Tag Archive for: Mississippi

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…

Trump sets up judicial branch clash over deportations – National & International News – MON 17Mar2025
National & International NewsTrump sets up judicial branch clash over deportations.
At least 42 dead (6 in MS) after tornadoes sweep 9 states.
**BREAKING**: Israel resumes air strikes on Gaza, despite ceasefire.
US strikes in Yemen kill 53, including 5 children.

Severe weather today (Saturday) throughout the state! Thunder storms, likely tornadoes, high winds, hail
Featured News, General NewsBe sure your phones and other devices are fully charged and that you pay close attention to local weather reports for timely information. Know where your safe place in your home or your nearest storm shelter is!

Severe weather, potential tornadoes throughout Mississippi tonight and tomorrow – National & International News – FRI 14Mar2025
National & International NewsSevere weather on the way tonight and tomorrow.
Senate passes funding bill to avert potential government shutdown.
After Qatar talks, Hamas announces it will release American hostage.

South braces for severe storms, possible tornadoes on Tuesday – National & International News – MON 3Mar2025
National & International NewsSouth braces for severe storms, possible tornadoes on Tuesday.
Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada to go into effect Tuesday.
Israel breaks ceasefire deal, blocks aid to Gaza.

58 rescued from TN hospital roof amid Helene flooding – National & International News – 27Sep2024
National & International News58 rescued from TN hospital roof amid Helene flooding.
Trump meets Zelensky in NY, wants deal that's "good for both sides".
Israel strikes Beirut in attempt to assassinate longtime Hezbollah leader.

DOJ opens civil rights probe of Rankin Co. Sheriff’s Dept. after torture of two Black men last year – National & International News – THU 19Sep2024
National & International NewsDOJ opens civil rights probe of Rankin Co. Sheriff's Dept. after torture of two Black men last year
Two Georgia women have died due to anti-abortion laws.

Polls, pundits declare Harris “winner” of debate – National & International News – WED 11Sep2024
National & International NewsPolls, pundits declare Harris "winner" of debate.
Hurricane Francine hits Louisiana as Category 2. Emergency also declared in Mississippi.

Mississippi-born actor James Earl Jones dead at 93 – National & International News – MON 9Sep2024
National & International NewsMississippi-born actor James Earl Jones dead at 93.
New polls show Trump with slight lead over Harris ahead of debate.

White House doubles down on Biden run even as more Dems look elsewhere – National & International News – WED 3Jul2024
National & International NewsWhite House doubles down on Biden run even as more Dems look elsewhere.
Reporter who helped expose MS welfare scandal may be jailed for refusing to reveal sources.

UK PM Sunak calls early elections, which some call “a gamble” – National & International News – WED 22May2024
National & International NewsGraceland saved? "Fake" company apparently withdraws foreclosure claim.
Poultry company sued for Mississippi teen's death had 4 teens working in Alabama plant.
UK PM Sunak calls early elections, which some call "a gamble".

Autoworkers union faces second big test in the South this week – National & International News – MON 13Apr2024
National & International NewsUAW faces second big test in the South this week.
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen takes stand in hush-money trial.
Israel targets marked UN vehicle in Rafah, kills foreign UN worker.

Mississippi police officer charged for forcing inmate to lick urine off floor – National & International News – THU 14Mar2024
National & International NewsMississippi police officer charged for forcing inmate to lick urine off floor.
European Commission accused of "bankrolling" dictators to halt migrant flows.