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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…
concrete pad

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.…

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 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…

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…

Baptist Union County Back to School Health Fair July 19

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Baptist Union County will host his annual back to school health fair for children 12 or younger. The July 19 event is free and open to the public.

Warnings are issued for long periods of extreme heat: Are we ready?

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With widespread predictions of coming extreme heat conditions, it is important to make sure we understand the dangers and have plans to deal with the issue.
NEMiss.News Congressional Art Competition winner Halle Riddle

First Congressional District Art Competition names local winners

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Congratulations to Halle Riddle of Booneville, First Place Winner, and to other area winning students named winners in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition.

Community baby shower for dads supports and celebrates fatherhood

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Attention Dads and expectant Dads in  Clay, Chickasaw, Lowndes, Lee, Monroe, and Prentiss counties. A free Baby Shower for Dads is set to help support and celebrate fathers, expectant fathers and families.

Goodness Snakes Alive! The Fossil Roadshow arrives at the Museum June 14

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The 17th annual Fossil Road Show will have speakers on Mississippi snakes and on recent fossil finds, as well as educational family fun. Experts will be on hand to identify finds brought in by the public and the Memphis Gem and mineral society will have displays and sales.
NEmiss.News The Big woods- the Bear

Literary Landscape Exhibit opening June 5 at UCHM

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An exhibit and sale of Mississippi Painters Society artists' interpretations of scenes from works by William Faulkner and several other writers will open June 5, 2025 at the Museum. The public is invited.
NEMiss.News Park Along the River Project underway

Reimagining Park Along the River to be discussed at Museum May 15

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Information on the reimagining of the Park Along the River and the Little Tallahatchie Riverway Conservancy will be presented at Museum Moments on May 15 at UCHM.

Baptist Union County names Service First Quarterly Champion

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Congratulations to Paula Browning, RN, recently named a Service First Champion at Baptist Union County Hospital.

Public invited to UCHM meeting on progress & plans for improving grave search, documentation at City Cemetery

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Progress and further plans for improving results of researching graves and for headstone preservation will be discussed at UCHM meeting Thursday April 24, 2025. The public is invited to attend.
NEMiss.News Brush fire

Union County MS Volunteer Fireman dies of injuries received fighting grassfire

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The first know death of an on-the-job Union County Volunteer Firefighter was announced today. Terry Dykes, of the Pinedale Volunteer Fire Department died as a result of on the job injuries.

Baptist Union County Recognizes Nurse for Outstanding Care

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Congratulations to Briana Quinn, RN, recently recognized as a Daisy Award winner at Baptist hospital Union County.

Measles is rebounding in the US: What you need to know

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A child in Texas has died from measles, the first US death from the disease since 2015. Public health officials have provided information on the disease and guidance about how to protect yourself and your family.