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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…

Union County Courthouse gets new oaks to replace damaged 110-year-old ones

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The Union County Courthouse lawn now has ten new pin oak trees, approximately replacing the 110-year-old trees removed in June 2018, thanks to a grant from Keep America/Mississippi Beautiful and the Community Recovery Tree Planting project. Over…
NEMiss.News E-911 Union County

Union County E-911 emergency call log for Feb. 1-7

(Does not include 22 traffic stops or any medical or coroner calls) Monday, Feb. 1: 12:07 a.m. – Caller on CR 88 advised her boyfriend and her friend got into it and want to speak to an officer. 9:15 a.m. – General complaint. Female…

Convicted kidnapper and Foote murderer’s Supreme Court bid fails

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The Mississippi Supreme Court has refused to hear the case of convicted murderer and kidnapper Albert Lee McDonald who shot five people, killing two who were well-known New Albany residents. Briefly, the court said McDonald’s motion was…
New Albany MS NAES Citizens of Month

New Albany Elementary School announces Citizens of the Month

New Albany Elementary School’s January Citizens of the Month are as follows ( no photo was provided): Samuel McClure, Crishona Sumler, Justyce Walker, Amiya Sumler Dhruvi Patel, Isai Cruz, Hadley Chism, Yahaira Hernandez, Andrew Latham,…

Presidents Day garbage collection changes but weather puts all in doubt

Governmental offices were to be closed Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of Presidents Day. Other changes were planned but it is likely icy conditions will cancel those activities. City schools were also to close. County schools was to not…

New Albany School District announces teachers and administrator of the year

The Teachers of the Year and the Administrator of the Year from the New Albany School District were formally recognized at the February School Board Meeting. Pictured with each honoree are Dr. Lance Evans, Superintendent; Mike Staten,…

Police report catching apartment burglar in the act

New Albany police caught an alleged house burglar in the act this past Monday. Police Chief Chris Robertson said officers received a call to the apartments on Denmill Road about 7:49 p.m. When the officers arrived they found Jorge…

NAES EXCEL class studies famous Mississippi scientist

Each year, students in Glen Reeder's 2nd Grade EXCEL class have the opportunity to research and create a presentation on a famous Mississippian.  This year, they were visited via Zoom, by one of these famous Mississippians. Second grade…

New Albany Elementary briefly evacuated but no danger to students or staff

New Albany Elementary School was briefly evacuated before noon Wednesday because of a smoke alarm. Students and staff were quickly moved outside as firefighters arrived. The cause of the alarm was determined to be a malfunctioning smoke detector,…

Local school districts to celebrate School Board Member Recognition Week

New Albany and Union County School Districts will join districts across the state to thank school board members during School Board Member Recognition Week, February 8-12, for their leadership and service to local school boards and communities. “This…

Trees returning to courthouse square thanks to grant

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The Union County Courthouse Square will soon see trees again, according to New Albany Main Street Manager Billye Jean Stroud. She said the Main Street Association has been awarded a grant through the Keep America/Mississippi Beautiful and…
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Cohran signs with NEMCC to play football after leaving New Albany

New Albany High School senior Bulldog football player Isaiah Cohran signed to play football with Northeast Mississippi Community College on Wednesday, February 3. Pictured are front row l-r: Anthony Cohran, Isaiah Cohran, Tiffany Foy;…