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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…
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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.…
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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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Baptist Union County hosts free Community Health Fair

NEW ALBANY, MISS., – Baptist MemorialHospital-Union County will host a community health fair on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 7 to 9 a.m. in the hospital’s front lobby. What services will be available at health fair? Offerings include free flu…
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17th Annual Heritage Pioneer Days coming to museum

Heritage Pioneer Days 2018 are set for Oct. 18, 19, and 20 at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany. This event is an opportunity for visitors to experience history in hands-on ways, such as grinding corn, making cider, doll making,…
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Baptist Union County hosts free breast cancer awareness luncheon

NEW ALBANY, MISS., – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free breast cancer awareness luncheon, open to the public, which aims to raise awareness of breast cancer and preventive care measures. The luncheon will take place…
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County board 1 Oct. 2018: Quick meeting handles routine business

County Board 1 Oct. 2018 - The Union County Board of Supervisors handled routine business in a 25-minute meeting, Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. The board approved its September meeting minutes and payment of invoices from vendors and suppliers for…
2018 candidate forum

Republican Women Club hosted judicial candidates 

Five judicial candidates spoke Monday night, Sept. 24, at the monthly meeting of the Union County Republican Women's Club (UCRW). Club President Sue Morrisson presided at that the meeting in circuit court room at the Union County Courthouse.…
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Medicinal plant workshop to be at museum, Oct. 2

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A Medicinal Plant Workshop will be held at the Union County  Heritage Museum on October 2, 2018.  Learn to prepare and use -Herbs, Tinctures, Salves and Teas.  The workshop begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m.  and the cost is $45 and class…

Organizers announce Riverfest venue changes for some events

The New Albany Main Street Association announced location changes Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 26, of several of this year's Tallahatchie Riverfest activities. Main Street had previously announced that several events would be held on the lawn…
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Faulkner, Folk Art & More Exhibit opens Friday 9/28

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The Faulkner Folk Art and More Exhibit opens at the Union County Heritage Museum Friday, September 28th, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. This is as annual juried exhibit of art work from regional artists who have entered pieces inspired by the annual…

Author who “gets” Mississippi featured at Faulkner Awards Luncheon

An outsider, an Englishman no less, who really "gets it" about Mississippi will speak at the annual Faulkner Literary Luncheon, Thursday, September 28. Richard Grant, author of the non-fiction best seller, Dispatches From Pluto, Lost and…
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Union Co. Republican Women to host Candidates Forum, 9/24

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Monday Sept 24th, 6:30, at Union County Courthouse, Candidates Forum, candidates for Chancery and Circuit Judge positions, will speak briefly. These are non-partisan races. Other special guests are Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson, Michael…
2018 Tallahatchie Riverfest

Tallahatchie Riverfest schedule of events, September 28-29

Friday September 28th at Tallahatchie Riverfest Friday's schedule includes two highlights of the on-going William Faulkner Literary Fest, as well as a free night of Blues.  See Friday schedule below for details provided by organizers. …
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Republican Women to host candidates for local office

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This month's meeting of Union County Republican Women will be Monday, September 24, 6:30pm at the Union County courthouse. Confirmed speakers are Kelly Luther, Andy Gipson, Michael Watson, Lisa Koon, Daniel Tucker, Brad Tennison, Nathaniel…