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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…
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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…

Firefighters warn unwanted help can be dangerous, costly

Some unwanted “help” at a house fire Tuesday could have resulted in injury and increased property damage. While there is a natural tendency to help on the part of many people, fire officials stress that firefighting should totally be left…

Quick action keeps Cleveland Street fire from getting out of control

Quick work by the New Albany Fire Department kept a small fire from turning into a full-blown blaze about 3:30 Tuesday afternoon. The department responded to heavy smoke in the residence at 602 Cleveland St. after the occupants called about…

Quick-thinking deputy saves victim from burning vehicle

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    Quick action by a Union County deputy saved a victim from a burning vehicle New Albany Fire Chief Mark Whiteside told NAMissNEWS that emergency responders were dispatched Sunday afternoon to a one-vehicle accident near…

Fiery two-truck collision blocks I-22

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A collision involving two 18-wheelers caused a fire and smoke that could be seen from both New Albany and Blue Springs shortly before 4 p.m. The accident occurred just east of the County Road 121 overpass east of New Albany in the westbound…
NEMiss.news Fire destroys home

Early morning fire destroys New Albany home/UPDATED

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UPDATED 12:15pm 9-30: New Albany Fire Chief, Mark Whiteside, told NEMiss.News that, "We are ruling this fire accidental electrical" in origin.   A fire reported at 5 AM Wednesday morning, September 30, destroyed a home on McGraw Street…

Lightning likely caused rare double gas meter fires

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In an occurrence that New Albany Light, Gas and Water Manager Bill Mattox said he has only heard of a few times, lightning apparently caused two natural gas meters to catch on fire early Friday last week. Fire crews were called to an apparent…

Bankhead fire may have been caused by vagrant

A fire at an empty residence on East Bankhead Street early Tuesday may have been caused by a vagrant or other unauthorized person, according to Acting Fire Chief Mark Whitehead. Firefighters were called to 1026 E. Bankhead St. about midnight…

Dryer fire proves opportunity to educate homeowners about danger

On Thursday, just after 2 p.m., fire units responded to a dryer fire on Shady Grove in Colonial Gardens, Acting Chief Mark Whiteside said. Upon arrival, the occupants met crews and reported they were not sure the fire was out. Whiteside…
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Better fire rating should lower insurance costs

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Home and business owners should see some reduction in fire insurance costs in New Albany nearly immediately, thanks to a change in fire rating. Mayor Tim Kent said the state fire rating bureau has notified the city that the rating will improve…
New Albany MS top 2019 news stories Thomas Furniture fire involved accelerant

One year later, no arrest in Thomas Furniture fire

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In two weeks it will a year since an early morning fire June 26 destroyed the former Piper Impact building on Hwy. 15 North that housed Thomas Wholesale Furniture and a warehouse for Master-Bilt Refrigeration Solutions products. Although…

New Albany honors retiring fire chief Steve Coker for outstanding service

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A steady stream of people came to New Albany Fire Station #1 Tuesday afternoon to wish retiring Fire Chief Steve Coker well and show appreciation for his years of outstanding service. “We’re going to miss him a lot, probably more than…

NA department responds to possible lightning-caused electrical fire

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The New Albany Fire Department responded to a call during a thunderstorm early Friday that presented unusual challenges. The call came in as a fire at 1309 South Central at 6:10 a.m. “No other information was given so we responded with…