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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…
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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 Mad Science Friday

NAES Kindergarten classes have Mad Science Friday

Two New Albany Elementary School Kindergarten classes had their first Mad Science Friday classes on August 20, 2021.

‘Seriously, y’all. Stop it’: FDA, Dobbs warn against using animal drugs to treat COVID – National & International News – MON 23Aug2021

**Breaking** FDA grants full approval to Pfizer vaccine. Dobbs, FDA warn against taking animal parasite drug for COVID. 22 dead, many missing in TN floods. Taliban opponent threatens civil war.
NEMiss.News Dr. Alan Jones speaks about rampant COVID in MS

Mississippi is now the world’s coronavirus hotspot; what to know to take care of yourself and those you love

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According to the New York Times, Mississippi is now the world's top hotspot for positive COVID cases per unit of population. NEMiss.News suggests an article with things to consider when trying to determine your best way forward in safety.

Mississippi has quarantined 20,000 students since the start of the school year – National & International News – FRI 20Aug2021

20,000 MS students quarantined. TX voting rights standoff ends. Afghanistan: Biden commits to bringing home Americans and Afghan allies.
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NAHS adds two new members to ACT 30 Club 8-20-2021

Congratulations to the two New Albany High School students who have achieved this academic honor.

Local school officials show courage and leadership at a time when neither is forthcoming from the Governor’s Mansion

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Local school boards and school superintendents, having agreed earlier to have the same COVID policies for all area public schools, today announced mask requirements for all students and employees - effective Friday, August 20, 2021.
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Area schools to require masks for students and teachers starting Friday, Aug. 20

Both New Albany and Union County schools will require masks for teachers and students starting Friday, Aug. 20.

Judge tosses Trump-era Alaska oil drill permit that Biden defended – National & International News – THU 19Aug2021

Judge tosses massive Alaska drill permit. TX school puts masks in dress code to thwart Gov's ban. Taliban hunts down US collaborators.
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How did Mississippi get in such awful shape regarding COVID deaths?

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Mississippi's available health care resources and the resulting poor health of its citizens is largely due to poor political leadership. Sadly, the results may be found in Mississippi's prominence on most any national "worst of" list.
NEMiss.News Deadbolt Mystery Society

Deadbolt Mystery Society coming  to the museum on August 19, 12 noon

Jason and Shawn Brannon, owners of the Tupelo Escape Room, will discuss their successful mystery society at the Union County Heritage Museum's Museum Moments program for August.

US announces COVID boosters starting September – National & International News – WED 18Aug2021

US announces COVID boosters starting September. United Airlines asks crews not to duct-tape unruly passengers. Haiti quake toll mounts.

Sackler heir: no Oxycontin settlement without immunity – National & International News – TUES 17Aug2021

Sackler heir: no Oxycontin settlement without immunity. Biden sets aside $500m to fund 'unexpected' (really???) Afghan refugee needs.