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…
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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…

Why did the FBI raid Trump’s house? – National & International News – TUE 9Aug2022

FBI raids Trump's Florida home, seizes documents. Environmental groups say new climate bill does more harm than good. Violence continues in Israel, now in West Bank.
NEMiss. News NALGW working to restore power

Fast moving thunderstorm leaves damage, power outages in New Albany

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A powerful, fast moving, thunderstorm hit the New Albany area, downing trees and power lines, with a severe hit on the Historic Northside neighborhood. Many were still without power as this story was written, nearly six hours after the storm.

How strip mining made Kentucky floods many times deadlier – National & International News – MON 8Aug2022

Strip mining made Kentucky floods many times deadlier. Sen. Wicker helps kill bill to cap insulin costs at $35 a month. Israel bombards Gaza, kills at least 44, including 15 children.
NEMiss.News Jamarcus Smith

Saltillo’s Jamarcus Smith makes history in NEMCC football program

Congratulations to Saltillo native Jamarcus Smith, who made history for the Northeast MS Community College's football program with his second straight Academic All-America honors.

Alex Jones must pay Sandy Hook victim’s parents $4m; his phone to be handed to Jan. 6 committee ‘immediately’

A very bad week for Alex Jones. DOJ charges 4 Louisville police officers in Breonna Taylor's killing. Destabilizing and dangerous fallout from Pelosi's Taiwan visit.

Lawsuits expose how the Mormon Church systematically covers up child sex abuse – National & International News – THU 4Aug2022

Lawsuits expose how and why the leadership of the Mormon Church allowed a child in its flock to be sexually abused for 7 years. And that is far from the only case. 

Kansans vote decisively to protect abortion rights in state constitution – National & International News – WED 3Aug2022

Kansans vote decisively to protect abortion rights in state constitution. Senate GOP (belatedly) approves care for sick veterans after backlash. Sri Lankans wait in line for days to buy gas.
NEMiss.News New Albany City Board

New Albany aldermen vote to allow medical marijuana in the city

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At the end of a public hearing, New Albany aldermen voted in favor of medical marijuana, which will allow sale and production within the city limits.
NEMiss.News Service First champion Deanna Thronton

Baptist Union County selects Service First Champion

Congratulations to Deanna Thornton, R.N., who was recently named the quarterly service First Champion at Baptist Hospital - Union County.

Kentucky floods: death toll up to 37, hundreds still unaccounted for 5 days after storm – National & International News – TUE 2Aug2022

KY floods death toll at 37. 2020 election deniers in GOP state primaries. Taliban under scrutiny after Al-Qaeda leader killed in Kabul. Pelosi lands in Taiwan, stoking China tensions.
NEmiss.News NAPD officers trained in crisis intervention

NAPD Officers Clayton and Pannell trained for Crisis Intervention

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Two NAPD officers have become the first Union county law enforcement officers to complete a 40 hour crisis intervention training course. The training increases their ability to respond effectively when a mental health issue is involved.

Northern California fire spreads to 52,000 acres – National & International News – MON 1Aug2022

Northern California fire spreads to 52,000 acres. KY floods: Death toll rises to 28, more expected. Pelosi begins Asia trip, Taiwan stop uncertain.