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…
Archaeologists hope to get DNA from last slave ship in US – National & International News – TUE 28Dec2021
National & International NewsArchaeologists hope to get DNA from last US slave ship. Fauci: Mandate vaccines for domestic air travel. Iran nuclear talks resume, again.
NAES December Citizens of the Month announced
General NewsCongratulaltions to the New Albany Elementary School Citizens of the Month for December, 2021.
Holiday homicides point to disturbing trend – National & International News – MON 27Dec2021
National & International NewsHoliday homicides part of overall rise in domestic violence. Why freak storms may be good news for California. Myanmar: 30+ dead, children's aid workers missing after Christmas Eve massacre.
Steve Patterson: The Unlikeliest Christmas
Featured News, OpinionNEMiss.News republishes an original piece by Steve Patterson, first published six years ago. An unforgettable Christmas service in a prison.
Ex-cop who confused Taser and gun guilty of manslaughter – National & International News – FRI 24Dec2021
National & International NewsEx-cop who confused Taser and gun guilty of manslaughter. Wild holiday weekend: Canceled flights, extreme weather. U.S., Japan militaries plan for "Taiwan emergency".
C. J. Bright named president of Union County board
Featured News, Government & PoliticsIn a surprise move, District 3 Supervisor C. J. Bright was nominated and unanimously elected president of the Union County Board of Supervisors.
NAHS Honors Band participants and Outstanding Career & Tech students honored
SchoolsCongratulations to New Albany High School students selected to participate in Honors Band and to Career & Technical School's Outstanding Students for 2nd nine weeks.
Pontotoc Electric Power Association donates truck for classroom instruction
SchoolsPontotoc Electric Power Association recently donated a truck to be used for Career & Technical School classroom teaching.
Supreme Court to hear challenges to vaccine mandates – National & International News – THU 23Dec2021
National & International NewsSupreme Court to rule on vaccine requirements. FDA approves two new anti-COVID pills. Ukraine-Russia hostilities on hold, for now.
Why people are outraged over this trucker’s 110-year sentence – National & International News – WED 22Dec2021
National & International NewsMillions seek leniency for trucker with 110-year prison sentence. Aid cuts to Yemen despite widespread starvation.
How missionaries staged daring escape from their Haitian kidnappers – National & International News – TUE 21Dec2021
National & International NewsHow missionaries escaped from their Haitian kidnappers. 1400 Kellogg's workers end 11-week strike with new contract. UK court denies Maduro claim to Venezuelan gold.
Two babies survived after tornado carried them away in a bathtub – National & International News – MON 20Dec2021
National & International NewsTwo babies survive after tornado carried them away in a bathtub. Manchin says "no" to Build Back Better. Massacres by Myanmar junta. Philippines typhoon toll surges.