Tag Archive for: extreme weather

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.…

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…

Catastrophic flooding kills 95 in Spain – National & International News – WED 20Oct2024

Catastrophic flooding kills 95 in Spain. UN chief warns of ethnic cleansing after Israeli strike kills nearly 100 in Gaza.  Russian drill simulates massive response to nuclear strike.

Beleaguered Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs – National & International News – TUE 15Oct2024

Beleaguered Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs. 92 still missing in N Carolina 3 weeks after Helene. Israel continues assaults on UN peacekeepers, Lebanon, and Gaza.

Milton weakens to Cat 3 ahead of landfall, but massive storm surge expected – National & International News – WED 9Oct2024

Milton weakens to Cat 3 ahead of landfall, but massive storm surge expected. Netanyahu threatens Lebanon with "destruction like Gaza," despite truce offer.
NEMiss.News Butterfly bowl

It’s easy to give animals & other creatures a little help during extreme heat – or any other time

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It is truly easy to give much needed assistance to the animals living around us during these days of extreme heat. Water is the key.

US mulls response to potential Iranian retaliation in Israel – National & International News – FRI 5Apr2024

4.8 magnitude earthquake on East Coast unexpectedly stirs climate debate. US mulls response to potential Iranian retaliation in Israel.
NEMiss.News Tornado touches down in New Albany

New Albany had no tornado warning before a confirmed EF-1 tornado touched down

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An EF-1 tornado is now confirmed to have touched down in New Albany early in the morning of March 15, 2024.

Senate unveils deal on border, Israel/Ukraine aid; House says “dead on arrival” – National & International News – MON 5Feb2024

Senate unveils deal on border, Israel/Ukraine aid; House says "dead on arrival". California facing catastrophic flooding, thousands without power.
NEMiss.News NAFD at roof collapse, Carter Ave

New Albany Fire and Rescue in Union Co. MS Goes Above and Beyond for Community Safety in State of Emergency.

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The New Albany MS community gets strong support from the NAFD during states of emergency.

TVA asks customers to conserve energy Tuesday evening January 16 into Wednesday morning

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TVA requests that customers conserve energy Tuesday evening January 16 into Wednesday morning as temperatures dip to extreme lows.

Death Valley, CA, now the hottest place on earth at 125.6 degrees F – National & International News – MON 17Jul2023

Death Valley, CA, now the hottest place on earth at 125.6 degrees F. GA high court rejects Trump bid to block election interference case. Expect grain prices to rise after Russia pulls out of Ukraine deal. Iran resurrects morality police headscarf patrol.
NEMiss.News Removing Mus from Main St.

Deadly storms brought damages, power outages to Union County, but no serious injuries

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There were damages and power problems to be reckoned with, but Union County weathered Friday's storms with no deaths or serious injuries.

UPDATED:Widespread damage from storm in New Albany, no reports of injuries thus far

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Strong local thunderstorms leave widespread damage and power failures in New Albany area.