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…
Russian invasion of Ukraine could drive up U.S. gas prices – National & International News – FRI 18Feb2022
National & International NewsRussian invasion of Ukraine could drive up U.S. gas prices. Ex-cop who killed black driver gets 24-month sentence. Shelling in eastern Ukraine ramps fears of invasion.
Did rising sea levels cause the Miami condo collapse? – National & International News – THU 17Feb2022
National & International NewsDid rising sea levels cause the Miami condo collapse? DOJ probes firms exploiting supply chain woes for record profits. "Freedom Convoy": Four arrested in plot to kill Canadian police.
New York State: Girl missing since 2019 found alive in secret room – National & International News – WED 16Feb2022
National & International NewsGirl missing since 2019 found alive in secret room. In a first, Sandy Hook families announce $73M settlement with gunmaker Remington. Russia says it's withdrawing Ukraine troops; U.S., Ukraine skeptical.
Union County and New Albany fire fighters kept busy Tuesday
Featured News, General NewsLocal fire departments fought fires all over the county on Tuesday, February 16, and are encouraging everyone to remember that dry conditions and gusty winds can quickly create problems.
Western megadrought driest in 1,200 years – National & International News – TUE 15Feb2022
National & International NewsWestern megadrought worst in 1,200 years. Trump's accounting firm cuts ties, says past decade's statements 'unreliable'. Canada: Trudeau invokes emergency powers to dislodge 'Freedom Convoy'.
Construction fire at Snyder St. railroad underpass quickly extinguished
Featured News, General NewsBNSF workers and New Albany firemen quickly extinguished a fire involving some of the old creosote support beams of the Snyder St. railroad underpass, where a repair project is currently underway.
Brookhaven, MS: Two white men charged with shooting at black FedEx driver – National & International News – MON 14Feb2022
National & International NewsBrookhaven, MS: Two white men charged with shooting at black FedEx driver. Various groups try to organize U.S. "Freedom Convoy". U.S. stokes fears Russia could invade Ukraine this week.
Two New Albany Bulldogs sign to play college soccer
SportsCongratulations to New Albany Bulldogs Mejia and Hernandez, who recently signed to play college soccer.
New Albany Elementary School’s January 2022 Employees of the Month
SchoolsCongratulations to the January 2022 Employees of the Month at New Albany Elementary School.
Bulldog signs to play college tennis
SportsCongratulations to John David Nelson, who recently signed to play college tennis at Jones College.
The Union County Board of Supervisors approves bids, picks primary county depository bank
Featured News, Government & PoliticsUnion County Supervisors approve bids, pick primary county depository bank, along with other routine matters. Surplus county property to be auctioned in March.
Local School Districts to Celebrate School Board Member Recognition Week
General News
New Albany and Union County School Districts will join districts across the state to thank school board members during School Board Member Recognition Week, February 13-19, for their leadership and service to local school…