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…
Mississippi Arts Commission grant helped fund Faulkner Literary Fest, currently under way for 2022
General NewsMississippi Arts Commission makes a big impact in the New Albany community's literary-focused festivals, work shops and discussions. Activities include many community events planned July through October.
Lopez family hosts several lawn parties every year for family, friends and neighborhood children
LeisureTheir Labor Day weekend birthday party drew over 65 children and adults to the David and Angeles Lopez home in New Albany. Winner of the "traveled the farthest to attend" title came all the way from Seattle.
Labor Day Report: Southern Edition – National & International News – MON 5Sep2022
National & International NewsLabor Day in the South: Alabama coal miners' strike now in 18th month. Starbucks ordered to rehire "Memphis 7" after firing them for union activity. Louisiana Dollar General employees find unique way to organize.
NAFD makes two runs to quench fires in same pickup truck
PeopleNew Albany Fire Department called out twice for fires in the same pickup truck.
Jackson water crisis: Biden puts ball in Reeves’ court – National & International News – FRI 2Sept2022
National & International NewsJackson water crisis: Biden puts ball in Reeves' court. Mar-a-Lago raid: Detailed list of seized material released. UN nuclear inspectors arrive at embattled Ukraine plant.
Harrison Scott Key, a Thurber Award winner who loves to get everyone laughing, is Faulkner Literary Luncheon speaker.
Featured News, General News Harrison Scott Key, reared in Mississippi and winner of the Thurber Award for humor, is this year's Faulkner Literary Luncheon speaker. Thrilled to be a 'hillbilly' writer of humor, Key likes to get everyone laughing.
Trump claimed to have intel on French President’s sex life – National & International News – THU 1Sep2022
National & International NewsTrump claimed to have intel on French President Emmanuel Macron's sex life. Trump's lawyers may be FBI targets themselves. Cases of sexual assault in military jump 13%.
Northeast Baseball Tigers collect third straight ABCA Academic Excellence award
SportsCongratulations to all the NE Mississippi Athletes on the NEMCC Baseball Tigers team, which had a great year in the classroom, as well as on the field. The team has garnered much recognition for its academic accomplishments this year.
Second annual ThunderPaws Poker Run to be September 24
OrganizationsSecond Annual ThunderPaws event will be September 24, and will provide fun for the participants and funds for the Union County Humane Society to benefit local animals.
“Humanitarian crisis” unfolds in Jackson with no end in sight – National & International News – WED 31Aug2022
National & International NewsJackson's water crisis could take $billions to fix. Mar-a-Lago: DOJ details months of obstruction by Trump. Drought forces China to ration electricity.
Tallahatchie Riverfest fun is coming soon: BNA RiverRun, Case show, duck race, music and much more.
Featured News, General NewsNew Albany's Tallahatchie Riverfest will be providing a big selection of family fun on Saturday, September 24th. Make your plans and mark your calendars!
Much of Jackson to be without running water indefinitely – National & International News – TUE 30Aug2022
National & International NewsMuch of Jackson to be without water indefinitely. More than 40% of Americans believe civil war 'likely' within a decade. Monsoon floods leave 1/3 of Pakistan under water.