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With schools closed in response to the coronavirus threat across our country, there are many families whose children may not be receiving enough nutritious meals. In Northeast Mississippi, many individuals and organizations are stepping up to the plate to help their friends and neighbors. Earlier this week, NEMiss.news was notified by Ms Joy Kimmons, of […]
Northeast MS – New Albany physician H. F. Mason will appear on WTVA, Channel 9, Tupelo. at 6:30 p.m. this evening, Wednesday, March 18. Dr. Mason, who is Chief Medical Officer at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, will be talking about the coronavirus and sensible measures to mitigate the spread of the disease. He will discuss […]
New Albany, MS Baptist Memorial Hospital has updated visitor guidelines in response to coronavirus disease 2019. Effective immediately: To protect patients and employees and help prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has updated its visitor guidelines. These new guidelines will start immediately and will limit: • Visitors with respiratory […]
Since mid February, NEMiss.news has been urging readers to prepare for the COVID-19 threat, and to make a plan to prepare to isolate themselves from the general public. This is the only way to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and slowing the speed of spread (mitigation) is the only way to keep […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From MS. Governor’s office March 16, 2020 JACKSON MS — March 16, 2020, Governor Tate Reeves signed two executive orders to further the state’s response to COVID-19 and aid Mississippians being impacted. Addressing Mississippians via Facebook Live, Governor Reeves announced the ongoing efforts working with state and local agencies to proactively […]
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has suspended visitations to all of its facilities until further notice. The decision came after consideration from local, state, and federal authorities. The department has been strongly advised to limit contact for the health of the inmates. Video visitation will still be available. Citizens are asked to visit www.citytelecoin.com […]
Northeast MS – Northeast Mississippi retail businesses were caught off guard with the threat of the coronavirus looming. People are stocking up on items in fear of possible quarantines. Area Walmart stores were not immune to the buying frenzy. At 11:00 pm Saturday, March 14, at the New Albany Walmart, shelves that usually hold staple […]
Northeast MS -Governor Tate Reeves announced a state of emergency Saturday afternoon, March 14, along with plans for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic in Mississippi. The governor appeared nervous as he read his statement from a teleprompter three days after the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the state. He had left the country […]
Tupelo, MS– Lee County officials have taken precautions when it comes to the threat of Corona virus. In a meeting this morning, Friday March 13, 2020, the Board of Supervisors decided to cancel programs for seniors at the multipurpose center. This was a measure taken because the senior population is more at risk. Lee County […]
Tupelo- The Lee County Board of Supervisors met on Friday morning despite multiple closing due to Corona virus threat. The meeting was business as usual. The only real exception being a vote to extend the contract for debris removal. Jeremy Britton, the Vice President for Custom Tree Care, addressed board members to discuss efforts to […]
Northeast MS -Crisis calls for decisive leadership. Whether the coronavirus threat is overblown or understated, America is in a crisis regarding how we cope with it. For a number of weeks our leaders have dithered rather than led in putting together a coherent response. Allowing for the fact that even leading medical scientists are far […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 12, 2020 ALL MACJC ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES POSTPONED AMID CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS BOONEVILLE, Miss. – The Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) has announced the immediate suspension of all athletic events, including competitions and practices, until March 30 based on the latest developments regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This includes […]
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