Tag Archive for: Northeast Mississippi
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…
Calls to Union County E-911 May 10-16
Government & PoliticsPlenty of suspicious people reported in county again this past week.
City honors outgoing alderman Johnny Anderson
CommunityMayor Tim Kent presented Anderson with a plaque and key to the city.
Furry masked bandits elude capture at paint store
Community, Featured NewsAt first the raccoons appeared to be trapped but when officers began to loosen metal siding they ran away.
Reeder honored by national Daughters of American Revolution for promoting American history
SchoolsReeder is an EXCEL teacher at the middle school and his students have been studying the U. S. states.
Museum exhibit features award-winning artwork by New Albany High School students
SchoolsThe artwork will be on display through May 25.
Union Sheriff’s Department seizes $65,000 in codeine cough syrup, $9,000 cash
Featured News, General NewsThe two will face the more serious charge of drug trafficking due to the large quantity of codeine.
Registration now open For Boys & Girls Clubs summer program
CommunityThe program will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 7 - July 16 for youths 6-18 years of age.
Tax office staff honors retiree Sharon Medlin – more than a year later
CommunityMedlin worked for four tax collectors over her 32-year career
Calls made to Union County E-911 May 3-9
Government & PoliticsA lot of people were acting suspiciously this past week, according to the calls made.
Museum Madness summer children’s program returns in June
General NewsSessions will be June 21 – 25. There will be a morning and afternoon session each day for smaller class sizes.
Museum program will provide information about state historic markers
CommunityMore than 1,000 markers can be found near buildings, battlefields, cemeteries, churches, temples, forts, homes, schools and abandoned towns.
Court sentences Carruthers to 160 years for criminal enterprise
Featured News, General NewsCarruthers had a large quantity of drugs, plus was close to churches and a school, is a convicted felon, and was using a firearm.