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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,…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…

December price hikes worst in 40 years – National & International News – WED 12Jan2022

December inflation up 7% from last year, worst in 40 years. Biden promises more tests to keep schools open. Beijing tightens grip on Hong Kong.

CDC confirms deadly bacteria in recalled Walmart home spray – National & International News – FRI 29Oct2021

CDC: deadly bacteria in Wal-Mart home spray. Flight attendant punched by passenger in mask dispute. U.S. calls for Myanmar torture probe. 
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Mississippi now leads U.S. in percent of population to die of COVID

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With 83 Mississippians announced as dead of COVID-19 today alone, our state has laid undisputed claim to having the highest percentage of its citizens dead of COVID-19. A sad day, with little recognition.

New Albany back-to-school plan includes in-person classes, no masks

Some pandemic practices concerning sanitation, spacing and screening will be retained.

Senators say ready to move forward with $1.2T infrastructure bill – National & International News – WED 28Jul2021

Senate may open debate on infrastructure tonight. CDC tells vaccinated to mask-up indoors. Well-diggers find 'world's largest' star sapphire.

Are passengers solely to blame for air-rage? – National & International News – THU 1Jul2021

What's behind the spike in air-rage incidents? Iran wants guarantee US will not pull out of nuke deal again.

City officials grappling with lack of mask use in face of increasing COVID numbers

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The New Albany Board of Aldermen went back to meeting via Zoom rather than in person Tuesday in light of the continuing COVID-19 crisis. “I’m sorry I feel like we’re having to do this through Zoom,” Mayor Tim Kent said. “But those…

New Albany giving away free coronavirus masks

The New Albany Community Development Office is handing out free N95 masks Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They have received 2,400 masks from the Mississippi Emergency Management Authority and are handing them out behind their office, which…

New Albany manufacturers making masks and components to help fight coronavirus

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Cooper Electrical Controls specializes in unique high-technology manufacturing solutions but right now they are making a product about as simple as one can image: nose pieces for medical masks. The project came about almost by accident. Owner…
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Officials now saying what others long knew: We all should be wearing masks.

MSDH News: COVID-19: Masks Now Recommended for Personal, Public Protection Mississippi State Department of Health   JACKSON, Miss. – Given the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, and the increased risk of exposure…