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.…
NEMiss.News Storm Damage

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 Storm Damage

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 Storm Damage

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 Union County Supervisors Meeting 4-18-2022

UPDATED: 1PM 4-25: Marijuana in Mississippi: Free Enterprise or Government Stores?

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The Union County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing April 26 on "opting in" or "opting out" of selling medical marijuana in the county.
NEMiss.News Gracie Williams and Garry Burnside

‘Beyond the Tracks’ brings Garry Burnside, Gracey Williams to the museum stage

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"Beyond the Tracks" will kick of its second season of music with Garry Burnside and Gracey Williams on the museum's Bridge Stage, May 21, 2022. The concert is free - bring your lawn chairs.

Emmett Till family renews push to charge his accuser – National & International News – FRI 22Apr2022

Emmett Till family renews push to charge his accuser. Audio: Prominent Republican wanted Trump to resign after Jan. 6 riot. French to decide this weekend between Pres. Macron and far-right Le Pen.

Rare, severe hepatitis affecting children far and wide, including Alabama; cause unknown – National & International News – THU 21Apr2022

Children in Alabama, elsewhere suffer rare, mysterious liver damage. FL: DeSantis goes to war with Disney over "Don't Say Gay" bill. Ukraine: Putin declares "victory" in Mariupol.

Feds: Conditions at Parchman violate inmates’ constitutional rights – National & International News – WED 20Apr2022

DOJ finds "severe, systemic" problems at Parchman. UK judge orders Assange's extradition to US. Ukraine: Defenders "facing last days, if not hours" in Mariupol.

Judge OKs attempt to bar Marjorie Taylor Greene from Congress – National & International News – TUE 19Apr2022

Judge OKs suit to bar Marjorie Taylor Greene from Congress. Biden expands asylum rights for Ukrainians. Israel retaliates after Gaza fires rocket

TX Gov. Abbott worsens supply chain issues, drives up food prices – National & International News – MON 18Apr2022

TX Gov. Abbot worsens supply chain issues, drives up food prices. Israel says it intercepted rocket from Gaza amid rising tensions.
NEMiss.News History Bones at Museum April 2022

History Bones creator at Museum Moments this Thursday noon

History Bones' creator, Lee Harper, aims to make obscure moments in history memorable with skeletons, humor, facts and creativity. See her dioramas at Museum Moments, April 21.

Scam to privatize Medicare coverage without patients’ consent – National & International News – FRI 15Apr2022

Scam to privatize Medicare coverage without patients' consent. Russian flagship sinks in Black Sea. Israel: Passover riot at Temple Mount injures 150.
NEMiss.News BNSF overpass at Snyder St. 4-14-22

Thursday brought noticeable progress in work on BNSF overpass across Snyder Street in New Albany

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Some may think the lead-up to Thursday has been slow-going since BNSF closed the Snyder St. overpass in February. But BNSF work crews made a lot of visible progress on 4-14-22.

‘This is Frank. You guys are looking for me’: Brooklyn subway shooting suspect tipped police to his location – National & International News – THU 14Apr2022

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect tipped police to his location. Feds warn of cyber attacks against energy firms. Israel: More deaths as tensions escalate ahead of Passover.
NEMiss.News Storm Damage

Strong winds, possible lightning strike cause widespread damage Wednesday in northeast Mississippi

Powerful storms cause widespread damage in northeast Mississippi, but no serious injuries reported thus far.