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…

Questions over Rep. George Santos’ ties to $17 million Ponzi scheme – National & International News – MON 16Jan2023

Questions over Rep. George Santos' ties to Ponzi scheme. CA braces for more floods this week; 19 already dead. Saudi academic may get death penalty for having a Twitter account.

Eighteen weather disasters cost US $165 billion in 2022 – National & International News – FRI 13Jan2023

Weather disasters cost US $165 billion in 2022. Exxon accurately predicted costs of climate change in 1970s. Cubans, Haitians continue dangerous sea journeys to FL despite policy changes.

Second set of classified docs found in Biden’s Delaware home; Garland names special counsel – National & International News – THU 12Jan2023

Second set of classified docs found in Biden’s Delaware home. December inflation dropped to 6.5%; good sign for 2023. Brazil orders arrest of former top Bolsonaro official after riot.

Computer system outage grounds all US air travel for hours – National & International News – WED 11Jan2023

Computer system failure grounds all US air travel for hours. Debt ceiling fight ahead in Congress, jeopardizing economy. Peru under genocide investigation after deadly protests.
NEMiss.News Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)

Skywatcher alert: A green comet is coming our way

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Attention sky watchers! The green Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), discovered in 2022, may be visible to the naked eye in the next few weeks. Last chance for about 10,000 years.

Classified documents were found in old Biden office days before midterms – National & International News – TUE 10Jan2023

Classified documents found in old Biden office. California storms: At least 16 dead, nearly 200,000 without power. Kremlin probes Russian war critics; others turn up dead.
NEMiss.News New Albany's Miss Teen Hospitality and Miss Hospitality

Kenedi Sanders, Daylan Grisham chosen Miss New Albany Hospitality and Miss Teen New Albany Hospitality

Congratulations to the 2023 Miss New Albany Hospitality and Miss Teen New Albany Hospitality. They were crowned at the annual pageant Sunday January 8 at the Magnolia Civic Center.

Biden makes first trip to border amid crisis – National & International News – MON 9Jan2023

Critics on both sides unimpressed by Biden's first trip to border. Virginia: Authorities unsure what to do after 6-year-old shoots teacher. Brazil: Bolsonaro supporters storm Congress.
NEMiss.News NAFD firefighter at Hillcrest house fire.

Opinion: Say a prayer for our fire fighters

Having lived every fireman's nightmare last evening, New Albany and Union County firefighters need your prayers and support.
NEMiss.News Hampton Ave. Fire 1-7-2023

Deadly house fire Saturday night takes life of New Albany woman

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A January 7th, 2023, house fire on Hampton Ave. results in New Albany's first fire fatality in over ten years, according to Fire Chief Mark Whiteside.
NEMiss.News Union County Courthouse

First week of qualifying produces 19 local candidates in Union County

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As of 5 p.m. Friday, January 6th, 2023, there were 19 qualifiers for a variety of offices in Union County, Mississippi. Candidates have until 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 to complete qualification for the election

Trump sued for wrongful death of Capitol police officer after Jan. 6 – National & International News – FRI 6Jan2023

Trump sued for wrongful death of Capitol police officer after Jan. 6. 3.3 million American adults displaced by natural disasters last year. Oil giant Shell to pay $2 billion in windfall tax in EU, UK.