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…

Big turn out for Oogie Boogie event at Magnolia Civic Center
Featured News, HappeningsThe Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween party at the Magnolia Civic Center drew a large crowd for an evening of family fun.

CDC confirms deadly bacteria in recalled Walmart home spray – National & International News – FRI 29Oct2021
National & International NewsCDC: deadly bacteria in Wal-Mart home spray. Flight attendant punched by passenger in mask dispute. U.S. calls for Myanmar torture probe.

Baptist Union County selects Service First Champions for the quarter
Health & WellnessCongratulations to Cliff Hanna and Ken Orr, recently named quarterly Service First Champions at Baptist-Union County.

Britt Gully will perform singing the Jimmie Rodgers story at the museum
Featured News, HappeningsThe always popular, educational and fun Pioneer Days will be at the Union County Heritage Museum Nov 4-6, 2021, with Britt Gully as Jimmie Rodgers on Saturday.

Judge: Don’t call the people Rittenhouse gunned down ‘victims’; ‘looters’, ‘rioters’ OK – National & International News – THU 28Oct2021
National & International NewsJudge: Don't call people Rittenhouse killed 'victims'. Build Back Better now $1.75 trillion. China fuel cuts to deepen U.S. supply chain woes.

FDA vaccine panel approves Pfizer jabs for kids 5 and up – National & International News – WED 27Oct2021
National & International NewsFDA vaccine panel approves Pfizer jabs for kids 5 and up. Dems propose 'billionaire tax' for Build Back Better plan. UN: climate pledges aren't nearly enough.

Could 3D printing be the answer to the housing shortage? – National & International News – TUE 26Oct2021
National & International NewsCould 3D printing be the answer to the housing crunch? Striketober: Grassroots union drive takes on Amazon. Brazil's president may face criminal charges.

Guest Author Brandon Presley – Federal ARP Funds: Fix Things, Don’t Fiddle Them Away
Featured News, Government & PoliticsPSC Commissioner Brandon Presley urges MS officials to use available American Rescue Plan funds for the good of all Mississippians. State and local governments have received 2.7 billion dollars in federal funds for for a mixture of specific purposes and generally to mitigate COVID-19's impact on all Mississippians. Infrastructure spending should have a high priority.

U.S. to try again for Assange extradition this week – National & International News – MON 25Oct2021
National & International NewsU.S. to try again for Assange extradition this week. Wild weather across U.S. this week. Sudan: military coup overthrows civilian government.

Two separate incidents scrambled cops and ambulances early Sunday evening
Featured News, General NewsSeparate incidents at about the same time scrambled cops, ambulance early Sunday evening, lighting downtown vicinity with red & blue lights.

Remains of Marc Lynn Cobb, missing since January 2020, found in Itawamba County
General NewsHuman remains found alongside HWY 25 in Itawamba County have been identified as those of Marc Lynn Cobb, missing since January 2020.

Gunn visits northeast Mississippi, hints at run for governor
Featured News, Government & PoliticsMS Speaker of the House, Phil Gunn, spoke to New Albany Rotarians about his push to eliminate the Mississippi personal income tax. Gunn is gearing up for a run at the governor's joy in Mississippi.