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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…
concrete pad

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.…
New Albany city election

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 city election

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…
New Albany city election

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…

Candidates’ Forum draws large crowd of interested voters

The Republican Women's Club hosted a bipartisan candidates' forum at the Union County Courthouse on Monday evening, April 24th. Sue Morrison, President of the Republican Women's Club handled the evening's official duties, and Daniel Sparks,…
New Albany Calico Mushroom

City Aldermen discuss zoning, signage and hiring at April meeting

At the April 4th New Albany Board of Aldermen meeting, local resident Ms Carolyn Spight came before the board requesting to replace her existing double wide manufactured home on Bratton Road with a new one. Her current housing was grandfathered…
Morgan White Agency officers

Union County group health insurance drama, Part II 

A story NAnewsweb.com posted Feb. 28th about the Union County board contracting for group health insurance has brought many comments and questions. http://nanewsweb.com/union-county-taxpayers-save-big-money-on-county-employee-health-insurance/ The…

PSC’s Fix a Leak Week message can save you $$$

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI - (March 20, 2015) – As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ongoing We’re for Water campaign, this year’s Fix a Leak Week encourages Americans to help put a stop to the more than 1 trillion…
downtown New Albany junkyard cleared

Downtown New Albany junkyard cleared of most vehicles

Most of more than 100 disabled motor vehicles in a junkyard within rock-throwing distance of downtown New Albany's primary business district have been removed. NAnewsweb.com first reported on January 23, 2017, that  the owner of the cars…
Union County Courthouse

County board: no Union County bridges to be closed

New Albany, MS- No rural bridges in Union County are among the 100 in Mississippi the federal government has ruled must be closed because they are unsafe. Last week the Federal Highway Administration announced that 100 bridges around Mississippi…
New Albany city election

Final qualifier completes New Albany city election slate

The final candidate for this year's city election tossed his hat in the ring mere minutes before the closing bell rang on qualifiers for the May 2nd municipal election. Jerry Shiverdecker qualified as a Democrat to run for the Alderman-at-Large…
New Albany city election

Presley warns of “grandchildren” scam targeting elderly Mississippians

Nettleton, MS– Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley wants consumers to be aware of a serious telephone scam which specifically targets the elderly. Recently, constituents have reported receiving calls telling them…
New Albany city election

New Albany Chief of Police position now contested in upcoming city election

New Albany, MS- Paul Voyles qualified this morning for Chief of Police in the upcoming city election. He has been with the Police Department since November of 2011.  Mr. Voyles also submitted his resignation letter to the Chief. Voyles…
Union County Supervisors

Union County taxpayers save big money on county employee health insurance

New Albany, MS- During the coming year Union County taxpayers will spend $260,198 less for health insurance coverage for county employees than they paid during the last 12 months. It was the first time in at least a dozen years that the county…
First Public safety coalition

Mississippi forms first Public Safety Coalition

New Albany's Deputy Fire Chief, Mark Whiteside provided the following information to NAnewsweb.com: Today I proudly announce the FIRST EVER Public Safety Coalition! Created to form one strong voice to represent all aspects of first responders…
New Albany city election

Alderman-at-Large Candidate joins city election slate (2-17)

New Albany, MS-  The most recent to enter the city election field is Larry Dykes. Dykes qualified for Alderman At Large. He lives at 106 Garfield, which is Ward 1. The city election will be held Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017. Candidates for…