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…

New Albany candidate forum set for Monday, May 17

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Both party and independent candidates have been invited and those in uncontested races may be able to speak.

People violating yard sale ordinance through ignorance, or deliberately

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Permits are only $5 ($15 for a commercial location) but a person can only hold sales every 90 days.

Brianna Ligon joins ACT high score club

Those in the club are given special T-shirts.

Converting Fred’s, WIC buildings for city use may cost $5.4 million

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City aldermen have several options but all would involve funding challenges or delays.

Trullett accepted by Base Camp Coding Academy

The hands-on computer coding academy is in Water Valley.

NAES students study Mississippi geography and people

The students looked at all 82 counties in the state.

Architect not present for Fred’s bids opening

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The base bid with alternates covers converting the former Fred's building into a complex for light, gas and water and police departments, plus municipal court in the separate WIC building.

Carson Gault signs to play baseball at EMCC

Coaches and family members were present for the May 11 signing ceremony.

NAHS seniors have college signing day

The seniors announced they would be attending nearly 20 different institutions.
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Reception will honor retiring alderman Johnny Anderson

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Anderson has served as Ward Two Alderman 24 years.

Board ironing out details for this year’s Union County Fair

Possibly the biggest change, due to COVID-19 concerns, is that the senior citizens day will be a drive-through event, meaning the sit-down meal and Bingo will not be included until next year.

Three more NAHS students join high ACT score club

Nearly 200 NAHS students have been honored with the designation since the club's origin in 2011.