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…
NAES students explore musical topics with ‘Hello Dolly’ resources
SchoolsNew Albany Elementary School students studied aspects of 'Hello Dolly' in relation to their Music Exploration activities.
National efforts to protect voting rights flounder, despite White House promises – National & International News – THU 9Dec2021
National & International NewsNational efforts to protect voting rights floundering. Starbucks, Amazon union drives gain steam. Indian farmers declare victory over controversial reforms.
Kellogg’s to replace 1400 striking workers after new contract is rejected – National & International News – WED 8Dec2021
National & International NewsKellogg's to replace 1400 striking workers after new contract is rejected. Supreme Court weighs state funding of religious schools. German Chancellor Merkel leaves office after 16 years.
New Inn on the Faulkner birth site opens for Christmas tour Sunday, Dec. 12
CultureThe public is invited to tour the new 'Writer's Inn,' located on the site where William Faulkner was born. The site was purchased and renovated by the Union County Historical Society.
Pearl Harbor veteran, 101, returns on 80th anniversary of attack – National & International News – TUE 7Dec2021
National & International NewsPearl Harbor veteran, 101, returns on 80th anniversary of attack. DOJ closes Emmett Till probe with no new charges. Fears rise Russians will invade Ukraine.
Fauci: Early reports on omicron ‘encouraging’ – National & International News – MON 6Dec2021
National & International NewsFauci: Early reports on omicron 'encouraging'. CNN fires Cuomo as sexual misconduct accusation emerges. Myanmar: Suu Kyi sentenced to 4 years.
NAES Employees of the Month for Novermber 2021
SchoolsCongratulations to the New Albany Elementary School Employees of the Month for November 2021.
Two killed in collision between ATV and motor vehicle
Featured News, General NewsA collision involving an All Terrain Vehicle and a motor vehicle killed two people in Union County Saturday morning.
NAHS Senior attends VetAspire at Mississippi State
SchoolsNew Albany High School senior, Hayes Hemby, participated in the VetAspire program at Mississippi State.
Parents of Michigan high school shooter charged – National & International News – FRI 3Dec2021
National & International NewsParents of Michigan high school shooter charged. Congress averts shutdown. Biden reinstates Remain in Mexico. Cuba updates vaccines for omicron.
Truemper signs with Blue Mountain College
SchoolsCongratulations to Catherine Truemper, who recently signed with Blue Mountain College.
New Albany Career & Tech students care for ‘Sugar Babies’
SchoolsNew Albany Career & Technical students learned the basics of keeping their 'sugar babies' healthy.