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 MS Speaker, Philip Gunn

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 MS Speaker, Philip Gunn

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 MS Speaker, Philip Gunn

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 Walmart truck

Walmart announces campaign to raise and match funds for American Red Cross’s disaster relief

Walmart announces an disaster relief fund-raiser, for which the company will match up to 5 million dollars of contributions.

Nearly 50 dead in Northeast from Ida, some still missing – National & International News – FRI 3Sept2021

Hurricane Ida has killed at least 61 people in 8 states. Biden, Dems rush to counter Texas abortion ban. North Korea's Kim calls for climate change action. 
NEMiss.News COVID testing tent, Baptist Union County

Mississippi solidly in number two spot nationally in COVID deaths per million population, gaining quickly on New Jersey

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As Mark Twain once said about news reports of his own death having been "premature," news reports of Mississippi being in the number one spot for COVID deaths per million of population may still be a bit premature. But Mark Twain did eventually die, and, astonishingly, it looks like our lightly populated state will soon outpace far more populous states to claim the shameful title of Number One state in deaths per million.

Billionaire Sackler family wins immunity in opioid crisis cases – National & International News – THU 2Sept2021

Sacklers win immunity from OxyContin suits. Ida kills at least 25 in NY, NJ and PA. China's 'culture wars' finally tackle deadly culture of overwork.
NEMiss.News NAES employees of the month 8/2021

NAES Employees of the Month, August 2021

Congratulations to the August Employees of the Month at New Albany Elementary School.

America’s two decades of war cost taxpayers $5.8 trillion, so far – National & International News – WED 1Sep2021

War on Terror has cost $5.8 trillion, so far. Texas' abortion strategy could be used to curtail any constitutional right. UN: Number of weather disasters soar, deaths fall.

Part of Mississippi highway collapses, kills 2, injures 10 after Ida – National & International News – TUE 31Aug2021

Part of MS highway collapses, kills 2, injures 10 after Ida. Millions will be evicted this year and next. Last US soldier leaves Afghanistan.

Biden finally ends a 20-year nightmare, no thanks to the mass media!

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The US media never exacts a price for starting a war; but they will punish you for ending one, as Pres. Biden learned.

Ida leaves utter devastation in Louisiana – National & International News – MON 30Aug2021

Ida leaves utter devastation in Louisiana. US airstrike in Kabul kills 10 civilians, including children; departure deadline tomorrow.

Judge Shands, black Mississippians’ vaccine skepticism is NOT the crux of our COVID mess

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Contrary to Shands' assumptions, black Mississippians may actually be MORE vaccinated than white Mississippians. Get the facts within.
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Guest Author Rodney Shands writes to refute Steve Patterson

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Rodney Shands writes to refute Steve Patterson's stance regarding stupidity vs malice, and to offer his view of the Democrat Party's current agenda.
NEMiss.News MS Speaker, Philip Gunn

Mississippi Republicans want to raise sales taxes, eliminate personal income tax

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MS House Republicans have proposed a "revenue neutral" bill that will increase sales taxes while eventually eliminate personal income tax. The MS Economic Council opposes the move, which will actually increase taxes on the lowest 60% of earners, while lowering taxes on the 40% of highest incomes in the state.