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…
Texas school shooting: 19 children and 2 hero teachers dead – National & International News – WED 25May2022
National & International NewsTexas school shooting: 19 children and 2 teachers dead. Congressional hearings on baby formula shortage today. 1.1 million Afghan children face severe malnutrition this year.
Report: Southern Baptist Convention covered up decades of sexual abuse – National & International News – TUE 25May2022
National & International NewsReport: Southern Baptist leadership covered up decades of sexual abuse. TX school shooting: 14 students and 1 teacher dead. Call for international naval convoy to break Russian blockade of Ukrainian grain.
Mixed weather made for diverse activities during the weekend
Community, Featured NewsUnion County's weather on Saturday May, 21st, played nice with most folks' outdoor activity plans, but not all.
Jif recalls 40 peanut butter products over salmonella cases – National & International News – MON 23May2022
National & International NewsJif issues recall over salmonella concerns. Judge blocks end of asylum prohibitions for migrants. Will Biden send US military to defend Taiwan from China?
Medicare’s senior citizens have a target on their back
Featured News, Health & WellnessPrivatization efforts are under way to move even Traditional Medicare into the control of chosen for-profit entities. Many seniors have already been auto-aligned into organizations they have neither chosen nor been informed about.
New Albany police seeking one man in double stabbing
General NewsThe New Albany Police Department is seeking Brandon Crain in a stabbing incident, and asks public to notify 911 if he is seen.
Two jailed in Union County for Thursday night shooting in Myrtle
Featured News, General NewsTwo male teenagers arrested and charged in May 19th shooting incident in Myrtle, MS.
Analyst: Gas may hit $6 per gallon over summer – National & International News – FRI 20May2022
National & International NewsAnalyst: gas may hit $6/gallon this summer. Former agent: FBI drags feet on white supremacist violence. Putin holding global food supplies 'hostage'.
Shooting incident in Myrtle before 10 p.m. Few details, developing story
General NewsThe Union County Sheriff's Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred before 10PM this evening, May 19, in Myrtle MS.
Navy desertions up sharply along with suicides – National & International News – THU 19May2022
National & International NewsNavy desertions up along with suicides. Biden, Congress act on baby formula shortage. Russian soldier pleads guilty in Ukraine war crimes trial.
County board hears from organizations it helps fund, receives bids for road projects in all five county districts
Featured News, Government & PoliticsUnion Co. Supervisors heard reports from organizations getting tax money, took road work bids, transacted other routine business at May 16 meeting.
Mississippi agriculture producers are urged to access new USDA relief program
EconomyMississippi's Commodity & Specialty Crop Producers are encouraged to check into USDA emergency relief program for 2020 and 2021 losses.