Tag Archive for: General election

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.…

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…

NEMiss.News endorses Brandon Presley: The only proven public servant running for Governor

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Why NEMiss.News endorses Brandon Presley for Governor of the State of Mississippi
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2023 Primary results in three Republican runoffs, uncontested races continue to rise

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There will be three Republican runoff races on August 29.
NEMiss.News Vote

Noon Saturday is deadline for absentee voting for June 8 general election

The election will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, with voting at the community center.

Election officials concerned about very low absentee voting so far

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Absentee voters still have a couple of weeks left, the small number of contested races remaining may not incite enough interest to send them to the polls.

All New Albany incumbents win their primaries but some still face opponents in June

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No runoffs will be needed in the political party contests that drew about 33 percent of the voters.

Nov. 3 medical marijuana initiative may be confusing: Sample Ballot

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The secretary of state has approved the ballot for the Nov. 3 general election and it’s a safe bet that people are going to be confused by the section concerning medical marijuana. They may have questions about the initiative on statewide…

Lengthy election process should end tomorrow, Nov 3

What has been ten full months of unusually intense electioneering in Union County is about to end with the Nov. 3rd general election. Local voters will vote in 15 statewide or legislative races, 16 contests for Union County offices and on competing…