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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 Santa and Mrs Claus at museum 2024

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 Santa and Mrs Claus at museum 2024

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 Santa and Mrs Claus at museum 2024

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…
NEMiss.News Rev. Tom Sumrall retires from Board.

Tom Sumrall retires from Baptist Union County board of directors

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Rev. Tom Sumrall recently retired from the Baptist Union County Board of Directors after an 18 year tenure.
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Baptist Hospital Union County premiers new robotic-assisted surgical system

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Baptist Union County premiered its new robotic-assisted surgical system, designed to provide better outcomes for patients in our community and the surrounding area.

Unveiling of the Red Hill Rosenwald School Marker is set

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A historic marker will be unveiled Tuesday February 18 at the site of the Rosenwald School in the Red Hill Community. The public is invited to attend.
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New Albany’s Nita Hardin wins Poetry Out Loud Regionals

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Congratulations to Nita Hardin, who recently represented UCHM and won first place in the Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition.
NEMiss.News Pontotoc City Hall

Pontotoc Gas dealing with broken gas lines on South Central Ave.

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A vehicle cause damage to Pontotoc gas lines on South Central Avenue, then left the scene.
NEMiss.News HeartScore screening is available at Baptist Union County

Baptist Union County to offer heart scans for American Heart Month

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Baptist Hospital Union County is offering reduced prices on calcium heart scans during February. Know your heart score!
NEMiss.News Service First Champion Kwadis Beard with Baptist CEO Ann Bishop

Baptist Union County names Service First Champion

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Congratulations to Kwadis Beard, recently named the quarterly Service First Champion at Baptist Union County Hospital.
NEMIss.News AMG reverses announced weather team firings

Community action results in reversing planned elimination of local WTVA weather team

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Local protests of the planned firing of the WTVA weather team results in Allen Media Group's reversal of the decision.
NEMiss.News Reflections & Inspirations exhibit at museum

Reflections & Inspirations exhibit features two photographers with local connections

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An exhibit and sale of photographs by two photographers, Reflections and Inspirations, opens January 23, 2025 at the museum.

Archaeological researcher, author will speak at Museum on Jan. 16

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Author and researcher James Starnes will discuss Mississippi Prehistoric Indians and Artifacts at January's Museum Moments. The event is free to the public and includes a light lunch.

Funding for direct assistance for rural farmers signed into law

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Congressman Trent Kelly announces direct assistance for farmers has now been signed into law.
NEMiss.News Santa and Mrs Claus at museum 2024

Union County Heritage Museum Celebrates the Season with Santa and rooms full of fun

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The Union County Heritage Museum was a building full of Christmas excitement as Santa and Mrs. Claus helped Celebrate the Season.