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…

Industrial developer now has regular presence in New Albany

Chandler's services are contracted by Union, Pontotoc and Lee counties with Three Rivers Planning and Development Dstrict.

NA Bulldog Vakeria Jett will play volleyball for ICC

Family and coaches were there to congratulate Jett.

Master-Bilt street adopters already picking up litter

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They plan to pick up litter at least four times a year and Main Street provides trash bags, safety vests and pickup tools.

NA Bulldog Al Nugent signs with Kansas Wesleyan

He signed May 5.

Third grade students study Beverly Cleary books

The project was made possible by a grant from the Dean Provence Endowment for Excellence in Education.

Murder Mystery Dinners returning to Magnolia Room

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The $30 cost include hors d'oeuvres, a multi-course meal, entertainment and the chance to solve a mystery.
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Baptist Union County nationally recognized with an ‘A’ for the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

The award was said to be particularly noteworthy because of the past year being difficult for hospitals.

NAHS students win Kiwanis scholarships

Seven New Albany students were selected.

Pioneer Railcorp changes name to Pioneer Lines

The company owns the line between New Albany and Ripley as well as other Mid-South lines.
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Calls made to Union County E-911 April 26-May 2

Disturbance calls appear to be on the increase this past week.

City honors retired fire chief, learns about growing popularity of community center

The spray park was discussed and it was learned the facility is too unsafe to use and should be demolished and replaced.

New Albany spray park unlikely to open this summer

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City officials would like to build a new spray park but estimated cost for a similar attraction would be $500,000 to $700,000.