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…
concrete pad

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 Whitten receives medal for valor

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 Whitten receives medal for valor

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 Whitten receives medal for valor

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 Career & Tech FBLA winners

New Albany Career & Tech School FBLA District Conference Winners 2022

Congratulations to Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Advisor Alison Moore and all of her students for their performance at the 2022 District Leadership Conference.
NEMiss.News Union Co. Spelling Bee winners

NAMS spellers excel at the Union County Spelling Bee

Congratulations to the New Albany Middle School spellers who took the top positions at the Union County Spelling Bee!

DHS: ‘Freedom Convoy’-style trucker protest may disrupt Super Bowl – National & International News – FRI 11Feb2022

DHS warns "Freedom Convoy"-style trucker protest may disrupt Super Bowl. Biden urges Americans to leave Ukraine now.
NEMiss.News Unveiling B.F. Ford School historical marker

Descendants of B. F. Ford unveil state historical marker at school named for him

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Descendants of BF Ford unveil marker at BF Ford School in New Albany MS. A museum exhibit on Union Co. African-American schooling prior to desegregation opens Friday, February 11, 2022.

Starbucks fires 7 union organizers at Memphis store – National & International News – THU 10Feb2022

Starbucks fires 7 union organizers in Memphis. Trump denies flushing documents down White House toilet. Russia ups Ukraine tensions.

Canada: Arson, arrests in Ottawa amid ‘Freedom Convoy’ chaos – National & International News – WED 9Feb2022

Canada: Arrests, arson in Ottawa amid 'Freedom Convoy' chaos. Congress finally moves to remedy poison pill law that nearly killed the US Postal Service.
NEMiss.News BNA Bank, New Albany, MS

BNA Bank announces promotions

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BNA Bank of New Albany, MS, recently announced four new promotions.

IRS nixes ‘selfie’ requirement for tax info after backlash – National & International News – TUE 8Feb2022

IRS nixes 'selfie' requirement for tax info after backlash. Urgent action needed after 100,000 opioid deaths last year. Macron's Russian diplomacy raises eyebrows.
NEMiss.News Lee Co. Sheriff Jimmy Johnson

Lee County Sheriff’s officers arrest 14-year old for making threat of violent act at an unspecified north Mississippi school.

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Fourteen year old arrested after federal cell phone surveillance intercepted a suspected threat of violence at a school.

Body of missing Mississippi WWII soldier coming home after 80 years – National & International News – MON 7Feb2022

Body of Mississippi WWII soldier coming home after 80 years. Delta wants unruly passengers on no-fly list. Ottawa mayor declares state of emergency over 'Freedom Convoy'.
New Albany MS NAES Citizens of Month

New Albany Elementary School Citizens of the Month for January 2022

Congratulations to the New Albany Elementary School's January 2022 Citizens of the Month.
NEMiss.News Whitten receives medal for valor

Jimmy Dean Whitten honored for valor

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City of New Albany honors NAPD Officer Jimmy Dean Whitten with Medal of Valor at February 1, 2022 board meeting.