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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…
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Dr. James Guntharp joins Friendship Medical Clinics

Dr. James Guntharp has become the third generation in his family join Ecru's Friendship medical services. He joins his father, Keith Guntharp, RPh. and his grandfather, Dr. James Speck.

Indian couple floats to their wedding in cooking pot after flood – National & International News – TUE 19Oct2021

Indian couple floats to wedding in cooking pot after floods. Nurses leave hospital jobs to cash in as travel nurses. Trump sues to block release of Jan. 6 records.
NEMiss.News Fire at Kinder-Morgan gas station

Disaster averted in natural gas station fire

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A passer-by's quick action helped avert a dangerous explosion this morning at the Kinder-Morgan gas station just outside the city limits. New Albany's fire department answered the call to the scene.

Gen. Colin Powell, first Black Secretary of State, dead at 84 from COVID – National & International News – MON 18Oct2021

Colin Powell dead at 84. US missionaries kidnapped in Haiti, including kids. China market slowdown, Evergrande default worry economists
NEMiss.News New Albany Alderman meet 10-5-2021

City Board acts on zoning change, hears MaxxSouth representative

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New Albany Aldermen dealt with zoning issues and heard from MaxxSouth about improvements in services at its October 5 meeting. A video of the full meeting is available on the post.
NEMiss.News Museum features fly fishing

Fishermen can learn the art of fly tying at museum on Saturday

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Doyle Caviness will discuss the art of fly fishing and demonstrate the heritage art of tying flies at the museum on October 21. Scouts working toward fishing merit badges are especially invited.

Jan. 6 panel moves to bring criminal contempt charges against Steve Bannon – National & International News – FRI 15Oct2021

Jan. 6 panel moves against Bannon. 'Striketober': 100,000 workers threaten to strike. Afghanistan: 32 dead in mosque suicide bombing.

America needs truckers and is paying big $$$ – National & International News – THU 14Oct2021

US needs truckers and is paying big. Merck wants Americans to pay $712 for COVID drug taxpayers helped develop. US, Israel talk "Plan B" for Iran nukes.
NEMiss.News American Legion Post 72

American Legion Post 72 recognizes members’ service and installs new officers

American Legion Potter-Henry-Lowrey Post 72 recognizes members' years of service and installs incoming officers.
NEMiss.News BNA Bank celebrating 125th anniversary

BNA Bank is celebrating its 125th Anniversary

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BNA Bank is celebrating its 125th anniversary of banking and supporting local communities. Click the post to see how to enter for a chance of winning one of ten $125 gift certificate for shopping in New Albany or Tupelo.

Social Security gets biggest COLA boost in decades – National & International News – WED 13Oct2021

Social Security to get big boost next year. Price crunch: Ports, retailers to increase hours to ease bottlenecks. Countries develop own COVID vaccines as COVAX falters.

Elk with tire around neck for two years finally free – National & International News – TUE 12Oct2021

Elk with tire around neck for two years finally free. DOJ appeals reinstatement of Texas abortion law. Iraq election: nationalist cleric al-Sadr's party wins big.