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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 Tupelo City Council

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 Tupelo City Council

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 Tupelo City Council

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 Know your heart health -Baptist Union Co.

Baptist Union County Offers HeartScore Screenings for American Heart Month

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During American Heart Month, Baptist-Union County is offering appointments for HeartScore screening for $50. The process is a non-invasive scan that takes about 10 minutes.

Pfizer vaccines for kids under 5 could be approved this month – National & International News – TUE 1Feb2022

Vaccines for kids under 5 could be approved this month. N. Carolina: Thousands flee fearing explosion at burning chemical plant. Myanmar: Civil war as junta marks one-year anniversary.
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Union County and New Albany school officials visit State Capitol

Local city and county school officials visited the Capitol and met with two former New Albany High School graduates.
NEMiss.News Union County Courthouse

Union County board agrees to make more information available to the public

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Responding to a request by local news organizations, the Union County Board of Supervisors is working to provide the public with more details of its official activities and decisions.

Inflation driving more people to food banks – National & International News – MON 31Jan2022

Inflation driving more people to food banks. Georgia DA seeks FBI protection after Trump comments. UK's Johnson scrambles to keep seat amid "Party-gate".
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New Albany Career & Technical Education students received honors at two regional competitions

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Congratulations to the New Albany Career & Technical Education Center students who won at regional competitions and advance to the SkillsUSA and the Technology Student Association (TSA) State level competitions.
NEMiss.News Brownies and birthday kits

Brownie Troop 21385 donates birthday kits to NAES

Girl Scout Brownie Troup 21385 donated birthday kits to help families in need of help to celebrate birthdays.
NEMiss.News Tallahatchie bridge downtown New Albany

Billy Joe McAllister did not jump from this Tallahatchie Bridge

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As will happen with word-of-mouth and social media, reports of a man jumping from New Albany's Tallahatchie River bridge were greatly exaggerated.
NEMiss.News Pennsylvania bridge collapses

Pittsburg bridge collapses hours before Biden touts infrastructure – National & International News – FRI 28Jan2022

Pittsburg bridge collapses hours before Biden touts infrastructure. Two union votes ahead for Amazon. 20,000 coconuts found full of liquid cocaine.
NEMiss.News JAZZ Junction Union Co. Heritage Museum

Union County Heritage Museum: Jazz Junction event set/ UPDATED 1-31-2022

The Union County Heritage Museum will have a night of Jazz and other fun on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Check here for ticket information.
NEMiss.News Kiwanis Club awards Hixson Award to David Goode

David Goode tenth person to be named George F. Hixson Fellow in New Albany Kiwanis Club’s 93 years

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Congratulations to David Goode, who recently became only the 10th recipient of the George F. Hixson Award in the New Albany Kiwanis Club's 93-year history. The award is the highest honor a local Kiwanis Club can bestow upon a member.
NEMiss.News Tupelo City Council

Community leaders spoke to the Tupelo City Council at its second January meeting

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At the January 18th Tupelo City Council meeting, various community leaders addressed the board to pledge support for decreasing violence and bullying. After the leaders spoke, routine business was transacted.