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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…
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Tupelo City Council, Nov. 2, 2021

The Tupelo City Council recognized a local police officer as "Mississippi's Crimestopper of the Year," along with performing routine city business. Several appointments were made to a variety of commissions and boards.
NEMiss.News Montford Point Marines, 2017

Congressman Kelly to award Congressional Gold Medal honoring Embra Jackson, Sr.

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The late Embra Jackson, Sr. to be honored with Congressional Gold Medal for his service with the Montford Point Marines. He was one of the first African Americans to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corp in WWII.
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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.
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.
NEMiss.News steel structure of BNA Bank

Steel structure taking shape on BNA’s new Tupelo bank

One week after the groundbreaking ceremony, the steel structure of BNA Bank's new facility in downtown Tupelo is nearing completion.
NEMiss.News BNA groundbreaking, Tupelo MS

BNA Bank breaks ground on new plaza in downtown Tupelo

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Construction is already underway for BNA Bank's new plaza in downtown Tupelo. The building will house BNA's third banking location in Tupelo, and has space for a variety of other tenants.
NEMiss.News Snow plows by the dozen

Mass murder, slow snow removal draw comment at Tupelo City Council meeting

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Hard to believe that a snow removal complaint was a topic of discussion at the August 3, 2021 Tupelo City Council meeting. However, every citizen has the right to come before the city "fathers" on most any topic of interest or discontent- no matter what the current temperature may be.
NEMiss.News Ret. Col. Carlyle "Smitty" Harris at museum

Tupelo Post Office to be named for long-time Vietnam POW and “Tap Code” author, Col. Carlyle Harris

The Tupelo Post Office is to be renamed the Colonel Carlyle "Smitty" Harris Post Office, in honor of Ret. Colonel Carlyle Harris, an 8-year POW and author of "Tap Code." The bill has been passed by both houses and is awaiting the President's signature.
NEMiss.News Tupelo Mayor Todd Jordan

Tupelo police chief job still vacant, most other appointive positions filled during July

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At its July20 meeting, the Tupelo City Council quickly processed the routine business on its agenda, while making no mention of plans to permanently fill the Tupelo Chief of Police position recently vacated by Bart Aguirre. Jackie Clayton is now interim chief.
Ashley Industries' Wanek a top Trump donor NEMiss.news

Businessman with northeast Mississippi interests among Trump’s top financial supporters 

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Wealthy Floridian, Ronald Wanek, founder and chairman of Ashley Furniture Industries, is among Donald Trump's top 30 political donors.
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Most of north Mississippi shut down by winter storm – and more to come

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MDOT and local community road crews are working hard to clear a path for north Mississippians after winter storm moves through.
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Area electrical power providers ready to deal with winter storm

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Work of area electrical power providers in routine tree trimming to be tested by a predicted line of winter storms.