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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…

Judge Shands, black Mississippians’ vaccine skepticism is NOT the crux of our COVID mess

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Contrary to Shands' assumptions, black Mississippians may actually be MORE vaccinated than white Mississippians. Get the facts within.
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Guest Author Rodney Shands writes to refute Steve Patterson

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Rodney Shands writes to refute Steve Patterson's stance regarding stupidity vs malice, and to offer his view of the Democrat Party's current agenda.
NEMiss.News MS Speaker, Philip Gunn

Mississippi Republicans want to raise sales taxes, eliminate personal income tax

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MS House Republicans have proposed a "revenue neutral" bill that will increase sales taxes while eventually eliminate personal income tax. The MS Economic Council opposes the move, which will actually increase taxes on the lowest 60% of earners, while lowering taxes on the 40% of highest incomes in the state.
NEMISS.News NAHS STEM and IMPACTO students hear speakers

Schneider Electric reps discuss career paths with STEM, IMPACTO students

Schneider Electric representatives discussed careers in energy, mechanical and electrical engineering with NAHS students, as well as their energy-saving partnership with New Albany School District.

Supreme Court overturns eviction ban! Where you can get help – National & International News – FRI 27Aug2021

Supreme Court ends eviction ban; get help now! Insurers: unvaccinated to pay more for COVID hospitalizations. 2 weeks after quake, Haitians still lack food, water and shelter.

Suicide bombs kill least 12 US troops, many civilians at Kabul airport – National & International News – THU 26Aug2021

Kabul: bombs kill least 12 US troops, many civilians. Want to save 50,000 lives this year? Wear a mask. Capitol Police officers sue Trump and cronies over Jan. 6.

Wave of evictions still on horizon. Help available for Mississippi renters and landlords – National & International News – WED 25Aug2021

Wave of evictions still on horizon; help available for Mississippi renters and landlords. Grandstanding Congressmen make unannounced "fact-finding" trip to Afghanistan.
NEMiss.News "Promise" by Minrose Gwin

Book chosen for Community Read is “Promise” about the Tupelo Tornado of ‘36

Guest speaker for the annual William Faulkner Literary Fest Luncheon will be Minrose Gwin, author of "Promise," which recounts the devastating Tupelo Tornado of 1936 and is the chosen Community Read for the Literary Fest.
NEMiss.News Shibori - Japanese dyeing technique

Museum offers Fiber Arts Class In Lifelong Learning workshop

An Aroha Philanthropies grant for Seeding Vitality Arts provides classes to help lifelong learners learn new skills as well as create opportunities for socialization. Classes available to those age 55 or over.

What does FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer jab mean? – National & International News – TUE 24Aug2021

What does the FDA's full approval of the Pfizer jab mean? Taliban says it is now stopping Afghans from going to Kabul airport.
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New Albany School District Announces New Energy Career Program for High School Juniors and Seniors

In partnership with Schneider Electric, AMPLIFY will give students the opportunity for real-life exposure to careers in the energy field, with the specific focus on energy engineering, sustainability, and efficiency.
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Steve Patterson: Have we become too stupid to live?

Stupid is as stupid does. Guest author Steve Patterson contemplates the role of stupidity in the three greatest existential crises facing America today.