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 Closes Schools Until April 17
UncategorizedThe Mississippi Department Education held a meeting on Thursday March 19, to discuss school closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Chairman Jason Dean said that the meeting was held via teleconference so board members could practice social distancing.
Governor…
A message to Stokes Supermarket friends & customers
EconomyNew Albany MS - Stokes Supermarket, the longest continually operating grocery retailer in Union County issued the following statement Wednesday, March 18, 2020:
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS
We know that many of you are frustrated…
Sack lunches are being “Packed with Love” in Potts Camp
Community, Featured NewsWith 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…
Dr. H. F. Mason discusses COVID-19 on WTVA
General NewsNortheast 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…
Baptist Union County, new visitor guidelines
Featured News, Health & WellnessNew 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),…
Union County Emergency Management needs economic loss information from businesses
Featured News, General NewsUnion County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton is trying to assess economic damage here due to the current situation.
He asks that all business owners answer the attached questions and return them to him by emailing the forms to…
All Union County offices locking doors, relying on phone contact
General NewsUnion County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton announced that, effective immediately, all county offices will lock their doors, closing public access to help prevent possible spread of the COVID-19 virus.
"Employees will be in the…
Union County officials announce more closings, restrictions due to virus
Government & PoliticsLocal officials continue to make adjustments to deal with and help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
No cases had been reported in Union County Monday morning but state officials did say a presumptive case had been reported in Monroe…
Lee County Sheriff Suspends Services
General News
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…
Coronavirus: We walk through the valley of the shadow of death, yet we fear not!
Opinion[su_quote]"...do not let us begin by exaggerating the novelty of our situation."
--C. S. Lewis
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By: Steve Patterson
COVID-19 is deadly serious. It is a global pandemic and all necessary precautions must be…
Walmart: Will less shopping time mean longer checkout lines?
Economy, Featured NewsNortheast 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.…
Anxious-looking Reeves declares state of emergency, asks churches not to meet
Featured News, General NewsNortheast 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…