Tag Archive for: Northeast Mississippi

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.…

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…

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…

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…

Two local men face house burglary charges

The location of the burglary was next door to the address of one of the two suspects.

New Albany Farmers’ Market opens Thursday, Myrtle’s is Saturday

The New Albany market will be much more informal this year and will be in the lower library parking lot while the Myrtle new market will request registration for vendors.

Lightning heavily damages Crotts home on Magnolia Drive, no injuries reported

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Fire Chief Mark Whiteside said this has been a year for unusual calls, including this lightning strike and two cases where lightning struck natural gas meters.

Paving preparatory work begins Tuesday on Moss Hill Drive

Motorists may want to consider avoiding Moss Hill Drive, if they can, until work is complted.

New video series spotlights New Albany, other Main Street communities in the hills

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The public is encouraged to watch and share the Mississippi Hills Main Street videos on social media to assist our Main Street communities as they work diligently to help local businesses recover and grow.

NMMC honors Foley with Advanced Practice Excellence Award

Foley is a resident of Blue Springs
New Albany MS runoff election rules

Saturday absentee voting opportunity reminder

Voters can qualify to cast absentee ballots for a variety of reasons and voting ahead only takes a few minutes.

Area students participate in NMMC student nurse externship program

The student nurses have both classroom and actual work experience over the nine-week period.

Moss Hill Drive resurfacing may take place next week after delay

Street repairs have been delayed due to difficulty in finding contractors and asphalt availability.

Rogers tells story of state’s diverse historical markers as snapshots of culture

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Rogers has compiled his photos and accompanying history on his website, www. mississippimarkers.com

Robbins graduates from state fire academy

Robbins' training meets National Fire Protection Association 1001 Firefighter I-II standards.

Civic center to host creative playmaking camp for youths

Sessions will be July 19-23 and cost including snacks and materials is $100.