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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.…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

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…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

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…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Calls to Union County E-911 for Feb. 22-28

Disturbances and assaults still rate high in type of calls made to 911 this past week,
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Calls to Union County E-911 from Feb. 15-21

The treacherous weather and road conditions apparently did not keep enough people home, according to the number of accident reports.
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Several meandering horse calls throughout county made to 911

There were some typical dispute and theft reports but several different horses presented safety hazards around the county.

Fire department continues responding to weather calls, few life-threatening

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While the department had many calls throughout the week, most were for stranded motorists or to help homebound patients with medical needs.

New Albany offices to remain closed Wednesday with no garbage pickup

New Albany Mayor Tim Kent confirmed that city offices will remain closed Wednesday due to icy conditions and in anticipation of more bad weather. As with Union County, the city will not collect garbage Wednesday, either, because the Three…

Union supervisors doubtful about garbage pickup, office opening Wednesday

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It was too early Tuesday morning for Union County Supervisors to determine whether county offices would be open Wednesday, or whether garbage would be picked up in the county, but both appeared unlikely. District 2 Supervisor Chad Coffey…
NorthMS news First MS positive coronavirus patientus

City and county officials cancelling operations indefinitely due to weather

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See how the icing and cold have affected city and county services and how long interruptions may last.
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Union County E-911 emergency call log for Feb. 1-7

(Does not include 22 traffic stops or any medical or coroner calls) Monday, Feb. 1: 12:07 a.m. – Caller on CR 88 advised her boyfriend and her friend got into it and want to speak to an officer. 9:15 a.m. – General complaint. Female…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Union County E-911 calls from Jan. 25-31

(Does not include 25 traffic stops or medical and coroner calls)   Monday, Jan. 25: 12:13 a.m. – Caller at Waffle House advised a white male in a blue hoodie and blue pants walked out without paying. 12:20 a.m. – Burglar…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Union County E-911 calls from Jan. 18-24

  (Does not include 35 traffic stops or any medical or coroner calls)   Monday, Jan. 18: 9:16 a.m. – Caller works at Huddle House and she and another worker were talking about missing woman case. A woman came in Huddle…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

E-911 calls to Union County Jan. 11-17 involve bald eagle

  (Does not include 23 traffic stops or fire, medical or coroner calls) Monday, Jan. 11: 3:24 a.m. – Stock room burglar alarm on Virginia Way. 5:57 a.m. – Car in ditch on CR 47. 6:55 a.m. – Disturbance on CR 47. 9:55…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Calls to Union County E-911 from Jan. 4 to 10 include abandoned pythons

  (Does not include 22 traffic stops or medical and coroner calls) Monday, Jan. 4: 9:18 a.m. – Caller on CR 54 advised of three ball pythons found at her residence and two others on CR 51 and another on CR51. Advised one three-foot…