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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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

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 E-911 Union County

Union County E-911 calls from Jan. 25-31

(Does not include 25 traffic stops or medical and coroner calls)   Monday, Jan. 25: 12:13 a.m. – Caller at Waffle House advised a white male in a blue hoodie and blue pants walked out without paying. 12:20 a.m. – Burglar…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Union County E-911 calls from Jan. 18-24

  (Does not include 35 traffic stops or any medical or coroner calls)   Monday, Jan. 18: 9:16 a.m. – Caller works at Huddle House and she and another worker were talking about missing woman case. A woman came in Huddle…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

E-911 calls to Union County Jan. 11-17 involve bald eagle

  (Does not include 23 traffic stops or fire, medical or coroner calls) Monday, Jan. 11: 3:24 a.m. – Stock room burglar alarm on Virginia Way. 5:57 a.m. – Car in ditch on CR 47. 6:55 a.m. – Disturbance on CR 47. 9:55…
NEMiss.News plans for former Fred's store

Concerned about increasing costs, New Albany city officials will seek bids for renovation of former Fred’s building

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  New Albany officials hope to advertise for bids on the renovation of the former Fred’s building in February. Eventually, the building will be the new home for the New Albany light, gas and water (NALGW) and police departments. The…
NEMiss.News Walmart robbery 1-12-2021

Suspect caught following armed robbery of Wal-Mart but details sketchy

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Walmart was robbed by a a single black male armed with a hand gun.
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Calls to Union County E-911 from Jan. 4 to 10 include abandoned pythons

  (Does not include 22 traffic stops or medical and coroner calls) Monday, Jan. 4: 9:18 a.m. – Caller on CR 54 advised of three ball pythons found at her residence and two others on CR 51 and another on CR51. Advised one three-foot…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Calls to Union County E-911 for Dec. 21-27

Calls made by the public to Union County's E-911 emergency telephone service for the past week.
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Calls to Union County E-911 from Nov. 30-Dec. 6

(Does not include 17 traffic stops or medical or coroner calls)   Monday, Nov. 30: 1:16 a.m. – Motion alarm on Hwy. 30 West. 3:52 a.m. – Gate burglar alarm on Virginia Way. 12:02 p.m. – Welfare check on Hwy. 355. 4:29…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Union County E-911 calls Nov. 16-22

(Does not include 21 traffic stops or medical and coroner calls)   Monday, Nov. 16: 5:26 a.m. – Two-car 1050 (accident) on CR 88. 8:44 a.m. – Caller advised of 1050 on CR80. 1:18 p.m. – Alarm call on CR 81. 3:05…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Union County 911 calls for Nov. 9-15

(Does not include 51 traffic stops or medical and coroner calls)   Monday, Nov. 9: 12:31 a.m. – Female subject missing on CR 134 5:25 a.m. – White female in red shirt running across the road at Myrtle Quick Stop. 6:52…

Police have busy Tuesday with three different felony incidents

Tuesday, Nov. 10, proved to be a busy day for New Albany police with three different sets of felony arrests. There was an armed robbery, stolen checks and a car destroying a shed. Chief Chris Robertson said the first incident came about…

Williams faces more charges following 120-mhp pursuit

More charges have been filed in the case of a 120-mph chase that went through three counties Wednesday evening and investigation is still continuing, according to Sheriff Jimmy Edwards. The driver of the suspect vehicle, Richard Williams,…