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…
Congress faces twin deadlines of government shutdown, debt ceiling – National and International News – TUE 30Nov2021
National & International NewsGovernment shutdown, debt ceiling deadlines loom. Trial of Epstein partner Maxwell finally underway. Limited Israel, Hamas truce in works.
Scenes from the 2021 New Albany-Union County Christmas Parade, Part I
Featured News, General NewsHundreds of people enjoyed the 2021 New Albany-Union County Christmas Parade on Monday November 29th. It was a perfect night for a parade.
How worried do you need to be about Omicron? – National & International News – MON 29Nov2021
National & International NewsHow worried do you need to be about Omicron?: a (hopefully somewhat) level-headed overview of what we know and don't know about the new variant so far. Lost Weekend: Customers "in really good spirits" after being snowed-in at UK pub.
New COVID variant emerges; stocks, oil prices tumble – National & International News – FRI 26Nov2021
National & International NewsNew COVID variant emerges; stocks, oil prices tumble. Debt ceiling showdown looms; lawmakers seek permanent solution. Hundreds of FedEx packages dumped in Alabama ravine.
NASA tests ability to defend Earth from asteroids – National & International News – THU 25Nov2021 – Happy Thanksgiving!
National & International NewsNASA tests ability to defend Earth from asteroids. Pentagon combats food and housing insecurity in its ranks. Sudan: Protesters demand full return of civilian rule after coup.
Thankful for work digging ditches
Featured News, OpinionThankfulness extends even to the continued ability to perform occasional manual labor, including the digging of ditches.
Walrod’s Victorian Steampunk exhibit brings retro-futuristic art to New Albany
Featured News, HappeningsMississippi artist John Walrod's retro-futuristic Victorian Steampunk Exhibit opens at the Union County Heritage Museum on December 3, 2021. This is an exhibit and sale of the award-winning artist's 3-D assemblage sculptures.
Ahmaud Arbery: Three convicted in murder of black jogger – National & International News – WED 24Nov2021
National & International NewsAhmaud Arbery: Three convicted in black jogger's murder. Petito's family: others may face charges in daughter's slaying. Ethiopia: civil war headed to capital.
Biden taps fuel reserves to lower gas prices – National & International News – TUE 23Nov2021
National & International NewsBiden taps fuel reserves to lower gas prices. Wis. parade crasher tried to run woman over earlier this month. Iran nuclear stakes rising.
NAES 4th graders attend Camp ‘Read-a-Lot’
SchoolsNew Albany Elementary School fourth graders had a great time at Camp 'Read-a-Lot," which was created for them by their English language arts (ELA) teachers.
SUV rams Wis. Christmas parade, kills 5, injures 40 – National & International News – MON 22Nov2021
National & International NewsSUV rams WI Christmas parade, kills 5, injures 40. Closing arguments in Arbery trial. Haiti: 2 of 17 kidnapped US missionaries released after a month.
Smart devices not compatible? You are not alone.
OpinionApple's recent IOS 15 update caused many headaches for those who use multiple Apple products and rely on their mutual compatibility.