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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…
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.

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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.
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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.

Union County Courthouse gets new oaks to replace damaged 110-year-old ones

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The Union County Courthouse lawn now has ten new pin oak trees, approximately replacing the 110-year-old trees removed in June 2018, thanks to a grant from Keep America/Mississippi Beautiful and the Community Recovery Tree Planting project. Over…

Convicted kidnapper and Foote murderer’s Supreme Court bid fails

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The Mississippi Supreme Court has refused to hear the case of convicted murderer and kidnapper Albert Lee McDonald who shot five people, killing two who were well-known New Albany residents. Briefly, the court said McDonald’s motion was…

Trees returning to courthouse square thanks to grant

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The Union County Courthouse Square will soon see trees again, according to New Albany Main Street Manager Billye Jean Stroud. She said the Main Street Association has been awarded a grant through the Keep America/Mississippi Beautiful and…

New Albany Wal-Mart will be giving COVID vaccine this week

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The New Albany Wal-Mart is one of 31 Mississippi Wal-Marts that will be giving COVID-19 vaccinations. Signup is expected to begin today with actual vaccinations to start Friday. Appointments are likely to go quickly, however, because each…
Valentine to the past NEMiss.News

Another Valentine for two voices from my past

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  A recent discovery, found while sorting through piles of my past, made me remember many reasons why I loved growing up in Memphis. Unfortunately, the treasure is undated, but I know by life circumstances that it was created sometime…

City ready to take bids on renovation of former Fred’s building for municipal complex

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  After nearly a year of planning and preparation, light, gas and water manager Bill Mattox formally received permission Tuesday for architect Ross Barkley to advertise for bids on the renovation of what will turn the former Fred’s…
Union C. Supervisors 2-1-2021 NEMiss.News

County provides employees with paid coronavirus leave time

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  The Union County Board of Supervisors approved a new coronavirus leave policy Monday, in compliance with House Bill 1647 passed by the legislature this past year. The bill deals with leave due to disasters or emergencies. Board…
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19 candidates, seven offices and four days to deadline

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  With four days left to qualify, New Albany now has 19 people seeking the city’s seven elective offices. The only candidate without an opponent is incumbent Chief of Police Chris Robertson. The deadline to qualify is 5 p.m. this…