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…
Great Resignation: Record 4.5 million people left their jobs in November – National & International News – WED 5Jan2022
National & International NewsRecord 4.5 million people quit jobs in November. Walmart, Kroger raise at-home test prices. US arrests Colombian ex-military officer in Haiti president slaying.
‘Cult’ shed fire eyed as cause of deadly Colorado wildfire – National & International News – TUE 4Jan2022
National & International NewsColorado wildfire: 'Cult' shed fire eyed as cause. Former Silicon Valley billionaire guilty of fraud in Theranos case. Haiti PM survives assassination attempt.
New Orleans: 5 missing girls rescued, 30 sex offenders arrested- National & International News – MON 3Jan2022
National & International NewsNew Orleans: 5 missing girls rescued, 30 sex offenders arrested. Holiday's over, but not travel chaos. Sudan junta: PM's resignation leaves future in doubt.
A dual college credit program is announced for Career & Technical students
Schools
New Albany School of Career and Technical Education is excited to announce that through a partnership with Northeast Mississippi Community College.
Early Childhood I, Early Childhood II and Business Marketing & Finance II students…
New Albany Garden Club’s fall season and winter plans
OrganizationsNew Albany Garden Club has had an active 2021 season and looks forward to their plans for 2022.
A look back on 2021, a year of loss and change
Featured News, OpinionA look back on the losses of 2021, from Jessica Stacks to Betty White, as well as the changes and challenges that will shape 2022. A Happy New Year to all!
Trucker’s 110-year sentence reduced to 10 after clemency campaign – National & International News – FRI 31Dec2021
National & International NewsTrucker's 110-year sentence reduced to 10 after clemency campaign. Over 1 million have died of overdoses since opioid epidemic began. Calls for arms embargo to Myanmar after massacre.
Epstein girlfriend guilty of trafficking underage girls – National & International News – THU 30Dec2021
National & International NewsGhislaine Maxwell guilty of sex trafficking. JetBlue cancels 1280 flights as travel chaos continues. Putin makes surprise call to Biden over Ukraine.
New Albany School District Teacher of the Year 2021-2022
SchoolsCongratulations to Jalon Bullock, New Albany School District's Teacher of the Year for 2021-2022.
New Albany Elementary School December 2021 Employees of the Month
SchoolsCongratulations to New Albany Elementary School Employees of the Month for December 2021.
Two NAHS Bulldogs sign with colleges
SportsCongratulations to Bulldogs Kamron Carter and Cameron Knox, who recently signed up to play for Mississippi colleges.
WHO envoy: Omicron a step towards co-existing with COVID – National & International News – WED 29Dec2021
National & International NewsWHO envoy: Omicron a step towards co-existing with COVID, but risks still unknown. Israel culls half a million chickens after 5,000 cranes die of avian flu.