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.…
NEMiss.News Christmas at the Museum 2021

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…
NEMiss.News Christmas at the Museum 2021

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…
NEMiss.News Christmas at the Museum 2021

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…

Chauvin pleads guilty to violating civil rights of George Floyd and a 14-year-old boy – National & International News – WED 15Dec2021

Chauvin pleads guilty in Floyd civil rights case. Congress votes to raise debt ceiling, averts default. Haiti: 60+ dead in fuel tanker explosion. 
NEMiss.News Brandon Presley at Union Co. Courthouse

Can Brandon Presley be the statewide winner Democrats can’t seem to find?

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Brandon Presley is being touted as the one Democrat who may have enough state-wide appeal to challenge a Republican candidate for Governor.

Amazon, candle factory managers under fire for tornado deaths – National & International News – TUE 14Dec2021

Amazon, candle factory under fire for workers' tornado deaths. Thompson: Meadows told Jan. 6 committee to "pound sand". Record 100°F in Arctic.

Tornado drops family photo 130 miles from home – National & International News – MON 13Dec2021

Tornado drops family photo 130 miles from home. CA governor vows assault weapon ban based on TX abortion law. North Korea seeks 'peace' amid reports of famine.
Northeast MS news Tupelo orders social distancing

New Tupelo Police Chief unanimously approved by city council

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The Tupelo City Council approved a new police chief and voted to raise some salaries, along with other business at its December 7, 2021 meeting.
NEMiss.News Camp Street fire 12-12

New Albany firemen put out house fire and deal with a burning battery device during the weekend

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New Albany Fire Department called out to house fire and to deal with a burning battery charger at a business. See information on dangers of battery chargers.
NEMiss.News NAHS students on Biology tour

NAHS biology students learn from Univ of MS tour

New Albany High School biology students toured the University of Mississippi with emphasis on biology studies.
NEMiss.News NAFD Christmas County Board

Williams receives multiple awards at annual firefighters event

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New Albany fire fighters, their families and their friends gathered for the annual Christmas gathering on Friday December 10th, 2021. Annual awards were given and a retiree was honored.
NEMiss.News Tornado image

Some tornado damage in Northeast Mississippi; much less than in six other states.

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Tornados may have killed100 or more as powerful storms crossed six states Friday evening into Saturday morning, December 10 & 11. One tornado may rival the all-time longest path of the Tri-State Tornado of 1925.

District I MDOT employees recognized for their service

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  TUPELO, MISS. - During a recent awards ceremony, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) recognized employees in District 1, which covers 16 northeastern Mississippi counties, for their years of continuous service to…

UK Court rules Assange can be extradited to U.S. – National & International News – 10Dec2021

UK Court rules Assange can be extradited to US. Supreme Court waffles on Texas abortion law. Mexico: At least 54 migrants dead after truck overturns.
NEMiss.News Christmas at the Museum 2021

Christmas at the Museum: Lots of family activities December 11

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The Union County Heritage Museum will host its popular Christmas at the Museum activities, including Santa's visit, December 11. It is free, and never fails to please.