Tag Archive for: coronavirus

Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…

Mississippi death toll climbs today
Health & WellnessThe Mississippi State Department of Health updated Mississippi's coronavirus death toll this evening.
As of 6:15 PM on Wednesday March 25, the Mississippi death toll stands at 5.
Earlier today the third person to die in Mississippi of…

City of New Albany clarifies rules concerning church activities
Featured News, Government & PoliticsThe mayor and governor each issued orders Tuesday limiting occupancy in non-essential businesses to 10 or fewer people.
Church services were listed as essential but that does not mean they are exempt from other rules.
The order still requires…

MS Covid-19 Update 3-25-2020
Featured News, Health & WellnessAbout the case count: The MS Department of Health currently updates its map and statistics each morning with test results from the previous day. Outside laboratories also report positive test results, which are included the totals.
As of…

FYI – Federal tax filing deadline extended to July 15, 2020
Featured News, General NewsWashington DC - In case you missed it amongst all the other news flying around these days:
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced on March 21st that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended…

MS COVID-19 3-24-2020: cases rise steeply
General NewsAbout the case count: The MS Department of Health currently updates its map and statistics each morning with test results from the previous day. Outside laboratories also report positive test results, which are included the totals.
As of…

New Albany close to ordering shutdown in face of public’s ignoring advice to stay at home
Featured News, Health & WellnessNew Albany officials considering much stronger restrictions to mitigate COVID-19 spread
City officials may be close to ordering a shelter-in-place or quarantine for New Albany, because they feel many people are still not taking the situation…

MS’s current COVID-19 case statistics, MS testing sites
General NewsJackson, MS - The Mississippi State Department of Health updated coronavirus statistics for Mississippi. As of 6 PM on March 22, 2020, there were 42 new positive cases of COVID-10 in Mississippi. That brings total positive cases to 249.…

Union County supervisors locking doors to all offices
Featured News, Government & PoliticsAdditional restrictions imposed on access to Union County buildings
The Union County Board of Supervisors has further restricted access to county buildings to help protect employees and the public from the spread of the coronavirus. “The…

STAY HOME: MS COVID-19 cases climb, first Pontotoc case reported
Featured News, Health & WellnessThe Mississippi Department of Health's daily report shows a continuing increase of positive coronavirus cases. This morning, the report lists a total of 207 cases statewide, an increase of 67 from yesterday’s report. The Mississippi death…

Health department confirms first COVID-19 case in Union County
Health & WellnessThe Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Union County.
They released the following:
"With more testing taking place across the state by MSDH and private labs, we're seeing a jump in new cases.…

New Albany officials order restaurant dining rooms closed
Featured News, General NewsCity of New Albany orders restaurants to close dining rooms
New Albany officials have ordered all restaurants in the city to close in-facility dining effective at midnight Friday, March 20. Restaurants may offer curbside or delivery service.
The…

Tupelo government orders “social distancing” restrictions on restaurants, other retailers
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo MS - With respect to the coronavirus pandemic, the City of Tupelo has ordered "social distancing" restrictions on when and how restaurants in Northeast Mississippi’s largest city may operate.
For the short term the city’s proclamation…