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…

Advocates, fellow Dems frustrated with Biden’s inaction on abortion protections – National & International News – WED 29Jun2022

Advocates frustrated with Biden's inaction on abortion protections. Mystery lingers over 21 teens who "died as they danced" in S. Africa.

50 migrants dead after trailer abandoned in San Antonio heat – National & International News – TUE 28Jun2022

50 migrants dead after trailer abandoned in San Antonio heat. Today's Jan. 6 hearing recap: Mark Meadows' former aide gives stunning testimony.

“Multiple” fatalities, dozens injured in Amtrak derailment in Missouri – National & International News – MON 28Jun2022

"Multiple" deaths, 50 injured in Amtrak crash in Missouri. Surprise Jan. 6 hearing tomorrow; may feature Trump documentary footage. Afghanistan: Aid slow to reach villages after deadly earthquake.

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, paving way for state abortion bans – National & International News – FRI 24Jun2022

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, paving way for state abortion bans. What it means for Mississippians. UN: Israeli forces, not Palestinian militants, killed journalist.

Supreme Court overturns New York handgun law, expands concealed carry rights – National & International News – THU 23Jun2022

SCOTUS overturns New York handgun law, expands concealed carry rights. Today's Jan. 6 hearing: Trump's pressure on DOJ. China: Thousands evacuated due to disastrous floods
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Serious injuries in two-car collision Wednesday morning on Highway 15

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A fiery two car accident on the morning of Wednesday June 22, 2022, caused serious injuries, Contrary to circulated information, there were no deaths at the scene.

Bipartisan gun control bill moves towards vote – National & International News – WED 22Jun2022

Bipartisan gun control bill moves forward. Murder conviction overturned in case of GA man who left son to die in hot car. Afghanistan: At least 1000 dead after 6.0 magnitude earthquake.
NEMiss.News C J Bright, President of Union Co. Board of Supervisors

Concrete fabricator to locate $23-million facility in New Albany

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Dunn Utility Products, based in Bynum, MS, has announced a $23 million expansion of their concrete products business into New Albany. They will be in the Martintown South Industrial Park.
Survivors and family members of victims of the May school shooting in Uvalde, TX, are suing state and local authorities for $27 billion.

Uvalde police try to block release of “highly embarrassing” records of shooting – National & International News – TUE 21Jun2022

Uvalde police try to block release of "highly embarrassing" records of school shooting. Today's Jan 6. hearing: Trump's pressure campaign on states. Ethiopia: As many as 320 dead in ethnic massacre.
NEMiss.News Eric Thomas, New Albany Code Enforcement Officer

Eric Thomas honored as Mississippi Building Official of the Year

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Congratulations to Eric Thomas, New Albany's Building/Code Enforcement Officer, who was recently named Mississippi's Building Official of the Year.

Biden mulls federal gas tax holiday – National & International News – MON 20Jun2022

Biden mulls federal gas tax holiday. Jan. 6 committee wants to talk to Pence, Ginni Thomas. Israel: ruling coalition collapses, new PM takes over.

PACT Act: Senate passes historic expansion of health coverage for veterans – National & International News – FRI 17Jun2022

Senate passes major healthcare expansion for veterans. FDA OKs COVID shot for youngest kids. UK official approves Assange extradition. Bodies found in search for missing Amazon pair.