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 Sheriff Edwards addresses Board

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 Sheriff Edwards addresses Board

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 Sheriff Edwards addresses Board

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…

Tornado watch across North Mississippi today and tonight – National & International News – WED 30Mar2022

South braces for more severe weather. Labor activists hope to unionize first Amazon facility in US. Israel: Five shot dead in latest outbreak of violence.

Poll: Americans’ nuclear fears on the rise – National & International News – TUE 29Mar2022

Poll: Americans' nuclear fears on the rise. Biden budget shoots for moon with uber-wealth tax. China: Shanghai in hard lockdown as COVID cases rise.

Income Tax Deal Reached on HB 531, The Mississippi ‘Tax Freedom’ Act of 2022

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Just before leaving Jackson, Republicans in both houses finally reached an agreement on changes to Mississippi's personal income tax. It is said that no one in the endlessly bickering Republican party is entirely happy.

Southern states could see more severe weather, tornados this week – National & International News – MON 28Mar2022

Mississippi, Alabama, Texas and Louisiana face second week of severe weather. Judge rules against Trump in Jan. 6 inquiry. Ukrainian peace delegates 'poisoned'.
NEMiss.News Main St. Easter 2022

New Albany Main Street Gets Ready for Spring

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New Albany Main Street and its partners are hosting a Spring Open House and a Spring Gala. The free Open House will have traditional Easter activities (Parade, Egg Hunt, EasterBunny, etc). The Gala will have live music, food and requires tickets.
NEmiss. News Passing the gavel 2022

New Albany School Board passes the gavel to new president

New Albany School Board passes the gavel to new president, March 2022.

States weigh checks for citizens facing inflation woes – National & International News – FRI 25Mar2022

States weigh checks for cash-strapped citizens. SCOTUS Justice Thomas faces ethics scrutiny over wife's texts. EU, US strike gas deal. Mysteries remain 5 days after China plane crash that killed 132.
NEMiss.News Career & Technical outstanding students

New Albany Career & Tech Outstanding Students 3rd nine weeks

Congratulations to the New Albany Career & Technical Center's Outstanding Students for the 3rd nine weeks, 2022.
NEMiss.News Anna McLeod

Anna McLeod has been accepted to Base Camp Coding Academy

Congratulations to New Albany High School senior Anna McLeod, who has been accepted to Base Camp Coding Academy in Water Valley, Mississippi.

Idaho passes Texas-style abortion ban – National & International News – THU 24Mar2022

Idaho passes Texas-style abortion ban. US will accept 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. NATO to send 40,000 more troops to eastern border.

FBI, White House warn of Russian cyber attacks on US companies – National & International News – WED 23Mar2022

FBI warns US firms of Russian cyber attacks. Ex-Education Secretary: Biden should forgive all student debt. Biden admin: Yes to Ukrainian refugees; No to others.
NEMiss.News Sheriff Edwards addresses Board

Union County Supervisors approve a plan for a Tallahatchie River Authority, purchase a new fire truck, and transact other routine business at March 21 meeting

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Along with routine business at its March 21 meeting, the Union County Supervisors approved a plan to establish the Tallahatchie River Authority. A resolution was approved for the legislature.