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…

Annual delinquent tax land sale offers real estate possibilities

Even if a parcel is sold, the original owner has three years to redeem it by paying interest and penalties.

Clean-up crews probably didn’t want chicken noodle soup for supper

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Every time the truck would stop and start, more chicken fat would spill out.

Civic center cancels jazz and pop performance

Low ticket sales was cited as a reason.

City schools will get more money but no tax increase needed

The increase will amount to about $300,000 more for the district.

County approves FAA grant to improve city-county airport runway

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Supervisors also received a funding request from LifeCore Health Services, which provides a variety of health care to Union County residents.

Former Oxford police officer sentenced to life without parole in murder of girl friend

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Kinne was married and trying to keep the relationship with Clayton secret according to the district attorney's office.

Summer Clean Sweep cancelled due to heat advisory

This is the first scheduled quarterly cleanup event and in the past has been tied to Keep America Beautiful.

County schools to focus on promoting ideal core values

County schools are returning to all in-person classes with no mask requirements.

New Albany back-to-school plan includes in-person classes, no masks

Some pandemic practices concerning sanitation, spacing and screening will be retained.

Summer Clean Sweep facing competing events, needs more support

This year the effort will include the county and will end with lunch provided by the Union County Development Association.

Wastewater treatment plant project to be ready next month

The move should greatly reduce odor problems in the parks and sportsplex area as well as near the new plant.

State’s back-to-school tax-free weekend is this Friday and Saturday

The exemption only applies to certain items and the total price for each must be under $100.