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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.…

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…

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…

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…

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 Fire Department reacts to unusual number, variety of calls over Thanksgiving

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A lot of folks are getting a four-day weekend because of the Thanksgiving holiday but that hasn’t been the case for the New Albany Fire Department. Chief Mark Whiteside said they responded to 14 calls from Wednesday evening through Saturday…

Fire department responds to smoke scare at jail

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The New Albany Fire Department responded to the Union County Jail about 2 p.m. Saturday amid reports of smoke in one of the pods. Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said that one of the prisoners possibly stuck something in an electrical outlet causing…

Church kids get to visit with Sparky, other firefighters

The New Albany Fire Department visited New Birth Community Church’s trunk or treat this past Saturday and children got to meet Sparky the fire dog and get an up-close look at firefighting equipment. “I think the expression on this child’s…

New Albany names Whiteside fire chief

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Acting Chief Whiteside was selected as chief with Mark Sides as deputy chief.

Three graduate from fire academy

Three New Albany firefighters recently graduated from the Mississippi Fire Academy. They are Chandler Bryant, Taylor Lyons and Hunter Wigington. The course usually lasts seven weeks, but due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, it was delayed and…

Fire Department corners elusive lizard

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It's not unusual for the fire department to be called in to effect rescues, but a call Saturday may be a first. Acting Chief Mark Whiteside said they received a call from the Hampton Inn that a pet iguana had escaped and was on the side of…

Fire department adjusting to existing with pandemic

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Many businesses are cutting back or closing entirely during the coronavirus pandemic but one entity that cannot do that is the New Albany Fire Department. Even reducing the number of firefighters could imperil the preservation of life or protection…