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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…
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…
Man believed to have fled scene of murder last month in Union County was himself murdered at his home Sunday afternoon, April 3
Featured News, General NewsVictim of shooting death in Jericho community today was at the scene of an Alpine murder in March.
Mystery endures in case of OK mother ‘Cookie’ Parton, 80, and son, 59, missing since October – FRI 18Mar2022
National & International NewsSearch continues for OK mother 'Cookie' Parton, 80, and son, 59, missing since October. NASA unveils next generation moon rocket. Schwarzenegger anti-war video making rounds in Russia.
Man arrested for stalking, shooting homeless men in NYC and DC – National & International News – TUE 16Mar2022
National & International NewsMan arrested for stalking, shooting homeless men in NYC and DC. Assange loses latest appeal against US extradition. 100,000 Brits offer to take in Ukrainian refugees.
Judge sets bail totaling $1,055,000 in Alpine murder case
Featured News, General NewsJustice Court Judge sets a bail of over one million dollars on April Rodgers, accused of killing Nathan Knight on Monday. Rodgers is currently in the Union County Jail.
A woman in the Alpine community of northeast Union County to be charged in Monday shooting death
Featured News, General NewsUnion County Sheriff identifies those arrested in shooting death of Nathan Knight on March 7 in the Alpine community.
Nathan Knight dead, three in custody in Alpine shooting
Breaking News, Featured News, General NewsA morning shooting in the Alpine community left Nathan Knight dead, march 7, 2022. Three persons are in custody at the Union County Jail.
Western leaders scramble to respond as Russia invades Ukraine – National & International News – TUE 22FEB2022
National & International NewsAhmaud Arbery's killers found guilty of hate crimes. Poll of teachers says more than half are planning to quit. Western leaders scramble to respond as Russia invades Ukraine.
Russian invasion of Ukraine could drive up U.S. gas prices – National & International News – FRI 18Feb2022
National & International NewsRussian invasion of Ukraine could drive up U.S. gas prices. Ex-cop who killed black driver gets 24-month sentence. Shelling in eastern Ukraine ramps fears of invasion.
Brookhaven, MS: Two white men charged with shooting at black FedEx driver – National & International News – MON 14Feb2022
National & International NewsBrookhaven, MS: Two white men charged with shooting at black FedEx driver. Various groups try to organize U.S. "Freedom Convoy". U.S. stokes fears Russia could invade Ukraine this week.
Jimmy Dean Whitten honored for valor
Featured News, Government & PoliticsCity of New Albany honors NAPD Officer Jimmy Dean Whitten with Medal of Valor at February 1, 2022 board meeting.
GA sheriff offers $500,000 of his own money in case of teen found dead in gym mat – National & International News – WED 2Feb2022
National & International NewsGA sheriff offers $500K reward in case of teen found dead in gym mat. Texans fear repeat of 2021 blackouts. Putin says US stoking Ukraine tensions.
Victim in Myrtle shooting dies, case becomes a murder investigation
General NewsA shooting earlier today in Myrtle, MS has resulted in murder charges being placed against the shooter.