Tag Archive for: Covid-19 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…
concrete pad

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…
missing man mcquary

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.…
NEMiss.News Social Distancing Covid-19 update

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…
NEMiss.News Social Distancing Covid-19 update

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…
NEMiss.News Social Distancing Covid-19 update

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…
NEMiss.news Stupid is as stupid does.

Steve Patterson: Forrest Gump’s mama was right,“Stupid is as stupid does!”

Someday, I’m going to die. Guess what? So are you! How will it happen? I don’t know. A falling meteorite is not likely to strike me, but I guess it’s possible. A lightning strike could take me out, although that’s…
NEMiss.news Weekly covid summary 5-18-20

Things looking generally better: Weekly Covid summary 18May20:

New Albany MS Downward percentages continue both statewide for and locally, for Northeast Mississippi. Though, as expected, raw numbers of new cases and deaths continue to climb, the percentage of increase in new cases and deaths has declined.…
NEMiss.news Business as usual

Is it too early for business as usual in Mississippi?

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Nineteen days after Governor Tate Reeves' "Safer at Home" order became public, it appears that much of Northeast Mississippi believes "Business as Usual" is the executive order in effect. Parking lots are jammed, few masks are being used (even…
NEMiss.news Baptist resumes all services

Baptist resumes surgeries and testing

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The full range of hospital services is again available at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County (BMHUC). Elective surgeries and other non-emergency procedures had been deferred for several weeks under COVID-19 guidelines. Those restrictions…
NEMiss.news Social distancing stay safe

There is no “all clear” signal yet: Covid-19 Weekly Review 11May20

The weekly statistics are in, and statewide reports show Mississippi's percentage increase of new cases is trending  generally downward. Whether those trends are enough to withstand the reopening of the economy depends on how well Mississippians…
NEMiss.news Where is my government?

Steve Patterson: Now they ask, “Where is my Government?”

[su_quote]"Our constitution entitles us to a government that protects and promotes our general welfare! We should accept no less." ---Steve Patterson[/su_quote]   I have a friend down in Winston County who hates government. He hates…
NEMiss.news Gunn, Reeves and Hosemann announce agreement on CARES funds

Legislative leaders win; Reeves backs down

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After weeks of asserting that he had the sole authority to spend $1.25-billion in federal coronavirus relief money, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves cried “uncle” today. Reeves had apparently hoped to follow precedents set by some former…
NEMiss.news State Health Officer Dobbs

When will life be normal? Covid weekly trends 4May20

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Predictions by public health experts about when the coronavirus pandemic would peak in Mississippi have proven wrong. It was most recently estimated that the pandemic would peak in Mississippi last week. However, new cases and deaths late last…
NEMiss.news Delbert Hosemann to battle for CARES spending

Legislature likely to strip Reeves of CARES money spending authority

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Mississippi legislative leaders intend to return to Jackson Monday, May 4, to seize $1.25-billion in federal money from the hands of Tate Reeves, the Republican governor. The legislators fled Jackson in mid-March because of the coronavirus…
NEMiss.news Social distancing

MS Covid-19 update 27APR20: though slowing, MS passes 6000 cases

About the case count: The MS Department of Health currently updates its map and statistics each morning with test results from the previous day that were reported by 6:00 PM that day. Outside laboratories also report positive test results,…
Northeast MS news Covid-19 stats

MS Covid-19 update 26APR20: MS nearing 6000 cases mark

About the case count: The MS Department of Health currently updates its map and statistics each morning with test results from the previous day that were reported by 6:00 PM that day. Outside laboratories also report positive test results,…
NEMiss.News Social Distancing Covid-19 update

MS Covid-19 update 25APR20: MS cases, deaths rise more than yesterday

About the case count: The MS Department of Health currently updates its map and statistics each morning with test results from the previous day that were reported by 6:00 PM that day. Outside laboratories also report positive test results,…