Tag Archive for: New Albany MS

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…
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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…

Mississippi man pleads guilty to hate crime for burning cross to frighten his Black neighbors – National & International News – MON 5Dec2022

Mississippi man pleads guilty to hate crime for burning cross to frighten Black neighbors. California Gov. targets Big Oil's price gouging. Iran protests: Confusion after official implies morality police have disbanded.
NEMiss.News Baptist Leap Frog Grade A

Leapfrog Group awards Baptist Union County ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade for Fall of 2022

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Congratulations to Baptist-Union County and its excellent staff, who have again earned an 'A' rating from the LeapFrog Group. The Fall 2022 assessment recognizes the facility for protecting patients from preventable harm and errors.
Survivors and family members of victims of the May school shooting in Uvalde, TX, are suing state and local authorities for $27 billion.

Uvalde shooting survivors, families file $27 billion suit against state, local officials – National & International News – FRI 2Dec2022

Uvalde families sue state, local officials for $27 billion. Major blow to Trump as court dismisses arbiter in Mar-a-Lago docs case. Putin demands West recognize Ukraine annexations before talks.

Judge OKs federal intervention in Jackson water management – National & International News – THU 1Dec2022

Judge OKs federal intervention in Jackson water management. San Francisco board OKs police use of killer robots. Jamaica, Barbados seek slavery reparations from sugar baron British MP.
NEMiss. News NALGW working to restore power

NALGW linemen worked through the night trying to keep the power on

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Power outages from local storm damage and a rare TVA transmission problem created many hours of dangerous work for New Albany Light Gas & Water linemen. At one point 60% of their customers were without power.

House votes to block railroad strike, give workers 7 extra paid sick days- National & International News – WED 30Nov2022

House votes to block rail strike. Walmart shooting survivor sues for $50M. Oath Keepers guilty of sedition. US, Venezuela make nice for oil deal.
NEMiss.News Who-Ville float 2022 Christmas parade

Scenes of New Albany Christmas Parade 2022

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New Albany's annual Christmas Parade, in all its glory, rolled through the streets of historic Downtown New Albany, MS last night. It certainly seemed that a good time was had by all.

Tornado, hail warnings in North Mississippi today – National & International News – TUE 29Nov2022

***TORNADO, HAIL WARNINGS IN MISSISSIPPI TODAY*** Senate to hold final vote on same-sex marriage bill. China: Top security agency calls for "crackdown" on antigovernment protests.

Buffalo supermarket shooter pleads guilty to terrorism, murder charges – National & International News – MON 28Nov2022

Buffalo supermarket shooter pleads guilty to terrorism, murder charges. White House working to avert railroad strike. China: Rare antigovernment protests over lockdown policies.
NEMiss.News Central State Hospital, Milledgeville GA

Why must law enforcement deal with the mentally ill in Mississippi?

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MS Rep. Sam Creekmore IV is investigating the burden borne by MS law officers who are dealing with increasing numbers of mental patients. A federal judge has required the state of MS to improve its community-based mental health services.
NEMiss.News Jo Ann Decker

Elderly Union County woman, missing four days, found alive Saturday afternoon

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Jo Ann Decker, missing since Tuesday November 22, was found alive today, November 26, near County Road 101.

Amazon warehouse workers in US, 40 other countries strike on Black Friday – National & International News – FRI 25Nov2022

Amazon warehouse workers strike on Black Friday. Trump rape accuser files upgraded lawsuit. Australia: Much-maligned bird may be key to controlling even more hated invasive toad.