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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.…
NEMiss.News First Connie Davis Fishing Rodeo

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 First Connie Davis Fishing Rodeo

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 First Connie Davis Fishing Rodeo

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…

White House dismissive of low approval ratings; Dems want another 2024 candidate – National & International News – TUE 12Jul2022

White House dismissive of low approval ratings; Dems want another 2024 candidate. Mexican cartel ordered to pay $4.6 billion for 2019 murders of 9 US women and children.
NEMiss.News Baptist Back to School Health Fair

Baptist Union County to Host Back-to-School Health Fair

Baptist-Union County's annual free Back to School Health Fair will be Saturday July 23, 2022. It will feature over 20 booths to help prepare students and parents for the new school year.
NEMiss.News Bob Barber of Orion Group

Aldermen delay action on Comprehensive Plan, approve $194,738 spray park, raise monthly garbage collection fees

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City Board delays adopting comprehensive plan until marijuana decisions made, approves new spray park, honors city Code Enforcement Officer Eric Thomas. Marijuana hearing set for August 1.

LA strippers campaign for nation’s first unionized strip club – National & International News – MON 11Jul2022

Strippers campaign for nation's first unionized strip club. Jan. 6: 2 more hearings this week; Bannon agrees to testify. Sri Lankans occupy president's palace demanding his resignation.
NEMiss.News Carl Martin's fire helmet

Procession of firefighting equipment escorted the hearse of longtime fireman Carl Martin

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Many of his fellow fire fighters turned out to honor the service of James 'Pappy' Carl Martin on Thursday July 7, 2022. He served over 30 years with North Haven Fire Department.
NEMiss.News Burned Fed Ex trailer om I-22

Fedex truck catches fire on I-22 west of Myrtle Friday afternoon

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A FedEx truck caught fire on westbound I-22, near the Myrtle exit. Both the tractor and the trailer were damaged, but there were no injuries. Four fire department trucks and more than ten firefighters from Myrtle and West Union Fire Departments were involved in fighting the fire and assisting with cleaning up the debris.
NEMiss.News Historic Jamestown Settlement

Historic Jamestown Settlement in danger of disappearing soon – National and International News – July 8, 2022

Historic Jamestown site in danger of disappearing soon due to rising water levels - Two former FBI officials subjected to intense IRS audits - Japan's former PM shot and killed by lone gunman.
NEMIss.news Pink House, Jackson MS

The Pink House is closed: Abortions no longer available in Mississippi – National & International News – Thurs. July 7, 2022

Abortions are no longer available in Mississippi; Scandal-Plagued UK PM Boris Johnson to step down; FBI & Britain's M15 warn of immense Chinese threat; global inflation pushes millions to poverty level.
NEMiss.News Professional biographer Carl Rollyson

Faulkner Biographer Carl Rollyson to speak at the Museum

Union County Heritage Museum will host a book talk and book signing for Faulkner Biographer Carl Rollyson on July 19, 2022. Volume 2 of his "The Life of William Faulkner" will go on sale in November 2022.

Chicago July 4 parade shooter planned attack for weeks – National & International News – WED 6Jul2022

Chicago July 4 parade shooter planned attack for weeks. Jan. 6: Former White House counsel agrees to testify; Giuliani, others subpoenaed in GA probe. UK's Johnson resists calls to resign from ministers after sex misconduct scandal.
NEMiss.News Proposed new Supervisor Districts

Union County board deals with two troublesome issues

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Union County supervisors discussed a convoluted new state law requiring rural building permits. Additionally, they presented the suggested maps for necessary redistricting of supervisors' districts require by new census figures.
NEMiss.News First Connie Davis Fishing Rodeo

Nominate your local sports hero for upcoming exhibit

The Union County Heritage Museum is asking the public to nominate their local sports heroes for a permanent future exhibit. Check the article for details, then nominate your favorites.