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…

Students win prizes for meeting reading goals

The students who met the early goal received spring break fun kits.

New Albany Elementary student celebrate birthday of Dr. Seuss

Students helped achieve their goals through the projects

New Albany schools approve administrative staff for next fall

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The school board elected offices for the coming year with Barbara Washington as president, David Rainey as vice-president and Mark Garrett as secretary.

Crimestoppers seek information on Tupelo assault

One subject distracted the victim while another put a bag over his head.

Police arrest female subject in ‘shopping spree’ burglary of tennis complex pro shop

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The suspect stayed in the shop for nearly six hours, loading a bag with shoes, sunglasses, clothes and other items.

Lt. Gov. Hosemann reads Dr. Seuss to New Albany Elementary students

New Albany Elementary first-graders were the students who were able to see and hear the reading.

Kindergarten students learn about dental health through Zoom

Another feature of the Zoom visit was telling children what to expect during a visit to the dentist.

City dropping mask requirements going along with governor’s order

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Although most requirements were dropped, there are still some seating limits to public events and following guidelines is "suggested."

New Albany Elementary celebrates The Cat in the Hat Day

Elementary students combine fun reading Dr. Seuss with word study.
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New Albany Elementary School announces Citizens of the Month

The program is a way to recognize students for performing good small acts when they might not otherwise be honored.
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Calls to Union County E-911 for Feb. 22-28

Disturbances and assaults still rate high in type of calls made to 911 this past week,

NA Police investigating death of 18-year-old

Police Chief Chris Robertson said there was no evidence of foul play but a cause was not clear.