Government & Politics

Only one Union County road remains closed due to flooding - June 11, 2021

Following the heavy rains two days ago, at least 40 county roads were... (Read more)

County finalizes purchase of office space for district attorney - June 10, 2021

The supervisors also approved payment for the new E-911 emergency telephone system and a grant request for funds to clean... (Read more)

City going back to restart in Fred’s renovation as municipal center project - June 10, 2021

Officials hope to rebid the revised Fred's project in about three... (Read more)

NEMiss.News Independent Parks Smith wins Ward 1

New Albany municipal election 2021 results - June 9, 2021

With less than 20% of registered voters turning out, incumbents and Republicans fared well in this year's elections, as expected.... (Read more)

Last-minute Election Day reminders - June 8, 2021

Many may be unaware of prohibitions against photographing ballots, loitering near polling places or campaigning too closer to... (Read more)

A look at New Albany’s mayoral race - June 7, 2021

Four-term mayor Kent is running as a Republican after changing from the Democratic Party and challenger James Dean is running... (Read more)

Lower costs , better health care benefits for city workers - June 6, 2021

A unanimous vote of the New Albany Board of Aldermen awarded insurance contracts, effective June 1, 2021, for city workers... (Read more)

Tupelo police need help in finding stolen church van - June 4, 2021

If anyone has any information please call Crime Stoppers of NE MS @ 800-773-TIPS... (Read more)

VA plans expansion of benefits for disability claims for conditions related to certain toxic exposures including Agent Orange - June 4, 2021

VA is initiating rulemaking to consider adding respiratory conditions, which may include asthma, sinusitis, and rhinitis, to the list of... (Read more)

A look at New Albany’s First and Second ward alderman races - June 1, 2021

Ward 1 and Ward 2 Alderman candidates in the June 8 city election give their thoughts on the race and... (Read more)

Moss Hill Drive resurfacing may take place next week after delay - May 28, 2021

Street repairs have been delayed due to difficulty in finding contractors and asphalt... (Read more)

Memorial Day closings and garbage pickup changes - May 26, 2021

Garbage collection in the county outside the city limits will not change... (Read more)

Click It or Ticket campaign will see increased seatbelt enforcement through holiday - May 25, 2021

Increased seatbelt use is tied to lower crash deaths but too many still die from lack of using... (Read more)

Election officials concerned about very low absentee voting so far - May 25, 2021

Absentee voters still have a couple of weeks left, the small number of contested races remaining may not incite enough... (Read more)

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House sends Reeves letter requesting assurance that MDES funds only go to legitimate claims - May 22, 2021

The House of Representatives pointed out that some states are refusing excess unemployment funds and requested the governor to make... (Read more)