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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.…

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 Gunshot flare

UPDATED 9-14-22: Child suffers gunshot wound in incident early Tuesday evening near Union/Pontotoc County line

A child, reported to be about two years old, was wounded by gunfire near Union/Pontotoc county line.

DOJ subpoenas 30 Trump associates in Jan. 6 probe – National & International News – TUE 13Sep2022

DOJ subpoenas 30 Trump associates in Jan. 6 probe. Minnesota nurses strike for better pay, staffing. Ukraine's eastern offensive caught Russia off guard.
NEMiss.News Union County group climbed 110 floors

Stair Climb event honors firemen, police officers and EMTs who died September 11, 2001

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Twenty two people from Union County climbed 110 floors at a Stair Climb event. The climb honored 343 fire fighters, 72 police officers and 8 EMTs who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Congratulations to all who participated. Never forget.

Jackson residents now have running water, but it’s still not safe to drink – National & International News – MON 12Sept2022

Jackson residents now have running water, but it's still not safe to drink. DOJ subpoenas several Trump aides in Jan. 6 probe. China: Xinjiang COVID lockdowns lead to food, medicine shortages.
NEMiss.News Steber playing saw

Opening of Bill Steber exhibit another ‘first’ for Union County Heritage Museum

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The premier showing of 'Spirit in the Soil: Objects and Evocations of the Mississippi Blues', by renowned artist Bill Steber, drew an appreciative audience from near and far. It will hang in the museum through November. Don't miss it!
NEMiss.News Chris Copeland arrested in holdup shooting death

Tupelo store clerk murdered during holdup attempt Sunday morning

Tupelo police officers arrested Chris Copeland in a shooting death that took place during a holdup at Chevron Convenience store on Cliff Gookin.

Michigan’s Supreme Court puts abortion on the ballot – National & International News – FRI 9Sept2022

Michigan's Supreme Court puts abortion on the ballot. Mar-a-Lago papers: DOJ appeals "special master" ruling. Australia: Queen's death immediately reignites calls for republic.

Queen Elizabeth II has died, palace announces – National & International News – THU 8Sept2022

Queen Elizabeth II has died, aged 96. Memphis police arrest man after hours-long shooting spree; 4 dead. TX judge strikes down Obamacare mandated HIV-drug coverage on religious grounds.
NEMiss.News Union County Courthouse at sunset

County will sell for one-million dollars property it had been leasing for just $1,875 per year for over 60 years

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The Union County Supervisors announced a balanced budget and a land sale that will benefit the College tuition program for county students. Master-Bilt/RSG will buy land that is the current site of a key part of their manufacturing program.

Suspect to be arraigned in abduction, murder of Memphis heiress – National & International News – WED 7Sept2022

Suspect to be arraigned in abduction, murder of Memphis heiress. Report: seized Mar-a-Lago papers contained foreign nation's nuclear secrets. Thousands still stranded in Pakistan floods.
NEMiss.News Ray Farris at City Board meeting

New Albany Board rejects bid for work on tennis courts

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The New Albany Board of Aldermen's September meeting included approving next year's budget, delaying a property condemnation, rejecting a bid, and other business. NEMiss.News will have further details on the budget in coming days.

Did Trump’s document theft endanger CIA agents and informants? – National & International News – TUE 6Sep2022

Did Trump's document theft endanger CIA agents and informants? Russia conducts war games with China, gets weapons from N. Korea. UK swears in Liz Truss as new Prime Minister.