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…
Northeast Mississippi law enforcement looking for missing sex offenders
Government & PoliticsCall Crime Stoppers of NE MS @ 800-773-TIPS or download the p3 tip app and leave the anonymous tip that way.
New Albany Elementary announces citizens for month for April
SchoolsThe program is a way to recognize students who may not otherwise be singled out for participation in sports or other activities.
Calls to Union County E-911 April 19-25
Government & PoliticsThis week's calls include threats and assaults.
Adopt-a-Street program gaining business, club, individual sponsors
CommunityMain Street provides trash bags and use of pickup tools and safety vests for volunteers.
Kindergarten students learn how butterflies come to be
SchoolsMrs. Mary Catherine Latham's students were able to release the butterflies April 23.
Annual Master Gardener plant sale to be at museum Saturday
CommunityFree demonstrations will be presented, tools can be sharpened and those attending can have soil samples tested.
New Albany Southern Living honor appears to be paying tourism dividends
Community, Featured NewsThe interest in tourism for our area is coming from at least 45 states.
New Albany Elementary School names April employees of the month
SchoolsEmployees from the entire school staff are singled out each month for their service.
Mississippi keeps four House districts but loses population slightly, Census says
Government & PoliticsThe U. S. population grew, but by the smallest percentage in history
Voters can cast absentee ballots for June 8 general election starting today
Featured News, Government & PoliticsSome races were settled in the party primaries so voters will have only two or three offices to decide on June 8.
Wal-Mart out of cash?
CommunityThe problem was said by an employee to be that the store had received no delivery of cash in two weeks, although store officials had not verified this.
New Albany dog park officially opens Saturday
Government & PoliticsRules for use are posted at the entrances and Community Development Director Billye Jean Stroud people have been responsible in using the parks.