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…
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…
missing man mcquary

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…

Over 2600 dead and climbing in Turkey and Syria after two devastating earthquakes – National & International News – MON 6Feb2023

Thousands dead in Turkey and Syria after 2 devastating quakes. FBI arrests 2 in plot to attack power stations, destroy Baltimore. US cold temperature record set in New Hampshire this weekend.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Emergency Management, Ashland bound.

Cold, Hungry storm victims fed in Ashland

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Union County Emergency Services has bee called upon to help provide hot food for Benton Countians who've had no electricity since January 31.

Blinken cancels Beijing trip after Chinese spy balloon discovered over US – National & International News – FRI 3Feb2023

Blinken cancels Beijing trip after Chinese spy balloon discovered over US. Brazilian ex-Pres. Bolsonaro seeks 6-month US tourist visa, dodging mounting legal peril at home.

Another USS George Washington sailor has taken his own life, the eighth since 2019 – National & International News – THU 2Feb2023

Another USS George Washington sailor has taken his own life, the 8th to do so since 2019. Biden calls GOP's bluff on budget cuts in debt ceiling fight. US ratchets up China war tensions with loose talk, new Philippines bases.

Calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols’ funeral – National & International News – WED 1Feb2023

Calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols' funeral. Texas: 6 dead, nearly 350,000 without power in winter storm. Myanmar: Western fossil fuel companies profit under brutal junta.
NEMiss.News Brandon Presley and Tate Reeves

Races for major statewide offices appear set

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The qualification deadline for state elections has passed, and most top races seem set. But folks who watch Mississippi elections know that there can still be surprises in store.

George Santos steps down from Congressional committees – National & International News – TUE 31Jan2022

George Santos steps down from Congressional committees. Memphis: 3 EMTs fired, 7th officer disciplined in Nichols case. Video: Trump pleaded the 5th over 400 times in deposition.

Henry Keith Swain, 75

Services announced in memory of Henry Keith Swain, 75.

Frank Agnew, 67

Services announced in memory of Frank Agnew, 67.

Danny Kiddy, 67

In memory of Danny Kiddy, 67.

Rita Ann Kidd Dillard, 74

Services tomorrow in memory of Rita Ann Kidd Dillard, 74.

Clark Christensen, 60

Services tomorrow in memory of Clark Christensen, 60.