Tag Archive for: Lee County MS
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…
A Saltillo marijuana dispensary raided, owner arrested and charged
Featured News, General NewsA Saltillo medical marijuana dispensary raided, owner arrested for multiple charges.
Northeast MS hail and wind storm Monday afternoon May 2nd
General NewsA fierce hail storm blew through New Albany and the surrounding area on the afternoon of May 2, 2022. Large wind-driven stones stones fell first, then smaller stones blanketed the ground in many places.
Wednesday storm causes significant property damage but no injuries in northeast Mississippi
Featured News, General NewsHeavy thunderstorms blew through Northeast Mississippi Wednesday evening, bringing winds, rain and tornado sirens throughout the area.
Union County and New Albany fire fighters kept busy Tuesday
Featured News, General NewsLocal fire departments fought fires all over the county on Tuesday, February 16, and are encouraging everyone to remember that dry conditions and gusty winds can quickly create problems.
BNA Bank announces promotions
Economy, Featured NewsBNA Bank of New Albany, MS, recently announced four new promotions.
Lee County Sheriff’s officers arrest 14-year old for making threat of violent act at an unspecified north Mississippi school.
Featured News, General NewsFourteen year old arrested after federal cell phone surveillance intercepted a suspected threat of violence at a school.
BNA Bank breaks ground on new plaza in downtown Tupelo
Economy, Featured NewsConstruction is already underway for BNA Bank's new plaza in downtown Tupelo. The building will house BNA's third banking location in Tupelo, and has space for a variety of other tenants.
Mass murder, slow snow removal draw comment at Tupelo City Council meeting
Featured News, Government & PoliticsHard to believe that a snow removal complaint was a topic of discussion at the August 3, 2021 Tupelo City Council meeting. However, every citizen has the right to come before the city "fathers" on most any topic of interest or discontent- no matter what the current temperature may be.
Harold Ray: An Unlikely Start to be Legendary Sheriff
OpinionOn the 20th anniversary of his death, former Lee County Sheriff Harold Ray Presley, is remembered by his nephew, Brandon Presley. Against all odds, Harold Ray rose above his rough beginnings to become the Sheriff of Lee County, Mississippi, where he battled drug problems and encouraged drop-outs to better their lives by getting their GED.
Much of north Mississippi was spared power failures suffered elsewhere in the state
Featured News, General NewsMother Nature was a bit kinder to north Mississippi than to some other regions, many of whom experienced severe power outages.
Sadie J. Holland
Featured News, People
Her family is famous in Northeast Mississippi for treating all people equally.
Rich or poor, regardless of race, religion or pedigree, the Hollands of Lee County are famous for stubbornly insisting that everyone be treated…
Lee County Sheriff Warns of Scam Calls
General NewsTupelo- The Lee County Sheriff’s office released a statement saying that they have received several calls about a new scam. The scammers are telling residents that they are with the Sheriff’s Department. People are being told they have outstanding…