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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…
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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.…
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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…
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Mississippi in fifth place nationally in one category; predicted to also be in the top five in another bracket 

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Many Mississippians seem very determined to add to the state's list of number one national rankings for "worst of" categories. What are we smiling about?
NEMiss.News Independent Parks Smith wins Ward 1

New Albany municipal election 2021 results

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With less than 20% of registered voters turning out, incumbents and Republicans fared well in this year's elections, as expected. Independent Parks Smith defeated a Republican opponent for the open Ward 1 Alderman position. David “Drew” Horn, winning Ward 2, will be the second new city alderman.

OPINION: New Albany Alderman-at-Large race

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New Albany has two good men running for Alderman-At-Large today. Don't let the rain keep you from voting for the candidates of your choice in every race.
NEMiss.News The right candidate

A look at New Albany’s First and Second ward alderman races

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Ward 1 and Ward 2 Alderman candidates in the June 8 city election give their thoughts on the race and their reasons for seeking office.
NEMiss.News Douglas Carswell on referendum fiasco

Douglas Carswell: The Legislature, not the Court, is to blame for this fiasco

MS Center for Public Policy CEO Carswell says the Legislature's 20 year failure to "update the rulebook" is the underlying problem leading to the strike-down of the state's initiative and referendum process and to voiding the medical marijuana vote.
NEMiss.News Presley urges special session of legislature

Brandon Presley: “Reeves should immediately call a special session of the Legislature.”

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Guest Author, Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley, urges Reeves to call a special session to repair the initiative & referendum process and restore citizens' ability to bring ballot initiatives.
NEMiss.News Mississippi House of Representatives

House sends Reeves letter requesting assurance that MDES funds only go to legitimate claims

The House of Representatives pointed out that some states are refusing excess unemployment funds and requested the governor to make sure only legitimate claims are paid by MDES.
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Johnny Anderson’s retirement from the City Board to be honored at public reception

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Retiring Ward II Alderman, Johnny Anderson, will be honored at a reception tomorrow at the Magnolia Civic Center. Much has been accomplished during his years of service, and the public is encouraged to attend his retirement reception. See his included list of the many City Board accomplishments of which Anderson is proud to have been part of during his many years of service.
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Parks Smith: Believe in New Albany

Parks Smith, a candidate for the Ward 1 Alderman position, discusses his belief in New Albany and his reasons for seeking the position.
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Steve Patterson: “Listen to Lyndon, Joe!”

Steve Patterson, frequent quest author on NEMiss.News, urges Joe Biden to follow LBJ's example in securing and protecting voting rights.
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Kent wins fifth term as New Albany Mayor

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Tim Kent took the Republican nomination for mayor in todays primary election, and is likely to win his fifth term in the general election.
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Two Republican Primary candidates seek position of New Albany Mayor

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Two Republicans are competing in the April 6th primary elections for the mayoral slot on the general election ballot.