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…
concrete pad

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 Mark & Cathy Garrett at Evening of Jazz

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 Mark & Cathy Garrett at Evening of Jazz

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 Mark & Cathy Garrett at Evening of Jazz

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 Heritage Days classroom exhibit

The museum’s popular Heritage Days event will be November 4-6.

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The Union County Heritage Museum will host its annual Heritage Days event November 4, 5 and 6, 2021 in the museum's Pioneer Village. The event is free, but groups should call to be scheduled. See post for details of events.
NEMiss.News Disturbance at Mexican store

Sunday afternoon disturbance sends one to jail

One person was booked as a result of a Sunday afternoon disturbance call that brought out several officers of the New Albany Police Department.

Manchin to get rich(er) from bipartisan infrastructure bill – National & International News – MON 11Oct2021

Manchin to get rich(er) from bipartisan infrastructure bill. Ex-Pentagon official: U.S. cybersecurity no match for China. Former North Korean spy breaks silence.
NEMiss.News Pontotoc Job Fair

Union County Job Fair with area employers to be held at Hillcrest Baptist Church

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Thirty employers from the New Albany area will be included in a Union County Job Fair produced by Three Rivers, UCDA and the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. MDES requires all people in the Union County area receiving unemployment benefits to attend the job fair.

Disappointing Sept. jobs report worries economists – National & International News – FRI 8Oct2021

Disappointing Sept. jobs report worries economists. Abortion providers still wary after Texas law blocked. U.S. sub strikes 'unknown object' in South China Sea.
NEMiss.News Texas abortion law protest

Texas abortion law overturned, debt ceiling can may be kicked to December – National & International News Thur7OCT2021

Texas abortion law overturned. Agreement between parties may delay debt ceiling action. Deadly earthquake hits Pakistan.

Why did protesters have to follow Sen. Sinema into a bathroom? – National & International News – WED 6Oct2021

Sinema condemns activists who followed her to a bathroom after refusing to meet them anywhere else. FBI to track threats to school officials. China-Taiwan military tensions grow.
NEMiss.News MS Bankers Ass'n. opposes proposed new reporting

Mississippi Bankers Association opposes reporting millions of customer transactions to IRS

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Mississippi Bankers Association President and CEO Gordon Fellows writes opposing proposed reporting of customer data to the IRS. Broad new level of financial detail reporting is included in proposed 'tax compliance agenda.'

California oil spill could devastate wildlife for years – National & International News – TUE 5Oct2021

CA oil spill will impact wildlife for years. How the Build Back Better plan can alleviate supply bottlenecks, price hikes. France: 330,000 children abused by Catholic clergy and staff.

New Albany Fire Department reminds citizens it’s Fire Prevention Week

New Albany Fire Department reminds the community that this is Fire Prevention Week, and they continue to educate students and others on the subject of fire safety.

Manchin explains why he won’t expand Medicare from deck of his yacht – National & International News – MON 4Oct2021

Manchin opposes Medicare expansion from his yacht. Whistleblower: Facebook promotes profit over public good. 3000+ pedophiles in French Catholic Church. Pandora Papers: World's elite hide trillion$.
NEMiss.News Mark & Cathy Garrett at Evening of Jazz

Hundreds enjoy Evening of Jazz in the museum’s Faulkner Garden

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Hundreds of guests attended An Evening of Jazz in the Faulkner Garden of the Union County Heritage Museum. The September 23rd event kicked off this year's Tallahatchie Riverfest and was a fundraiser for its host, the New Albany Garden Club.