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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…
missing man mcquary

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…
NEMiss.news 2021 Obituaries

Keegan Zimere Howell, infant

In memory of Keegan Zimere Howell, infant.
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.

Drought-driven water wars brew on West Coast – National & International News – TUES 8Jun2021

Water wars brew in Oregon. Feds recover half of Colonial Pipeline ransom. FBI-run messaging app sting nets more than 800 arrests globally.
NEMiss.News Free COVID-19 vaccines at Community Center

Baptist Union County to Host Free COVID-19Vaccine Event at Community Center

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For anyone age 12 or over, COVID-19 vaccines will be available Wednesday, June 9th, at the New Albany Community Center. Vaccines are free, and no appointments are necessary. Baptist Hospital Union County is hosting this event.

FDA approves controversial Alzheimer’s drug – National & International News – MON 7

FDA approves controversial Alzheimer's drug. Manchin backs watered-down voting rights protections. N Korea declares war on foreign slang, fashion.
NEMiss.News City Insurance selected

Lower costs , better health care benefits for city workers

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A unanimous vote of the New Albany Board of Aldermen awarded insurance contracts, effective June 1, 2021, for city workers to Affordable Employee Benefits. The new contract provides increased benefits at lower costs to the city and its workers.

Pentagon unsure whether UFOs are alien technology – National & International News – FRI 4Jun2021

Pentagon can neither confirm nor deny alien origin for UFOs. Federal court backs CDC eviction ban. Denmark to expel refugees to third country. What the global corporate tax rate means for infrastructure.

Arizona to use Nazi gas to execute prisoners – National & International News – THU 3Jun2021

Arizona to use Nazi gas to execute prisoners. Israel: opposition parties say they have a coalition; what it means for relations with US, Iran.
NEMiss.News Yao Lin charged in elderly scam

Tupelo PD, DA and PSC: Virginia man charged in Elderly Scam

Investigative work involving the Tupelo Police Department, the MS Public Service Commission and the District Attorney's office have resulted in fraud charges against a Virginia man accused of scamming the elderly.

Cyber attack hits 2nd-largest meat producer – National & International News – WED 2Jun2021

Cyber attack hits US' 2nd-largest meat producer. White House: now or never for bipartisan infrastructure deal. Israel: Netanyahu's rivals have until midnight to unseat him.
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.

Supreme Court to rule on Obamacare, voting rights this month – National & International News – TUE 1Jun2021

SCOTUS to rule on Obamacare, voting rights. CA wants to turn disused malls into homes. Canada: 215 Native children found buried at former school.