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…
Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday July 28th-29th, 2023
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Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday July 28th-29th, 2023
The Mississippi’s s 2023 Sales Tax Holiday will take place between 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 28 and midnight on Saturday, July 29. Selections of clothing, shoes, accessories…
Tornados kill 4 in Missouri; expect storms in Mississippi all day today and overnight till midday tomorrow – National & International News – WED 5Apr2023
National & International NewsTornados 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
National & International NewsBiden 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.
Pearl Harbor veteran, 101, returns on 80th anniversary of attack – National & International News – TUE 7Dec2021
National & International NewsPearl Harbor veteran, 101, returns on 80th anniversary of attack. DOJ closes Emmett Till probe with no new charges. Fears rise Russians will invade Ukraine.
Judge Shands, black Mississippians’ vaccine skepticism is NOT the crux of our COVID mess
Featured News, OpinionContrary to Shands' assumptions, black Mississippians may actually be MORE vaccinated than white Mississippians. Get the facts within.
Mississippi gets federal help amid COVID surge – National & International News – THU 12Aug2021
National & International NewsMississippi gets federal help amid COVID surge. Fresh heatwave in Northwest. Italy records Europe's highest ever temperature.
Democrats float $3.5 trillion budget proposal – National & International News – THU 15Jul2021
National & International NewsDems push "human infrastructure" in $3.5T budget. Delta variant storms Mississippi. Taliban takeover in Afghanistan marches on.
Why are lumber prices through the roof, and what’s being done about it? – National & International News – MON 17May2021
National & International NewsWhy are lumber prices soaring? Supreme Court weighs Mississippi abortion restrictions. China using slave labor to take the lead in the solar power market.
NAES students study Mississippi geography and people
SchoolsThe students looked at all 82 counties in the state.
Mississippi keeps four House districts but loses population slightly, Census says
Government & PoliticsThe U. S. population grew, but by the smallest percentage in history
Five NA students selected for prestigious Mississippi Lions All-State Band
SchoolsFive students from the New Albany High School Pride of New Albany Marching Band have been selected to the Mississippi Lions All State Band.
These students went through a grueling, two round audition process and competed against over 600 students…
Highest-risk Mississippians could see COVID vaccine next month
General NewsMultiple news sources are reporting that the recently-announced Pfizer coronavirus vaccine could be available on a limited basis in Mississippi as soon as next month.
This came through a briefing by state health officer Dr. Thomas Dodds and…