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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…
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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.…
NEMiss.news Dr Dobbs regarding Shelter in Place order

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…
NEMiss.news Dr Dobbs regarding Shelter in Place order

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…
NEMiss.news Dr Dobbs regarding Shelter in Place order

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…

Governor extends shelter in place, slightly eases non-essential business rules

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Renae Eze April 17, 2020   JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that he is extending the statewide shelter-in-place by 7 days, while providing some ability for “non-essential” businesses…

Fire department adjusting to existing with pandemic

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Many businesses are cutting back or closing entirely during the coronavirus pandemic but one entity that cannot do that is the New Albany Fire Department. Even reducing the number of firefighters could imperil the preservation of life or protection…

Union fire coordinator and EMA issue information on storm shelter use during possible severe weather Sunday

Because of the likelihood of severe weather this Easter Sunday, Union County Fire Coordinator Butch Cobb and Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton have issued protocols concerning community storm shelter use in light of the CDC guidelines…

Governor issues no-exemption burn ban for state

At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, with no exemptions, effective immediately. The burn ban will remain in effect until further notice.…
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How Mississippi’s governor undermined efforts to contain the corona virus.

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Editor’s note: Mississippi is once again the subject of unfavorable national press attention. This time it’s the result of the actions (or inactions) of one man. Alert Mississippians have already read here and elsewhere about the tardy and…

New Albany board extends emergency orders for 30 days, emphasizes need for distancing

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New Albany aldermen ratified Mayor Tim Kent’s emergency orders concerning the coronavirus pandemic and extended them for 30 more days at their April meeting. The orders were set to expire April 7. While the mayor has authority to issue…

Lee County Board Meeting Was Phoned In

Tupelo- The Lee County Board of Supervisors met on April 6, in what was a first for the county. Although several of the members were present the meeting was held by teleconference. All other participants called a central phone number to join…

Union supervisors issue church order, say county still functioning

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Union County government continues to function in the face of the pandemic, albeit with skeleton office staffs and some employees working from home. Officials are still having to deal with social distancing problems, however. The board of…
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Officials now saying what others long knew: We all should be wearing masks.

MSDH News: COVID-19: Masks Now Recommended for Personal, Public Protection Mississippi State Department of Health   JACKSON, Miss. – Given the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, and the increased risk of exposure…

City of New Albany order concerns church services

New Albany Mayor Tim Kent has issued an order to clarify some issues concerning religious services during the coronavirus pandemic. This is essentially the same order approved by the Union County Board of Supervisors and reminds everyone…

Local Census participation better than most areas

Somewhat lost in the widespread coverage relating to the coronavirus is the fact that Wednesday, April 1, is Census Day. The constitutionally-mandated population count occurs every 10 years and the numbers determine a variety of things including…
NEMiss.news Dr Dobbs regarding Shelter in Place order

Reeves finally orders statewide Shelter-in-Place for MS

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Late Wednesday afternoon, April 1, Governor Tate Reeves finally signed a new executive order establishing a statewide shelter-in-place for Mississippi. For weeks Reeves has claimed such strong action was not warranted. He had issued several…