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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…

Hawaii: Videos suggest downed power lines sparked devastating fires – National & International News – WED 16Aug2023

Videos suggest downed power lines sparked Maui's devastating fires. 9/11 families told death penalty may be off the table for hijackers. North Korea says US soldier fled racism in military.

White House announces $13.5 billion to help with winter heating costs – National & International News – WED 2Nov2022

White House announces $13.5 billion to help with winter heating costs. Pelosi attack: Capitol Police weren't monitoring cameras that caught break-in. Brazil election: Bolsonaro supporters call for military coup.

Chauvin attorneys seek to overturn conviction in George Floyd’s death – National & International News – WED 27Apr2022

Chauvin seeks to overturn conviction in George Floyd's death. Poll: Nearly 2/3rds have cut back household spending. Russia cuts off gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria.

New Albany Light, Gas and Water still closed

The Cleveland Street office of the New Albany Light, Gas and Water Department remains closed, although manager Bill Mattox said the plan is to  reopen it Monday, Aug. 31. The closing came last week when several of the small staff tested…

Light, gas and water main office closed

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New Albany Light, Gas and Water manager Bill Mattox announced that the administrative office on Cleveland Street, including the drive-through lane, is closed until further notice. Some employees tested positive for coronavirus and the decision…

NA aldermen talk street repair, utility improvements, new housing

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New Albany aldermen had a longer meeting than usual Tuesday, dealing with topics as diverse as street paving, the spray park, a new subdivision, utility improvements and B. F. Ford School. Most of these will be covered in separate stories…
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City continues with service, beautification projects

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City officials’ move to more stringent rules concerning public comments at board meetings appears to be paying off. The January meeting went smoothly and business was handled in well under an hour even updates were given on several improvement…
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City board running smoothly under new speaking restrictions

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The December meeting of the New Albany Board of Aldermen went smoothly, the second meeting under new stringent rules governing speaking and questioning. The policy was instituted because discussions at previous meetings had sometimes gotten…