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.…

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…

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…

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 Speaker Philip Gunn

Mississippi House votes to raise teacher pay, make major changes in state tax structure.

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Mississippi House passes teacher pay raise bill and tax bill aimed at eventual elimination of the state's personal income tax. Supporters of the teacher pay bill call it "transformational."

December price hikes worst in 40 years – National & International News – WED 12Jan2022

December inflation up 7% from last year, worst in 40 years. Biden promises more tests to keep schools open. Beijing tightens grip on Hong Kong.
Northeast MS news Tupelo orders social distancing

Tupelo City Council holds first meeting of 2022

The Tupelo City Council has held its first meeting of New Year 2022. Tourism is up.
NEMiss.News One care accident at Texaco

One vehicle accident at a local Texaco sends one to hospital.

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New Albany Fire and Rescue units remove one person from vehicle in accident at local Texaco station.

Man receives heart transplant from pig in world first – National & International News – TUE 11Jan2022

Man receives pig heart transplant in world first. Biden pivots to voting rights. Landmine-sniffing hero rat dies aged 8.
NEMiss.News Sue Chunn 50 years' service

Baptist Union County recently celebrated employees for their years of service

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Congratulations to all the employees of Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County, who were recently honored for their years of service to the hospital and the community.

New York apartment fire kills 19, including 9 children – National & International News – MON 10Jan2022

NY fire kills 19, including 9 children. Extremism in U.S. military on the rise. No breakthroughs expected in U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine.
NEMiss.News MS First District CAC winner

U.S. Rep. Kelly announces winner of Congressional App Challenge (CAC)

Congratulations to Antrevious Hunt, Mississippi First District's Congressional App Challenge winner. Interested STEM middle school and high school students may want to check this out for next year's challenge.

Supreme Court to weigh two of Biden’s vaccine mandates – National & International News – FRI 7Jan2022

SCOTUS to weigh two of Biden's vaccine mandates. Maxwell conviction in doubt after jurors reveal sexual abuse history. Kazakhstan : Forces 'shoot to kill' as unrest continues.
NEMiss.News MDOT winter readiness

MDOT is ready for winter, are you?

Mississippi Department of Transportation is ready for winter weather, and urges all travelers to take safety precautions before traveling. Check out the MDOT preparedness suggestions.
NEMiss.News 2022 New Year Baby

Baptist Union County Welcomes 2022 New Year’s Baby

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Congratulations to the first baby born in the New Year 2022 at Baptist-Union County, Nicholas A. Lemus, born on January 2, 2022!

A year later, what do we know about the Jan. 6 Capitol riot? – National & International News – THU 6Jan2022

The Capitol riot one year later: How did it start? Where is it leading? Kazakhstan: Russian paratroopers arrive to quell unrest.