Tag Archive for: coronavirus

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…

Mississippi now third worst in US in COVID deaths per thousand; northeast Mississippi slightly worse than state average

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Governor Tate Reeves proudly proclaims himself a “numbers guy,” yet he is choosing to be blissfully unaware of this vital statistic: Mississippi is now the third worst state in the US in COVID-19 deaths per 1000 of population. Northeast Mississippi's counties are worse than the state averages.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Fair poster 2021

Union County Fair Board planning to hold event again this July

  The Union County Fair Board is taking an optimistic approach and scheduling a fair again this year in hopes we will be past the need for so much quarantining, social distancing and perhaps mask wearing. They have set the dates as…

Some government offices restoring service after closing due to COVID this past week

All New Albany and Union County schools returned to traditional classroom settings Monday and some government offices cautiously began restoring services. New Albany City Hall was open with limited access. If you have questions call 662-534-1010. The…

Increased COVID leads to more local government office closings UPDATED

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Update: It was learned late Monday that the Union County Heritage Museum has been added to the list of closings. Because two of the staff are positive for the virus the museum will be closed until at least Dec. 1. Original story: The…

City schools report 28 positive student, 14 staff COVID tests for 13-week period

The New Albany School District has provided a COVID-19 update through November. It says the district remains committed to the safety and health of its students and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding the importance of keeping…

Ingomar, East Union schools switch to virtual schedule through Thanksgiving holiday

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Union County School Superintendent Russell Taylor confirmed to NEMiss.news that Ingomar Attendance Center will switch to its virtual class schedule through Thanksgiving holiday week. East Union Attendance Center has been on a virtual schedule…
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New Albany Christmas parade cancelled due to COVID

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Mayor Tim Kent said Monday morning that the New Albany Christmas Parade has been cancelled for this year. The community Christmas tree lighting set for this Thursday will go on as scheduled, however. "We've been talking about it a couple…

Highest-risk Mississippians could see COVID vaccine next month

Multiple news sources are reporting that the recently-announced Pfizer coronavirus vaccine could be available on a limited basis in Mississippi as soon as next month. This came through a briefing by state health officer Dr. Thomas Dodds and…

Flu, overshadowed by COVID-19, still remains a serious health threat

So much emphasis has been placed on dealing with the coronavirus that the danger of the older, more established, influenza has been somewhat overshadowed. It still is as much a threat as ever, if not more so. The Centers for Disease Control…

Chancellor’s ruling to expand voting should have little real effect, officials say

A Hinds County chancery court judge issued a ruling Wednesday ostensibly broadening conditions under which a person may use an absentee ballot, but local court officials don’t think it will make any real difference for voters. A group of…

Voters scared of virus clamor for absentee ballots

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One of the side effects of the coronavirus pandemic is concern about potential danger during the Nov. 3 general election. Many people appear to be worried about possible exposure to the virus if they vote in the election in person. Circuit…

NA school staff changes include new athletic director

New Albany schools report retirements and new hires