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 NAMS Veterans' Day Program

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 NAMS Veterans' Day Program

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 NAMS Veterans' Day Program

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…
NEMiss.News Anna Parks, ACT 30 Club

NAHS ACT 30+Club has recent new member

Congratulations to Anna Parks upon her earning membership in the NAHS ACT 30+ Club.
NEMiss.News David Neal Cox executed

David Neal Cox executed for 2010 murder in Union County

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David Neal Cox was executed on November 17, 2021, for the 2010 murder of his wife, Kim Kirk Cox in Union County.
NEMiss.News Ingomar Attendance Center

Wednesday morning incident put Ingomar school campus under a brief ‘soft lockdown’

Ingomar Attendance Center has brief 'soft lockdown' after some type of altercation between two non-school students or employees. The school resource officer dealt with the situation.

Days after COP26, Biden administration auctioning record oil and gas leases in Gulf – National & International News – WED 17Nov

Days after COP26, U.S. to auction record oil and gas leases. New trial for nasal Alzheimer's vaccine. U.S. tops 100k yearly drug overdose deaths. Austria locks down its unvaxxed.
NEMiss.News Nora Beth Stroupe with winning Veteran's Day pin

Veterans’ Pin Design Challenge showcased 6th grade engineering skills

Congratulations to Nora Beth Stroupe, winner of the Veterans' pin design challenge. Her design was 3D printed and worn by veterans.
NEMiss.News "Smitty" Harris & Tap Code chart

Tupelo post office to be named to honor Vietnam War POW, Colonel Carlyle “Smitty” Harris.

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Tupelo will name post office in honor of Col. Carlyle "Smitty" Harris, the sixth American to become a POW during the Viet Nam War. Harris was a POW for eight years, and taught many fellow prisoners to use the Tap Code as a means of secret communication.

At least 102 Native American children died over 50 years at Nebraska boarding school – National & International News – TUE 16Nov2021

102 Native children died at Nebraska boarding school. Arbery case: Defense beside themselves as "more black pastors" turn up. Xi warns Biden over Taiwan support.
NEMiss.News Happy Feet at the Museum

How to have Happy Feet is topic of November Museum Moments

How to have happy feet is the topic of this month's Museum Moments, Thursday November 18. Check it out, if your feet are sometimes unhappy.
NEMiss.News Career & Tech. Center Teacher of Year 2021-22

Teacher of year named for New Albany Career & Technical Center

Congratulations to the Teacher of the Year at New Albany Career & Technical Education Center.

Biden under pressure to ban unvaxxed from domestic flights – National & International News – MON 15Nov2021

Dems: ban unvaxxed from domestic flights. Trump ally Bannon arrested. National Guard called in ahead of Rittenhouse verdict. Pentagon covered up 2019 Syria strike that killed 50 civilians.

Is Sam Mosley New Albany’s Favorite Son?

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New Albany's Sam Mosley was honored on Nov, 12 for his 60-year career as a successful writer and performer of the Blues. "Living Blues Magazine," Malaco Records and the Union County Heritage Museum joined in honoring the Mosley & Johnson Band's many contributions to the Blues genre, as well as to the community.
NEMiss.News NAMS Veterans' Day Program

New Albany Middle School Veterans’ Day Program

New Albany Middle School's Veterans' Day program honors veterans, features guest speaker, MS Sen. Kathy Chism.