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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 Kelly photographed with Patriot Party

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 Kelly photographed with Patriot Party

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…
NEMiss.News Kelly photographed with Patriot Party

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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A look at the Republican primary candidates for New Albany Alderman seats

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  All seats on the New Albany city board are contested in next week's primaries All five seats on the New Albany Board of Aldermen are in play in the primary elections to be held next week, April 6th. There are contests in the Republican…
Diane Jones Ward 4 candidate NEMiss.News

Diane Jones seeks Ward 4 Alderman position in Republican Primary

With a long history of family and personal connections to New Albany, Diane Jones seeks to use her managerial experience to address a variety of community-related concerns.
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Steve Patterson: “Boys, we’ve elected an idiot Governor!”

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Guest Author, Steve Patterson: Governor Tate Reeves' actions and inactions have many Mississippians wondering if "we've elected an idiot governor," as Senator Eastland is said to have impulsively declared almost 50 years ago.
MS Rep. Sam Creekmore, IV NEMiss.news

Legislative report as of February 26, 2021

  The House of Representatives in Mississippi has almost finished with House bills for the 2021 Legislative Session.  The bills remaining in the House are mostly Local and Private bills.   The bills that have passed have been sent…
Ashley Industries' Wanek a top Trump donor NEMiss.news

Businessman with northeast Mississippi interests among Trump’s top financial supporters 

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Wealthy Floridian, Ronald Wanek, founder and chairman of Ashley Furniture Industries, is among Donald Trump's top 30 political donors.
Chuck Garrett in mayor's race NEMiss.news

Chuck Garrett qualifies for New Albany Mayor’s race

  By Chuck Garrett My name is Chuck Garrett and I am thankful for the opportunity to pursue the office of Mayor in New Albany. I was born in Booneville, MS. I am the proud father of four children, Robert, Beth, Emma and Holt. I have…
William Waller, Jr on HB1 NEMiss.News

Guest author William Waller, Jr.: a reality check on HB 1 replacing individual income tax

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William Waller, Jr. writes that it is unlikely that HB1 will be able to generate enough revenue to adequately fund Mississippi's infrastructure needs.
NEMiss.News Mississippi approaching number one

Mississippi approaching number one position in one vital area

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  During the week just ended, Mississippi climbed closer to number one in the country in one critical statistic: Mississippians are long accustomed and often put down by being near the bottom of national statistics in many critical…
NEMiss.News Will Tucker Ward 4 Alderman candidate

Will Tucker announces candidacy for Ward 4 Alderman position

  By Will Tucker Will Tucker has announced his candidacy for re-election of Alderman Ward 4- City of New Albany. Will is a lifelong resident of New Albany. He is the son of the late Bill Tucker and Kelly Banks Tucker. Will is married…
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Reeves is lying; Mississippians are dying

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  “When and where can I get vaccinated to protect me from coronavirus?” That is the question millions of Mississippians are asking. The vaccine whiplash Last Tuesday, Jan. 12, Governor Tate Reeves announced that COVID-19 vaccine…
NEMiss.News Keith Conlee

Conlee officially qualifies to seek re-election as Alderman at Large for the City of New Albany

  By Keith Conlee I have appreciated the opportunity and responsibility New Albany citizens gave to me four years ago to serve our great city. My first term has provided the experience to perform the duties required of the office…