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 NAFD revives dog

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 NAFD revives dog

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 NAFD revives dog

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…

California bill champions 4-day work week – National & International News – WED 13Apr2022

California weighs adopting 4-day work week. Texas: DA vows to halt execution of woman many believe is innocent. Biden accuses Russia of genocide in Ukraine.
NEMiss.News Fatal Crash

Benton County man killed in Union County Tuesday morning when his vehicle collides with a truck carrying oxygen

One Benton County man was killed Tuesday morning, April 12, in motor vehicle accident on Interstate 22 near County Rd 2 overpass.

New York: Multiple shooting, devices found in subway station – National & International News – TUE 12Apr2022

New York: Multiple shooting, devices found in subway station. Mexico sues US gunmakers for $10 billion over violence. More ethnic violence in Israel.
NEMiss.News Thomas Wholesale Furniture fire

Men indicted and arrested in connection with ferocious fire in Union County in 2019

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Two men have been indicted for arson and arrested for the early morning fire on June 26, 2019, that destroyed Thomas Wholesale Furniture and a Masterbilt storage facility in Union County, MS.

Oops: Tennessee’s anti-gay marriage bill accidentally legalizes polygamy – National & International News – MON 11Apr2022

TN: Anti-gay marriage bill accidentally legalizes polygamy. TX: Murder charges dropped in self-induced abortion case. Can Biden sway India on Russia support? France election: Macron plays catch-up against far-right candidate.

NEMCC Tigers, including one New Albany golfer, prepare for conference title defense

Andrew Fennell of New Albany is one of the five Northeast Mississippi Community College golfing Tigers who are about to defend their conference title.
NEMiss.News NAHS receives Walmart grant

NAHS Receives Walmart Community Grant for IMPACTO program

Walmart recently awarded a Community Grant to New Albany High School for use in IMPACTO program. IMPACTO is a two year career readiness program.

Walmart offers up to $110,000 for truckers – National & International News – FRI 8Apr2022

Walmart offers up to $110,000 for truckers. Starbucks union drive gains ground. Men posing as agents bribed Secret Service protecting Bidens, Harris. Ukraine: rockets kill 50 at train station.
NEMiss.News New Albany Honors Choir 2022

New Albany students participate in All State Honor Choir

New Albany Elementary School students, parents and staff enjoyed a weekend of music at the MMEA All State Elementary Honor Choir event.
NEMiss.News Favre, Reeves & Bryant

Brett Favre’s role in DHS embezzlement scandal

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In the April 7 installment of its series on the embezzlement of millions of dollars in federal TANF funds, Mississippi Today highlights Brett Favre's role in diverting millions from MSDH clients. The federal funds were supposed to provide Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).

Dems accuse Big Oil firms of price gouging – National & International News – THU 7Apr2022

Dems accuse Big Oil firms of price gouging. Ukraine war creating uncertainty for US farmers, food prices. Could 8-year war in Yemen be nearing an end?
NEMiss.News NAFD revives dog

NAFD firemen revive family dog after extinguishing home fire

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New Albany Fire Department saved a family's home and the family pet. Good work, guys, as usual.