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.…

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…

FBI: No charges recommended against White in Ole Miss arrest incident

The FBI says blows struck during an arrest at an Ole Miss football game will result in no action against New Albany policeman Brock White. Tony Farese, an attorney for White say he has been informed that the FBI will recommend no action against…

Authorities identify pedestrian killed on I-22 in New Albany /Updated

Authorities have identified the pedestrian struck and killed about 10 p.m. Tuesday night, Dec. 8th, on Interstate-22 as Terry Biggs. Biggs, a 55-year-old African-American male, is believed to be a local resident. He was struck by multiple…

Language archaeologist discusses work to preserve Chickasaw language

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A "language archaeologist" told  60 people gathered for a noon luncheon meeting today at the Union County Heritage Museum how the Tallahatchie River got its name. John Payne Dyson has devoted about 20 years to researching the language of the…

Santa to visit the Union Co. Heritage Museum December 12th

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UPDATED: See photo gallery of Santa's visit at: Santa visits the museum Santa and Christmas Crafts will be at the Union County Heritage Museum on Saturday , December 12 from 10 – 12 noon. The public is invited to this free annual  event…

NAES first graders participated in an alphabet blog this semester

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Alphabet Blog Hop Christy Littlejohn & Kelsey Epting’s 1st grade class at New Albany Elementary School has participated in an Alphabet Blog Hop this semester. First grade and kindergarten from across the country participated…

City Board of Aldermen meeting, December 1, 2015

During a relatively brief December 1st meeting, the Board of Aldermen bought a dog and a fire truck and heard a complaint about rundown property. Residents of the 300 block of East Main Street complained about what they called the run down…

State Senator Browning visits NAES class

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State Senator Nickey Browning was recently a guest speaker in Alex Turner's first grade classroom at New Albany Elementary School.  Browning discussed his job and gave facts about the Capitol.  He presented each student with a Mississippi…

Bullpup Pride award winners for November 16th

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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of November 16.                         Pictured…

Luncheon with Books set for December 15th

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In keeping with the Christmas season Jill Shaw will do a presentation on Mary the mother of Jesus for Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith library in New Albany. Luncheon with Books will be held Tuesday, December 15 beginning with…

Nine Northeast Tigers picked for annual All-Star Game

Several Northeast Mississippi Community College football players are set to represent their team and institution on the field of competition for one last occasion. Nine Tigers were chosen to participate in the Mississippi Association of Community…

The Unlikeliest Christmas

Editor's Note:  Great energy and a good education; success both in business and public service; family and countless friends; financial security; deep Christian faith-- Steve Patterson had an abundant measure of the good life. Then an unpleasant…

The Thrilla in Mississippi?

Several lawyers in north Mississippi should have a very nice Christmas if they all collect fees from a piddling case that grows day by day. It started at an Ole Miss football game in Oxford the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. Near the…