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…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
Schools
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…
New Albany High School names Hall as Head Baseball Coach
SportsThe New Albany School Board approved the hiring of Buddy Hall as Head Baseball Coach at New Albany High School on Thursday, May 17. Hall served as Interim Head Coach this spring at New Albany High School
“Coach Hall did a tremendous job…
New Albany football players team up for the community
SportsNew Albany football team members cleaned up several lawns on Adams Street, Thursday, Feb. 8th.
The Bulldogs did the work as a community service project, raking up and bagging leaves.
The players also cleaned leaves and trash from the…
New Albany sports venues may host thousands this weekend
SportsThree major sporting events are expected to bring a great many visitors to the Fair and Friendly City's sports venues this weekend. The three events, including a cross-country track meet with 800 to 1000 runners, a fifty-team baseball tournament…
Former New Albany coach enters National Coaches Hall of Fame
SportsBen Jones, who coached at New Albany (then W.P. Daniel) High School, was inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) 2017 Hall of Fame on June 20th.
His successful New Albany stint was Coach Jones' last stop…
Northeast softball team appears in consecutive national polls, first time ever
Sports The Northeast Mississippi Community College softball team continues to make history at the midway point of its bounce back 2017 campaign. The Tigers checked in at No. 17 in the second National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division…
Lady Bulldog signs with Itawamba Community College
SportsNAHS Lady Bulldog soccer player, Cynthia Betancourt, signed to play with Itawamba Community College on November 4. Pictured front row l-r: Jeannette Betancourt, Cynthia Betancourt, Jose Betancourt; back row l-r: NAHS Athletic Director…
Williams affirms Ole Miss commitment at HSFN signing day special
SportsRIDGELAND, Miss. - One of the most prized prospects on the Northeast Mississippi Community College football team announced his future home at a brand new statewide extravaganza.
Brenden Williams affirmed his commitment to the University of…
Northeast’s Wright ends historic season with coaching honors
SportsColorado Springs, Colo. - Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Cord Wright has received a pair of awards for directing one of the most successful seasons in the history of the men’s basketball program.
Wright was selected as both…
Northeast Tigers Win Region 23 Championship
SportsTIGERS WIN REGION 23 CHAMPIONSHIP WITH UNBELIEVABLE FINISH
The Northeast Mississippi Community College men's basketball program is adding a new trophy to the already full display case within the brand new Earline "Woodsie" Woods Hospitality…
Booneville’s Northeast Clinches National Tournament Berth
SportsThe Northeast Mississippi Community College men’s basketball team is returning to its home-away-from-home after a 15-year hiatus.
The Tigers qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Tournament…
Lady Tigers For Life Plans Reunion For Ford’s Teams
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Booneville, Miss. - Ricky Ford established the Northeast Mississippi Community College women’s basketball team as a consistent championship contender across four decades in the City of Hospitality.
First-year Lady Tigers head…
Nine Northeast Tigers picked for annual All-Star Game
SportsSeveral 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…