Tag Archive for: Northeast Mississippi news

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…

With These Flags and Crosses We Remember Our Fallen
Featured News, HistoryUnion County War Memorial decorated for Patriots' Day 2023

Union Co. Patriot Day Service to be September 11 at Magnolia Civic Center
CommunityThe Union Co. Patriot Day Service will be Monday September 11 at the Magnolia Civic Center

Results of 2023 Republican Primary Runoff Election.
Featured News, Government & PoliticsResults of Republican Primary runoff election for Union County races.

Adult male dies in Vista Memorial Park
General NewsAn adult male died early this morning in local cemetery.

Union County School District Board of Trustees Approves Bond Election for Campus Upgrades
Featured News, SchoolsUnion Co. MS School District Board of Trustees announces public meetings to discuss school bond election.

Pedestrian struck at I22 underpass for Tanglefoot Trail
Featured News, General NewsPedestrian struck and injured on Tanglefoot Trail crossover below I-22.

Jimmy Edwards wants your vote in the run-off election-here’s why
Featured News, Government & PoliticsJimmy Edwards lists reasons to vote for him for Union County Sheriff in upcoming runoff election.

Area athletes help softball Tigers achieve Top Ten Academic national ranking
Featured News, SportsHomegrown Northeast MS athletes help NEMCC softball tigers achieve national Top 10 Academic ranking.

MS Student Achievement Scores Reach All-Time High in 2023, Union Co. School District excels
Featured News, General NewsMS schools reach record highs on Achievement test score, Union Co. Schools excel.

August Museum Moments Presentation, Jack Elliott Jr, discussed his book, The Ramparts of Infinity, Col. Falkner and the Ripley Railroad.
Culture, Historyhttps://youtu.be/OxVu7yi-oHI
On Thursday, at the August Museum Moments, Jack Elliott Jr, discussed his book, The Ramparts of Infinity, Col. Falkner and the Ripley Railroad.
Colonel William C. Falkner (1825–1889), was the great-grandfather…

Saturday August 19-Free Health Screenings & Affordable Immunizations in Mississippi for Walmart Wellness Day
Featured News, Health & WellnessWalmart Wellness Day offers many wellness resources to the community

Jack Elliott to discuss his book about the Ripley Railroad and Col. William C. Falkner
Featured News, HistoryJack Elliott will discuss his book, To the Ramparts of Infinity" at the August Museum Moments.