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…

TVA gives $5,000 to improve Middle School’s unique Imagine Lab

The lab allows students to learn computer programming, laser engraving, CNC routing, sublimation printing, 3-D printing, drones, robotics and other technological skills.

One in custody, one at large following Shady Dell Park shootout

The argument began earlier in the day at apartments across town and was carried on to the park with one suspect in custody and one at large.

NA students among Northeast Mississippi student virtual career expo winners

Part of qualifying to win the prizes was based on interaction with and information gained from the expo, which was again held virtually due to the pandemic.

Jodi Parks selected for North Mississippi Medical Center academy

Upon completion she will be eligible for certified nursing assistant training.

Democratic primary has only two ward races that are contested

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James Dean running for mayor will move on to the June 8 general election as will Jessica Winston running for Ward One alderman as Democratic nominees.

Outstanding career and tech students announced for 3rd 9 weeks

These are the outstanding students for the third nine weeks of school.

Armed suspect surrenders to deputies after 10-hour standoff

The man will face a variety of charges in Union and Pontotoc counties.

NAHS band sections win medals in state competition

They won in the Mississippi Indoor Association Championships held in Jackson.

Some government service schedules will change for Good Friday

The New Albany Friday route will be picked up Thursday, a day earlier, while the county Friday collection will go on as usual.

Pottery exhibit and culminating event set Wednesday, March 31 – Session one

The classes are designed for those 55 and older.

Easter parade and egg hunt draw enthusiastic crowd of children and adults

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The Easter Egg Hunt, presented by the Union County Library Staff each year, always results in a mad dash by children to find eggs with special prizes inside.

Stations of the Cross procession marks Palm Sunday

Stations of the Cross includes 14 significant events in the last day of Jesus Christ's life before crucifixion.