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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 Union Co. Law Enforcement

Rampant spread of COVID closes some county, city buildings

Staffing shortages due to rampant COVID causes closure of some local public offices in New Albany, MS.

Three police officers charged over shooting death of 8-year-old girl – National & International News – WED 19Jan2022

Officers charged in shooting death of 8-year-old girl. Airlines cancel, delay flights in U.S. over 5G row. Ukraine prepares for war despite diplomatic push.
NEMiss.News Kevin Charles, LLC site

Kevin Charles expansion to add 75 jobs at New Albany plant

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Kevin Charles Fine Upholstery announces an expansion that will bring 75 new jobs to the New Albany area. This is the company's second expansion in three years.

Airlines warn of dangerous disruption from 5G rollout – National & International News – TUE 18Jan2022

Airlines fear dangerous disruption from 5G rollout. Dems move forward with doomed voting rights bill. Tonga tsunami 'unprecedented disaster'.
NEMiss.News Spelling Bee

New Albany Middle School Spelling Bee winners announced

Congratulations to the New Albany Middle School Spelling Bee winners!

British man killed after taking Texas synagogue hostage – National & International News – MON 17Jan2022

British man killed after taking Texas synagogue hostage. Mississippi has highest U.S. infant mortality rate. Fears after volcanic eruption cuts communication in Tonga.
NEMiss.News UCTS tudents at Baker home

Museum seeking photos and objects for upcoming B.F. Ford School Exhibit

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The Union County Heritage Museum is seeking photos and other artifacts about the B.F. Ford School for an upcoming exhibit. Loaned items will be kept safe and returned when the exhibit ends at the end of March.
NEMiss.News House Fire

UPDATE: Victim identified in Alpine house fire

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The victim in the Alpine community house fire of January 15, 2022 has been identified.
NEMiss.News New Albany fire truck

Fatal house fire in Alpine community Saturday evening

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A house fire in the Alpine community resulted in at least one death. Units from five fire departments in Lee and Union counties responded.

Supreme Court rejects Biden’s vax-mandate for businesses- National & International News – FRI 14Jan2022

Supreme Court blocks Biden's vax mandate for businesses. Epstein co-conspirators could be named. UK's Johnson fighting to keep seat amid lockdown party scandal.
NEMiss.News Miss New Albany & Teen New Albany

Local Girls crowned Miss & Miss Teen New Albany 2022

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Congratulations to the two young women who will be representing New Albany during 2022, and to all the the winners and contestants of the Miss New Albany 2022 and Miss Teen New Albany 2022 pageant.

Are Russian military assets on way to Cuba, Venezuela? – National & International News – THU 13Jan2022

Are Russian military assets on way to Cuba, Venezuela? Blinken: U.S. still stumped by Havana Syndrome. Military med teams to aid omicron-slammed states.