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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…

New Albany football players team up for the community

New Albany football team members cleaned up several lawns on Adams Street, Thursday, Feb. 8th. The Bulldogs did the work as a community service project, raking up and bagging leaves. The players also cleaned leaves and trash from the…
Sports venues

New Albany sports venues may host thousands this weekend

Three major sporting events are expected to bring a great many visitors to the Fair and Friendly City's sports venues this weekend. The three events, including a cross-country track meet with 800 to 1000 runners, a fifty-team baseball tournament…
Ben Jones, Hall of Fame

Former New Albany coach enters National Coaches Hall of Fame

Ben Jones, who coached at New Albany (then W.P. Daniel) High School, was inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) 2017 Hall of Fame on June 20th. His successful New Albany stint was Coach Jones' last stop…
Northeast Softball nationally ranked

Northeast softball team appears in consecutive national polls, first time ever

 The Northeast Mississippi Community College softball team continues to make history at the midway point of its bounce back 2017 campaign. The Tigers checked in at No. 17 in the second National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division…

Lady Bulldog signs with Itawamba Community College

NAHS Lady Bulldog soccer player, Cynthia Betancourt, signed to play with Itawamba Community College on November 4.   Pictured front row l-r:   Jeannette Betancourt, Cynthia Betancourt, Jose Betancourt; back row l-r:  NAHS Athletic Director…

Williams affirms Ole Miss commitment at HSFN signing day special

RIDGELAND, Miss. - One of the most prized prospects on the Northeast Mississippi Community College football team announced his future home at a brand new statewide extravaganza. Brenden Williams affirmed his commitment to the University of…

Northeast’s Wright ends historic season with coaching honors

Colorado Springs, Colo. - Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Cord Wright has received a pair of awards for directing one of the most successful seasons in the history of the men’s basketball program. Wright was selected as both…

Northeast Tigers Win Region 23 Championship

TIGERS WIN REGION 23 CHAMPIONSHIP WITH UNBELIEVABLE FINISH The Northeast Mississippi Community College men's basketball program is adding a new trophy to the already full display case within the brand new Earline "Woodsie" Woods Hospitality…

Booneville’s Northeast Clinches National Tournament Berth

The Northeast Mississippi Community College men’s basketball team is returning to its home-away-from-home after a 15-year hiatus. The Tigers qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Tournament…

Lady Tigers For Life Plans Reunion For Ford’s Teams

   Booneville, Miss. - Ricky Ford established the Northeast Mississippi Community College women’s basketball team as a consistent championship contender across four decades in the City of Hospitality. First-year Lady Tigers head…

Nine Northeast Tigers picked for annual All-Star Game

Several Northeast Mississippi Community College football players are set to represent their team and institution on the field of competition for one last occasion. Nine Tigers were chosen to participate in the Mississippi Association of Community…

Northeast softball to have area camps, intrasquad scrimmages

 Northeast Mississippi Community College’s softball squad is taking the show on the road to conclude its fall practice schedule for the second consecutive year. The Tigers will visit towns inside their traditional five-county district over…