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…
Crime Stoppers seeks help in locating stolen $250,000 restored Barracuda
General NewsA witness saw an early 2000’s model black Chevy Silverado either extended cab or 4 door, 4x4 with a white enclosed car hauler trailer parked on CR 1290 near CR 1371 around 10:30 P.M.
Middle School student government members meet state officials
SchoolsThe students also were able to tour the capitol and senate chamber.
First-graders student plant science thanks to grant
SchoolsPart of the study involved how plants grow and what function each part serves.
County schools to present Shrek the Musical April 30-May 2
SchoolsThe production will be April 30 through May 2 with two evening performances and one matinee.
First-graders learn about predicting volcano eruptions
SchoolsThe volcano study was part of the "I Am a Scientist" program
Previous bond revoked for woman accused of Magnolia Soap burglary and van theft
General NewsDye is accused of similar behavior after breaking into the tennis complex pro shop.
Grant helps students learn with sights and sound
SchoolsVarious hands-on activities with sight words, beginning sounds, ending sounds, building words, rhyming, sound switch and syllables are used.
Museum event produces wealth of Union County sports memories
Community, Featured NewsAnyone who knows of a person who should be included in the display is asked to obtain a nomination form from the museum.
NA Elementary students learn about measurements
SchoolsThey practiced on everyday items scattered around the classroom.
Tanglefoot Trail Welcome Center opening set for April 24
CommunityThere will be a brief ceremony, visitors can see the center and the library will provide coffee and activities for the kids.
Magnolia Soap and Bath burglary suspect quickly arrested, has similar crime history
Featured News, General NewsThe suspect was charged with a similar break-in at the tennis complex pro shop where she exhibited erratic behavior, changed and took clothes and other items after staying in the shop several hours.
Community to have Shakespeare on the Tallahatchie
Featured News, LeisureAuditions will be Tuesday, March 25, and there is no age limit. Links to set up appointments are included in the story.