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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 NALGW working to restore power

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 NALGW working to restore power

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 NALGW working to restore power

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…

House overwhelmingly passes record $858 billion defense budget – National & International News – FRI 9Dec2022

Defense contractors are the biggest winners of new Pentagon budget. Putin suggests possibility of settlement to end war in Ukraine.

Brittney Griner freed: US swaps WNBA star for “Merchant of Death” – National & International News – THU 8Dec2022

Brittney Griner freed: US swaps WNBA star for "Merchant of Death". "Tripledemic" of flu, RSV, COVID strains hospitals. Iran carries out first execution connected with headscarf protests.

Supreme Court hears case that could upend how states run elections – National & International News – WED 7Dec2022

Supreme Court hears case that could upend how states run elections. Trump attorneys find more classified documents in a Florida storage unit. Germany: Massive operation nets 25 far-right coup plotters.
NEMiss.News County Clerk Phyllis Stanford and DS200 voting machine.

Union County supervisors purchase voting system that uses paper ballots

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Union County Supervisors unanimously agreed to purchase a voting system with paper ballots and with no ability to transmit data wirelessly. The system will be in effect for next year's state-wide elections.

Thousands of North Carolinians freezing after gunfire attacks on power substations – National & International News – TUE 6Dec2022

**BREAKING** Jury finds Trump Organization guilty on all tax fraud counts. Thousands of North Carolinians freezing after gunfire attacks on power substations. Jan. 6 Cmte. chair Bennie Thompson says criminal referrals on the way. Is Ukraine carrying out drone attacks in Russia?
NEMiss.News Bill Steber returns to museum

Live blues at museum December 15; closing reception for Bill Steber’s ‘Spirit in the Soil’ exhibit

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Musician, photographer, artist Bill Steber returns to museum for closing reception of his Spirits in the Soil Exhibit, December 15. Steber and Libby Rae Watson will perform live in this free holiday event.
NEMiss.News Santa

Santa at the Museum, December 10

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Santa will be at the Union County Heritage Museum on December 10, along with snacks, Santa science and Christmas crafts. Bring your kids and your camera to this annual family event.

Mississippi man pleads guilty to hate crime for burning cross to frighten his Black neighbors – National & International News – MON 5Dec2022

Mississippi man pleads guilty to hate crime for burning cross to frighten Black neighbors. California Gov. targets Big Oil's price gouging. Iran protests: Confusion after official implies morality police have disbanded.
NEMiss.News Baptist Leap Frog Grade A

Leapfrog Group awards Baptist Union County ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade for Fall of 2022

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Congratulations to Baptist-Union County and its excellent staff, who have again earned an 'A' rating from the LeapFrog Group. The Fall 2022 assessment recognizes the facility for protecting patients from preventable harm and errors.
Survivors and family members of victims of the May school shooting in Uvalde, TX, are suing state and local authorities for $27 billion.

Uvalde shooting survivors, families file $27 billion suit against state, local officials – National & International News – FRI 2Dec2022

Uvalde families sue state, local officials for $27 billion. Major blow to Trump as court dismisses arbiter in Mar-a-Lago docs case. Putin demands West recognize Ukraine annexations before talks.

Judge OKs federal intervention in Jackson water management – National & International News – THU 1Dec2022

Judge OKs federal intervention in Jackson water management. San Francisco board OKs police use of killer robots. Jamaica, Barbados seek slavery reparations from sugar baron British MP.
NEMiss. News NALGW working to restore power

NALGW linemen worked through the night trying to keep the power on

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Power outages from local storm damage and a rare TVA transmission problem created many hours of dangerous work for New Albany Light Gas & Water linemen. At one point 60% of their customers were without power.