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.…
NEmiss.News Vehicle hit by train while bypassing safety barrier.

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…
NEmiss.News Vehicle hit by train while bypassing safety barrier.

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…
NEmiss.News Vehicle hit by train while bypassing safety barrier.

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…
NEMiss.News NAFD cools it at the Library

New Albany Fire Department creates a spray party at Union County Library

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New Albany Fire Department personnel gave local kids a 'spray foam party' at the library. It was a welcome treat on a day with temperatures in the 90s.
NEMiss.News Putin and Erdogan

Trumper wins GOP gubernatorial nomination in Maryland primary – National & International News – Wed20Jul2022

Trumper called 'Q-Anon conspiracy theorist' by out-going GOP governor, wins Maryland's GOP gubernatorial primary; Putin, Khamenei, Erdogan meet in Tehran as "Supreme Leader' expresses strong support for Russia in its war with Ukraine.
NEMiss.News Thompson and Cheney

Bannon’s contempt trial judge forbids proposed defenses in possible hint to defendant -National & International News-Tues19Jul2022

Bannon trial judge forbids defenses, documents in possible hint to defendant; Jan. 6 Committee schedules prime-time hearing for July 21; deadly, record-breaking heatwave threatens Europe.
NEMiss.News Brandon Presley, Northern District Commissioner

Presley: Entergy Mississippi Customers Can Opt For $80 Refund Check Starting August 1st

Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley announces an Entergy customers' rebate in line with preventing 'over-profiting by corporate monopolies.' Customers can sign up for a check or receive an automatic bill credit in September. See post for details.

Jan. 6: Secret Service deleted texts from Jan. 5 and 6 after subpoena – National & International News – MON 18Jul2022

Jan. 6: Secret Service reportedly deleted texts from Jan. 5 and 6 after subpoena. Report finds "systemic failures" in police response to Uvalde shooting. Tensions remain after Biden meeting with Saudi Prince.
NEMiss.News Pilot Truck Stop, New Albany MS

Female truck driver found dead at Pilot in New Albany

A female truck driver was found dead in her truck at the New Albany Pilot. Identification is currently being withheld, pending notification of the next-of-kin.
NEMiss.News Union County Fair 2022

Union County fair 2022: large crowd from several counties come for the fun

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Thousands from Union and its surrounding counties came to the Union County Fair on Saturday evening, July 16, 2022.

In memoir, wife in Till murder says she didn’t want him killed – National & International News – FRI 15Jul2022

In memoir, wife in Till murder says she didn't want him killed. Biden to meet with Saudi Crown Prince despite human rights criticism.
NEMiss.News Jonathan Lashon Scales sought iby NAPD

UPDATED 5:58PM New Albany police seek Jonathan Lashon Scales, considered armed & dangerous

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The New Albany Police Department is seeking Jonathan Lashon Scales in connection with an armed robbery July 14, 2022. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Dozens unaccounted for after SW Virginia floods – National & International News – THU 14Jul2022

SW VA floods leave dozens unaccounted for. Uvalde parents angry over leaked video of school shooting. Sri Lanka: Confusion and chaos reign after president flees without resigning.

“Will be wild” – Re-cap of yesterday’s Jan. 6 hearing – National & International News – WED 13Jul2022

"Will be wild" Recap of 7.12 Jan. 6 Hearing - The role of militant extremists in Jan. 6. Preview of next hearing- and more witness tampering?
NEmiss.News Vehicle hit by train while bypassing safety barrier.

Motorist tries to drive around railroad safety gate, struck by BNSF train

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A female driver trying to get around a lowered train barrier was struck and pushed into another vehicle waiting at the crossing. There were injuries to the second driver.