

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Editor's Note: This is Part 1 of a three part series NEMISS.NEWS will publish regarding the matter the state auditor has called the biggest embezzlement of public funds in Mississippi history. Several people were arrested and charged on Feb.…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Off the Record: Union County Call Log

The Union County Sheriff’s office has released the call log for April 13 through April 20. April 13 1:02 PM: Caller advised that someone is staying in a house close to her that is not supposed to be. CR 32.1:46 PM: Family dispute with…

Believed robbery attempt turns out to be misunderstanding

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A man pulled a handgun on another individual in New Albany Saturday morning. The man who pulled the gun told New Albany police he was startled when an individual approached him. The man who pulled the gun said he was surprised and afraid…

Lee County deputies arrest teen in school threat

Tupelo MS-Wednesday morning a post was made via social media concerning a threat to area schools. The threat did not specify any individual or school, as was believed to be an isolated instance. The suspect, a 14 year old male was arrested…
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Union deputies arrest three for drugs, domestic violence

By Hank Wiesner NEW ALBANY, MS -- The Union County Sheriff’s Department arrested three people on drug and domestic violence charges in two unrelated cases over the weekend, authorities said this week. Capsule summaries of each case: --Christopher…

Authorities: New Albany man beat victim with baseball bat

By: Hank Wiesner   NEW ALBANY MS -- A New Albany man is charged with aggravated assault and domestic violence/simple assault after a man was beaten with a baseball bat at a Campbell Community residence on Miss. Hwy. 30 early Wednesday…
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Official information released in December chase and shooting death

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Press Release Third Circuit District Attorney Office   RE: Officer involved shooting, December 31, 2019, Tippah County   Around 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 31, 2019, Benton County Deputies were involved in pursuit of a suspect…
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Mobile Patrol originally designed for crime victims

It’s been said that people like to read about good things their family did and bad things that everybody else did. With the widespread availability of the smartphone, some of the bad part is now available at one’s fingertips, as well…