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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.…
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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…
New Albany MS Tropical storm Olga track

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…
New Albany MS Tropical storm Olga track

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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Kelly’s Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Act passes House

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass House Resolution 107, The Sergeant First Class Sean Cooley and Specialist Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Act, introduced by U.S. Representative…
New Albany MS Eden Brent concert

Cast of Blues exhibit to close with free Eden Brent concert

Eden Brent concert: Cast of Blues exhibit, celebrating Mississippi music, will soon leave the Union County Heritage Museum with a blast of boogie woogie, jazz and blues music from acclaimed Mississippi Delta pianist Eden “Little Boogaloo”…
New Albany MS 2019 NAHS Parade of Beauties winners

2019 NAHS Parade of Beauties winners

WINNERS: Congratulations to the winners of the Beauty Review held on Saturday, October 26. Beauty Katherine Littlejohn; Beauty Isabella Aldridge; Most Beautiful Lexie Kent; Beauty Cameron Stout; Beauty Leah Robbins!   AWARD WINNERS:…
New Albany MS NAES Citizens of Month

NAES Citizens of the Month, October 2019

Each month, a Citizen of the Month is chosen from each homeroom at New Albany Elementary School. This student is one who exceeds school wide expectations.   October Citizens of the Month for K - 2nd grade are as follows (in no…
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County Board 28OCT2019, politics & routine business

Although both candidates for the state Senate District Three seat were on the agenda, only one of them spoke to the Union County board on October 28. Tim Tucker, the Democratic nominee, told the board he is opposed to abortion and is in favor…
New Albany MS October 2019 ACT 30 Club

New NAHS ACT 30 + Club members October 2019

New Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts to Kaylah Dowell and Reid Peeples on October 29 for their recent success on the ACT. Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are inducted into the club.…
New Albany MS Oct 2019 Employees of Month

NAES Employees of the Month October 2019

New Albany Elementary School October Employees of the Month are as follows (l to r): Christy Littlejohn, 1st grade teacher, Kayla Rakestraw, STEAM instructor, and Melissa Glasson, Behavioral Interventionist. -- Melanie Shannon Coordinator New…
New Albany MS Riverview stage for Levitt concerts

New Albany Main Street wants LEVITT Round Two

[October 2019]— New Albany Main Street is now in the running to bring Levitt round two, a second 10-12 weeks free, live music series to New Albany’s Park Along the River’s Riverview Stage. Sponsored by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt…
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RANT: gubernatorial choice: Hood or Reeves?

The important issues in the Mississippi governor's race are buried under a rubbish heap of simplistic and strident attack ads. Whether via loud television commercials or gaudy junk mail, we are inundated by buzz words and half-truths. We hear…
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MS Health Department reports its first flu case

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting its first laboratory-confirmed case of influenza for the 2019-2020 flu season. The case was reported in a child under 18 years of age. While flu cases have…
New Albany MS History: Emmett Till body site

Steve Patterson: “Lest We Forget”

"and ye shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free“ John 8:32"   Twelve years ago this month I experienced one of the most impactful afternoons of my life. After having spent a week walking in the footsteps of “the…
New Albany MS Tropical storm Olga track

More emergency services reports from Saturday storm   

A wind storm spawned by what the National Weather Service calls "post Tropical Storm Olga" caused extensive damage Saturday in Union County and surrounding counties. New Albany and Union County public safety and power company personnel had…