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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 April Rodgers $1 million bail set

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 April Rodgers $1 million bail set

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 April Rodgers $1 million bail set

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 Pedestrian Fatality

Pedestrian killed Wednesday evening at I-22 intersection in New Albany

An unidentified pedestrian was struck, killed by a motor vehicle Wednesday evening, March 16, at the intersection of I-22 and Munsford Drive. The Union County coroner could not identify the victim as of 10:15 p.m.

Senate passes bill to make Daylight Savings Time permanent – National & International News – WED 16Mar2022

Senate votes for permanent Daylight Savings Time. Fed raises interest rates to curb inflation. Biden calls Putin 'war criminal' after Zelensky addresses Congress.
NEmiss.News Sticks :& Stones addendum feat

Who’s paying these people to ‘think’? (Addendum to “Sticks & Stones”, published separately)

This is an addendum to the previously published 'Sticks & Stones' regarding think tanks and no-fly zones.

Man arrested for stalking, shooting homeless men in NYC and DC – National & International News – TUE 16Mar2022

Man arrested for stalking, shooting homeless men in NYC and DC. Assange loses latest appeal against US extradition. 100,000 Brits offer to take in Ukrainian refugees.
NEMiss.News NAHS students in NMMC mentorship

NMMC Mentorship Academy admits two NAHS students

Two New Albany High School students will enter a NMMC mentorship academy. Successful completion will lead to certified nursing assistant training during the summer.
NEMiss.News Stefenie Hodges with NAES students

NAES third graders learn about heart health

New Albany Elementary School third graders' class about heart health included viewing, touching a pig heart. Stefenie Hodges of Baptist Union County led the class.

Calls to end pandemic asylum restrictions as Ukrainians reach Mexican border – National & International News – MON 14Mar2022

Calls to end pandemic asylum restrictions as Ukrainians arrive at border. Student loan repayment pause may be extended. Ukraine: Russia installs friendly mayors in captured cities.
NEMiss.News Robert Hamblin at Museum Moments 3-17-22

March Museum Moments to feature author and Faulkner scholar, Robert Hamblin

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Thursday at Museum Moments, Robert Hamblin, Faulkner Scholar Emeritus of Southeast Missouri State University is the speaker. Hamblin grew up in the Brice's Crossroads area, was instrumental in establishing the Center for Faulkner Studies at the university and in collecting important documents for the collection. The public is invited.

With $1.5T omnibus passed, millions of families still hope for return of monthly child tax credit – National & International News – FRI 11Mar2022

Millions of families hope for return of expanded child tax credit. Former prosecutors: likely Trump faces Jan. 6 charges. Putin recruits "foreign volunteers" to fight in Ukraine.

Top 3 reasons Americans are quitting in droves: Bad pay, bad bosses, bad prospects – National & International News – THU 10Mar2022

Top 3 reasons Americans are quitting jobs in droves: Bad pay, bad bosses, bad prospects. House passes $1.5 trillion omnibus. Russia-Ukraine talks yield no progress.

Baby boy’s life-saving heart, thymus transplant could be game changer – National & International News – WED 9Mar2022

How a baby's heart and thymus transplant could revolutionize transplant medicine. Venezuela frees two US captives in show of good faith. Russia strikes Ukraine maternity hospital.
NEMiss.News April Rodgers $1 million bail set

Judge sets bail totaling $1,055,000 in Alpine murder case

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Justice Court Judge sets a bail of over one million dollars on April Rodgers, accused of killing Nathan Knight on Monday. Rodgers is currently in the Union County Jail.