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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.…

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…
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National Weather Service issues Flood Warnings for northeast MS rivers

The Little Tallahatchie River in Union County and the Tombigbee River in Monroe County are forecast to bring minor flooding to northeast Mississippi this weekend.

Fire department continues responding to weather calls, few life-threatening

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While the department had many calls throughout the week, most were for stranded motorists or to help homebound patients with medical needs.

Record-breaking cold and ice that paralyzed area for week beginning to clear as temperatures rise

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The area was shut down by record cold and snow but avoided power outages and weather-related injuries for the most part.
NorthMS news First MS positive coronavirus patientus

City and county officials cancelling operations indefinitely due to weather

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See how the icing and cold have affected city and county services and how long interruptions may last.
wintry mix tests electrical power providers NEMiss.news

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.
Winter storm warning NEMiss.news

Winter storm warning in effect: be prepared for emergencies

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Winter storm warnings are in effect for the Mid-South; heed precautions for travel, household preparations and pet safety.
NEMiss.news Late Summer collage

Colors of late Summer

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  There are less than two weeks before summer ends on September 22. It has been a relatively mild summer in north Mississippi, with very few days that temperatures climbed above the mid 90s. Our entire section of the state is awash…

Fire department battles two blazes at same time overnight

The New Albany Fire Department responded to two calls at the same time on Union Hill Road a little after 3 a.m. Friday – both believed to be weather-related according to Fire Chief Mark Whiteside. “We were dispatched overnight to a gas…

Heads-Up for possible severe weather this weekend

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Over Easter weekend, a widespread tornado outbreak in the south Saturday, April 11, to Monday, April 13, was responsible for over 900 incidents of severe weather, including over 140 tornado reports. Every state in the south experienced severe…
NEMiss.news threatening weather tornado alerts

North MS escapes serious damage so far: weather threat continues into early Monday

Sunday, April 12, 2020, 10:20 pm Northeast Mississippi appears to have escaped much damage in the strong storms that struck the southern half of the state Sunday afternoon. There were a few reports of trees down and damage to small structures,…

Rainfall more than 60 percent above normal for the year so far

It you think it’s been raining a lot this year, you’re right. In three months we have received nearly 40 per cent of the average rainfall for the entire year. The average for New Albany is 57 inches, as compare to 38 years for the country…

FYI Weekend Travelers: Landslide in Choctow Co. closes highway

Choctaw County MS. - TRAFFIC ADVISORY: MDOT TRAFFIC ADVISORY For Immediate Release: Land slide closes State Route 9 Choctaw County WHO: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). WHAT: Emergency highway closure. WHEN:…