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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…
NEMiss.News Doctors Bullock and Scott at Baptist's Back to School Fair

Baptist Union County Back-to-School Health Fair 2021

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Baptist Hospital Union County hosted the popular Back to School Health Fair, where community health care providers, public safety employees and other professionals provided information and advice to students and their families.

There were flappers, felons and foul play at the Union County Heritage Museum

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The program lasts about two hours and includes a four-course meal with scenes interspersed with the servings.

Former Union County officer Anderson promoted to NEMCC Police Chief

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Anderson was a standout player when he attended the school and also has served with the Union County Sheriff's Department.

City school trustee, election commissioner, two circuit judges to be voted on

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School board candidates have only a month to qualify but the deadlines for all races is Sept. 3.

Happy 151st birthday, Union County

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The current courthouse is the county's fourth. The first wooden building was where Regions Bank is. It was replaced but burned by an arsonist and then then two buildings in accompany photos came along.

Little Miss Union County Fair Pageant winners

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Entrants had to be Union County residents and wore pageant or Sunday attire.

Popular local Hee Haw returning to civic center next month

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The cast includes some well-known local figures and the show is filled with music, corny jokes and sketches.
NEMiss.News Baptist 2021 Back to School Health fair

Baptist Union County to host 2021 Back-to-School Health Fair

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Baptist Union County and its community partners will host the popular Back to School Health Fair on July 24th. See the details of the free community Health Fair.
NEMiss.News Ty and Rhonda Parker

MS Medicaid is major roadblock to young man’s cancer treatment

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Mississippi is certainly not considered to be a "wealthy" state. Nevertheless, our state has a wealth of generous people. Ty Parker is losing his battle with a rare cancer, and could some help from his fellow Mississippians.

Civic center getting improvements to stage, back stage area

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Part of the stage work is to allow it to safely support a lift rather than having to use and move scaffolding around.

Runaway horse eludes custody for two and one-half hours, still at large at last report

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The horse had more than an estimated 100 acres to in which to run from officers.