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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.…
NE:Miss.News Former New Albany MS Mayor Walter Johnson

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…
NE:Miss.News Former New Albany MS Mayor Walter Johnson

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…
NE:Miss.News Former New Albany MS Mayor Walter Johnson

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 Vitality Arts pottery class

Creative Aging Pottery Classes begin May 6

The popular Vitality Arts/Creative Aging pottery class for those age 55 or over is returning to the Union County Heritage Museum, beginning May 6, 2022.
NEMiss.News Teacher Justin Treadaway and Best in Show student Alexandria Robertson

Union County Art Exhibit & Competition 2022

Union County Heritage Museum announces winners of Union County Schools art exhibit & competition, hanging through May 7, 2022. Only a few days left to see this excellent student art exhibit.
NEMiss.News Cinco de Mayo at the Museum

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Union County Heritage Museum

The public is invited to join in the fun as the Union County Heritage Museum (assisted by special sponsors) celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
NEMiss.News Tractor accidents

Tractor falls on Union County man; his injuries serious but not life-threatening

A Union County man was seriously injured when a tractor fell on him.

First human bird flu case in US – National & International News – FRI 29Apr2022

First human bird flu case in US. Dems probe possible gas price gouging. Suicide bomber kills 50 in Kabul mosque.
NEMiss.News Digby on stage

Part One, Public Hearing and Action on Medical Marijuana: Union County Supervisors catch an earful

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A standing-room-only crowd appeared before the Union Co. Board of Supervisors to speak against allowing medical marijuana in Union County. Union County citizens as a whole voted overwhelmingly to support medical marijuana in the state referendum.
NEMiss.News Quarterly Service first champion 4-2022

Baptist Union County selects Service First Champion

Congratulations to Robin Algee, recently named Service First Champion for the quarter at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County.

Biden hints at more student loan forgiveness – National & International News – THU 28Apr2022

Biden hints at more student loan forgiveness. First US death in child hepatitis epidemic. Biden asks Congress for $33 billion more for Ukraine.

Chauvin attorneys seek to overturn conviction in George Floyd’s death – National & International News – WED 27Apr2022

Chauvin seeks to overturn conviction in George Floyd's death. Poll: Nearly 2/3rds have cut back household spending. Russia cuts off gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria.
NEMiss.News Rep. Trent Kelly newsletter

Rep. Trent Kelly announces Gold Star Family Fellowship recipient

Congressman Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) is pleased to announce the selection of Pam Tolbert as the recipient of Gold Star Family Fellowship.
NEMiss.News Casey Shackelford

Casey Shackelford joins BNA Bank

BNA Bank of New Albany MS announces that Casey Shackelford has joined BNA as a Business Development Officer.
NE:Miss.News Former New Albany MS Mayor Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson, long time New Albany leader, died today at age 92

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Walter Johnson, a three-term former mayor of New Albany, died today 4-26-2022, at the age of 92. A man of vision, he accomplished much for New Albany MS during his lifetime.