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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
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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…
New Albany police seeking one man in double stabbing
General NewsThe New Albany Police Department is seeking Brandon Crain in a stabbing incident, and asks public to notify 911 if he is seen.
Two jailed in Union County for Thursday night shooting in Myrtle
Featured News, General NewsTwo male teenagers arrested and charged in May 19th shooting incident in Myrtle, MS.
Shooting incident in Myrtle before 10 p.m. Few details, developing story
General NewsThe Union County Sheriff's Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred before 10PM this evening, May 19, in Myrtle MS.
Fugitive from domestic violence incident turns himself in to NAPD
Featured News, General NewsTyrone Bell surrendered to authorities on Tuesday, May 17th, after being sought since Friday, May 13th, in connection with a domestic dispute.
New Albany police searching for man after domestic disturbance
General NewsNAPD seeking Tyrone Preston Bell after domestic dispute. Possibly armed and dangerous.
Man stabs victim in face, charged with attempted murder; attacker free on bond for another knife attack 20 months ago
Featured News, General NewsA New Albany man, still free on bond after attacking a woman in 2020, has been arrested for attempted murder of another person. Donyelle Riddle is now being held in Union County jail with no bond on either charge.
‘This is Frank. You guys are looking for me’: Brooklyn subway shooting suspect tipped police to his location – National & International News – THU 14Apr2022
National & International NewsBrooklyn subway shooting suspect tipped police to his location. Feds warn of cyber attacks against energy firms. Israel: More deaths as tensions escalate ahead of Passover.
New York: Multiple shooting, devices found in subway station – National & International News – TUE 12Apr2022
National & International NewsNew York: Multiple shooting, devices found in subway station. Mexico sues US gunmakers for $10 billion over violence. More ethnic violence in Israel.
Men indicted and arrested in connection with ferocious fire in Union County in 2019
Featured News, General NewsTwo men have been indicted for arson and arrested for the early morning fire on June 26, 2019, that destroyed Thomas Wholesale Furniture and a Masterbilt storage facility in Union County, MS.
Brett Favre’s role in DHS embezzlement scandal
Featured News, Government & PoliticsIn the April 7 installment of its series on the embezzlement of millions of dollars in federal TANF funds, Mississippi Today highlights Brett Favre's role in diverting millions from MSDH clients. The federal funds were supposed to provide Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).
Mississippi Today publishes detailed information on Phil Bryant’s role in welfare embezzlement scandal
Featured News, Government & PoliticsMississippi Today released the first results of their investigation into Phil Bryant's connection to welfare embezzlement scandal. Over $70 million was misspent by a the Department of Mental Health, which he directly supervised.
Closing in on former Governor Phil Bryant in the DHS embezzlement scandal
Featured News, Government & PoliticsMississippi Today takes aim at Phil Bryant for his participation in a scheme to funnel millions of federal TANF funds away from needy Mississippians. We say "about time Bryan is called to account!"