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Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
Schools
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…
Majority Black Jackson may soon have courts, police run by majority white state government – National & International News – MON 27Feb2023
National & International NewsMajority Black Jackson may soon have courts, police run by majority white state government. State also moves to seize control of the city's water system- and hundreds of millions in federal funds.
Alert citizen leads to burglary arrest
General NewsAn alert citizen provided information to New Albany police that led to an arrest in the burglary of a local business.
NAPD makes arrests in counterfeiting operation; alert retail clerk tips police
Featured News, General NewsTwo persons were arrested at Union Grocery on suspicion of counterfeiting and forgery; NAPD says they may have struck other local businesses before their arrest.
Three Oklahomans arrested on drug and firearms-related charges; possible sex-trafficking charges, after local traffic stop
Featured News, General NewsTwo females and one male from Oklahoma were arrested on charges related to drugs and firearms; possible sex trafficking charges. Two underage females were rescued and will be in protectve services.
Two released from Union County jail, arrested for robbery later the same day
Featured News, General NewsTwo men released from the Union County jail Wednesday morning, were returned to jail about midnight after a convenience store robbery.
New Albany police investigate “card skimmer” on local gasoline pump
Featured News, General NewsLocal police are investigating possible card skimmers at local gasoline stations, warn public to take care. See post for advice on detecting card skimmers.
Remains found in landfill search for missing Savannah toddler Quinton Simon; mom arrested – National & International News – TUE 22Nov2022
National & International NewsRemains found in landfill search for Savannah toddler Quinton Simon; mom arrested. Over half of Mississippi's rural hospitals may soon close. Many dead in Indonesia quake, including schoolchildren.
Omarian Green charged with felony for Friday evening gunfire
Featured News, General NewsOmarian Green is charged with felony in Friday Nov. 4 shooting incident at the Hallmarc Inn in New Albany MS. Green initially claimed to be only 17 years old, but was discovered to be 18 and was charged as an adult.
White House announces $13.5 billion to help with winter heating costs – National & International News – WED 2Nov2022
National & International NewsWhite House announces $13.5 billion to help with winter heating costs. Pelosi attack: Capitol Police weren't monitoring cameras that caught break-in. Brazil election: Bolsonaro supporters call for military coup.
In plain sight: Police arrest suspect in 2017 murders of two Indiana girls – National & International News – MON 31Oct2022
National & International NewsIndiana police arrest suspect in 2017 murders of two girls. Supreme Court may strike down race-based university admissions. Brazil votes for leftist Lula as President, ousting Bolsonaro.
One year later, search continues for missing OK mom and son – National & International News – WED 26Oct2022
National & International NewsOne year later, search continues for missing Oklahoma mom and son. Former Trump Chief-of-Staff ordered to testify in Georgia election interference probe. US sanctions Iran over hijab protest crackdowns.
Quinton Simon update: Police believe Savannah toddler is deceased; mom prime suspect – National & International News – THU 13Oct2022
National & International NewsQuinton Simon update: Police believe toddler deceased; mom prime suspect. Lawyers: Bankruptcy won't shield Alex Jones from $1 billion Sandy Hook judgment. Parkland school shooter gets life sentence. US to help Haiti quell violence.