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…

Dems float piecemeal approach to passing stalled Build Back Better plan – National & International News – FRI 21Jan2022
National & International NewsDems hope to revive 'chunks' of Build Back Better plan. GA prosecutor eyes probe of Trump's election interference. Tonga eruption may match biggest nuclear tests.

New Mexico sends National Guard into classrooms amid teacher shortage – National & International News – THU 20Jan2022
National & International NewsNew Mexico asks Guard troops to serve as substitute teachers. CIA: Havana Syndrome not result of enemy action. North Korea to ramp up nuclear, missile programs.

It’s back! Third grade reading assessment will be administered statewide from April 4-22
Featured News, General NewsMississippi Department of Education announces the return of the Third Grade Reading Assessment. The requirement was waived in 2020 and 2021 due to the State of Emergency declared due to COVID-19.

Rampant spread of COVID closes some county, city buildings
Government & PoliticsStaffing shortages due to rampant COVID causes closure of some local public offices in New Albany, MS.

Three police officers charged over shooting death of 8-year-old girl – National & International News – WED 19Jan2022
National & International NewsOfficers charged in shooting death of 8-year-old girl. Airlines cancel, delay flights in U.S. over 5G row. Ukraine prepares for war despite diplomatic push.

Kevin Charles expansion to add 75 jobs at New Albany plant
Economy, Featured NewsKevin Charles Fine Upholstery announces an expansion that will bring 75 new jobs to the New Albany area. This is the company's second expansion in three years.

Airlines warn of dangerous disruption from 5G rollout – National & International News – TUE 18Jan2022
National & International NewsAirlines fear dangerous disruption from 5G rollout. Dems move forward with doomed voting rights bill. Tonga tsunami 'unprecedented disaster'.

New Albany Middle School Spelling Bee winners announced
SchoolsCongratulations to the New Albany Middle School Spelling Bee winners!

British man killed after taking Texas synagogue hostage – National & International News – MON 17Jan2022
National & International NewsBritish man killed after taking Texas synagogue hostage. Mississippi has highest U.S. infant mortality rate. Fears after volcanic eruption cuts communication in Tonga.

Museum seeking photos and objects for upcoming B.F. Ford School Exhibit
Featured News, HistoryThe Union County Heritage Museum is seeking photos and other artifacts about the B.F. Ford School for an upcoming exhibit. Loaned items will be kept safe and returned when the exhibit ends at the end of March.

UPDATE: Victim identified in Alpine house fire
Featured News, General NewsThe victim in the Alpine community house fire of January 15, 2022 has been identified.

Fatal house fire in Alpine community Saturday evening
Featured News, General NewsA house fire in the Alpine community resulted in at least one death. Units from five fire departments in Lee and Union counties responded.