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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Northeast MS news Covid-19 update 3-29-20

MS Covid-19 update 2APR20: 3 0f 4 deaths in Northeast MS

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 Dr Dobbs regarding Shelter in Place order

Reeves finally orders statewide Shelter-in-Place for MS

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Late Wednesday afternoon, April 1, Governor Tate Reeves finally signed a new executive order establishing a statewide shelter-in-place for Mississippi. For weeks Reeves has claimed such strong action was not warranted. He had issued several…
Northeast MS news Covid-19 stats

MS Covid-19 Update: April 1, 2020

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 Tupelo Transit closed by positive Covid-19 case

Tupelo Transit closed until April 7 due to Covid-19 positive driver

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Tupelo MS - The City of Tupelo has announced that Tupelo Transit, operated by Northeast Community Services will be closed until April 7, 2020. A Tupelo Transit driver has tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus on Saturday March 28th. …
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How many will COVID-19 kill?

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Will the coronavirus kill 2.2-million Americans within the next six months? Or will only a million people die of the new virus before it runs it course in 12 to 18 months? How many Mississippians will die and how many will perish in the counties…
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MS Covid-19 update: March 31, 2020

About 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. Mississippi…
New Albany MS Health Dept 3-26-2020 statistics

MS Covid-19 update : March 30, 2020

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About 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. Mississippi…
Northeast MS news Covid-19 update 3-29-20

MS Covid-19 update: March 29, 2020

About 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. Mississippi…
Northeast MS news rare domestic travel advisory from CDC

Hinted-at quarantine turns into rare domestic travel advisory

Washington DC - Domestic travel advisory: Early yesterday, March 28,  President Trump hinted in a Tweet that he might place parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut under a short-term, enforced quarantine, perhaps as early as later the…

Steve Patterson: A eulogy to three old friends

      [su_quote]“I am a firm believer in the people. If given the TRUTH, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them to the real facts.” President Abraham Lincoln[/su_quote]     I…
Northeast MS news Covid-19 stats

MSDH Covid-19 update: March 28, 2020

About 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. Mississippi…
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Stokes Supermarket near normal, offers special services for vulnerable customers

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Things are not exactly normal, but are getting back to normal, at one of Northeast Mississippi’s longest established owner-operated grocery stores. “We still have a few empty shelves, but we’re getting back closer to normal,” said…