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 schools going back to traditional outdoor graduation ceremony

Personnel matters took up a large part of the agenda as this is the time of year when teachers resign and are hired.

New Albany aldermen mark autism month and honor Boys and Girls Club winner

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Aldermen are scheduled to open bids on the various options to renovate the former Fred's building into a municipal complex May 4.

All New Albany incumbents win their primaries but some still face opponents in June

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No runoffs will be needed in the political party contests that drew about 33 percent of the voters.

Scott named STAR Student at NAHS

The purpose of the STAR program is to recognize outstanding students & teachers in Mississippi.

NA voting going smoothly with about 10 percent participating so far

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The only real problem was when people did not look at sample ballots carefully and then changed their minds while in the midst of voting.

Supervisors pursuing efforts to get county-wide internet service

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Rep. Sam Creekmore said the project may be possible without legislative action.

Municipal primary elections today throughout the state

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Voters must choose to vote either a Democratic or Republican ballot although the June 8 general election will have a mixture of candidates from both parties as well as independent candidates.

Police seek man in credit card theft

This is the suspect's third felony charge this year after he was accused of stealing a park commission truck and also breaking into a car at the Middle School.
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Calls to Union County E-911 March 22-28

Domestic and family problems accounted for several of the calls.

New Albany High School adds more members to the 30+ Club

Each student who qualifies for the club is presented with a T-shirt.

Crimestoppers needs public’s help with two cases

Law enforcement hopes the public can identify the commercial burglar. They know the identity of the second suspect but need help in locating him.

Things to remember about the municipal party primaries April 6

Voting will be at the community center at 307 Wilson Street from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and acceptable photo IDs will be required. A runoff may be needed in a race where there are more than two candidates and no one receives a simple majority.