Tag Archive for: Mississippi news

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.…

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…

Fossil Road Show a big hit once again at Union County Heritage Museum

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Annual Fossil Road Show drew a large and enthusiastic crowd of all ages at the Union County Heritage Museum.

New faces and promotions at NAFD

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A new full-time firefighter and several promotions at the New Albany Fire Department.

Utah school district bans “sex-ridden” Bible for “vulgarity and violence” – National & International News – Mon 5Jun2023

Utah school district bans "sex-ridden" Bible for "vulgarity and violence". Suit: Mississippi law requiring protest permits infringes 1st Amendment rights. Train crash in India kills nearly 300 people.

Two inmates escape from Mississippi jail where four escaped last month – National & International News – TUE 30May2023

Two inmates escape from Mississippi jail where four escaped last month. Debt ceiling bill passes major hurdle despite grumblings from far-right. Iran tries journalists who covered death of woman that sparked mass protests.

Mississippi boy, 11, shot by police after calling for help – National & International News – THU 25May2023

Mississippi boy, 11, shot by police after calling for help. Oath Keepers founder Rhodes gets 18 years for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy. Colombia: Search continues for 4 children wandering jungle for 3 weeks after plane crash.

Plans discussed to improve internet access in Union County, statewide – May 18, 2023

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NALGW's Bill Mattox and Sally Doty of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) discuss plans to improve internet and broadband access in Union County and elsewhere in the state.

Mississippi will be among hardest hit states if US defaults on debt – National & International News – FRI 12May2023

Mississippi will be among hardest hit states if US defaults on debt. Object that crashed into New Jersey bedroom is a 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite.  Turkish election: Erdogan faces biggest challenge yet to his 20-year rule. 

Tornados kill 4 in Missouri; expect storms in Mississippi all day today and overnight till midday tomorrow – National & International News – WED 5Apr2023

Tornados kill 5 in Missouri; expect storms in Mississippi after 2pm and overnight till midday tomorrow. Israeli soldiers storm mosque during Ramadan.

Biden to visit Rolling Fork, MS, on Friday, with more storms expected – National & International News – THU 30Mar2023

Biden to visit Rolling Fork, MS, tomorrow, with more storms expected. Another fiery train derailment in Minnesota. Mexico opens homicide investigation after deadly migrant center fire.

Years of recovery ahead for Rolling Fork, MS, after tornado – National & International News – MON 27Mar2023

Years of recovery ahead for Rolling Fork, MS. Nashville: Trans shooter kills 3 staff, 3 children at Christian school. Israel: Netanyahu pauses judicial reforms after massive protests.

Over half of Mississippians struggling to pay household bills, the most in the nation – National & International News – FRI 17Mar2023

Over half of Mississippians struggling to pay household bills, the most in the nation. FAA seeks to address string of near-collisions at US airports. Poland, Slovakia to send Soviet-era jets to Ukraine.

Smith County, MS: Black man found decapitated after saying he was chased by white men; Sheriff says ‘no foul play’ – National & International News – THU 16Mar2023

In October 2022, a young Black man went missing after calling to telling his mother white men were chasing him in three trucks. When his body was later found, authorities said they didn't suspect foul play. His family disagrees. What really happened in Taylorsville, MS?