Tag Archive for: Northeast 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…

Biden DOJ renews push for Assange extradition – National & International News – WED 7Jul2021

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DOJ to appeal UK judge's block on Assange extradition. TX GOP returns to pass voter restrictions. Haitian president assassinated in his home.

Mixed views as Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO – National & International News – TUE 6Jul2021

Amazon's Bezos heads for space; 150,000 sign petition to leave him there. Why a win for democracy is a defeat for Israel's government.
NEMiss.News Former Lee County Sheriff, Harold Ray Presley

Harold Ray: An Unlikely Start to be Legendary Sheriff

On the 20th anniversary of his death, former Lee County Sheriff Harold Ray Presley, is remembered by his nephew, Brandon Presley. Against all odds, Harold Ray rose above his rough beginnings to become the Sheriff of Lee County, Mississippi, where he battled drug problems and encouraged drop-outs to better their lives by getting their GED.

“Eye of fire” in Gulf of Mexico after underwater gas leak – National & International News- MON 5July2021

"Eye of fire" in Gulf after underwater gas leak. Miami condo demolished (video). Ransomware hackers demand $70m. 100+ missing in Japan mudslide.

City plans to tear down standing portion of Miami condo – National & International News – FRI 2Jul2021

Update on Miami condo collapse. Supreme Court upholds AZ voting restrictions. Worry over China's Area 51 and 'incredible' nuclear expansion. 

Are passengers solely to blame for air-rage? – National & International News – THU 1Jul2021

What's behind the spike in air-rage incidents? Iran wants guarantee US will not pull out of nuke deal again.

Cosby sex conviction thrown out – National & International News – WED 30Jun2021

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Court overturns Cosby sex conviction. Northwest heatwave kills dozens, buckles roads. Afghan civilians say "no choice" but to fight Taliban themselves.
NEMiss.News Unmasked, Unvaccinated T-Shirt

Mississippi in fifth place nationally in one category; predicted to also be in the top five in another bracket 

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Many Mississippians seem very determined to add to the state's list of number one national rankings for "worst of" categories. What are we smiling about?

Despite $200 million in assistance, Mississippi is still behind on its rent – National & International News – TUE 29Jun2021

Mississippi renters slow to receive help. Climate change, sinkholes eyed in Miami disaster. North Koreans worry about Kim's 'emaciated' look.
NEMiss.News Class of 1960 celebrates

Class of 1960 reunion dinner with photos

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Because COVID-19 postponed their actual 60th reunion last year, a large portion of New Albany High School's Class of 1960 observed that monumental event in New Albany this past weekend.

Plenty of blame to go around in Miami condo collapse – National & International News – MON 28Jun2021

Miami condo collapse update: rescue efforts continue; blame game afoot. Fury in South Africa over proposal to allow women multiple husbands.

Miami collapse: 4 dead, 159 missing; video captured collapse – National & International News – FRI 25Jun2021

Miami rescuers persist despite danger. Chauvin to be sentenced in Floyd killing. US to evacuate Afghan interpreters. Highly-vaccinated Israel re-masks.