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.…
NEMiss.News Brandon Presley, Northern District Commissioner

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…
NEMiss.News Brandon Presley, Northern District Commissioner

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…
NEMiss.News Brandon Presley, Northern District Commissioner

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…

Park consultant will present preliminary plan for river park area Wednesday

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Clark was to present the preliminary plan Wednesday, then incorporate comments and suggestions from that session into the final master plan.

Section of Hwy. 45 named for late Speaker of the House Billy McCoy

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McCoy may be best known for the four-lane highway program but was responsible for several important education, transportation and other measures.

New Albany on path to becoming certified retirement city

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Retirees add to population, have disposable income, place little demand on services, tend to be civic-minded and draw visitors who may become residents.
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Mississippi State University announces local graduates, those on honors lists

Twenty-two Union County students obtained degrees while 38 achieved the president's and dean's lists.

Only one Union County road remains closed due to flooding

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Following the heavy rains two days ago, at least 40 county roads were closed.

Cast announced for Shakespeare in the Park (Along the River)

The cast includes some familiar faces as well as newcomers to the local theatre scene.

City school district ending year on strong financial note

As usual at the end of a school year, trustees approved a list of retirements, some resignations and new hires.

Laney awarded Taylor Moore Scholarship at NAHS

The scholarship in honor of the late New Albany graduate has been given the past 17 years.

County finalizes purchase of office space for district attorney

The supervisors also approved payment for the new E-911 emergency telephone system and a grant request for funds to clean up dumpsites throughout the county.

City going back to restart in Fred’s renovation as municipal center project

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Officials hope to rebid the revised Fred's project in about three weeks.

UPDATED: About 80 percent of county has serious flooding

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Officials are trying to get a comprehensive list of roads under water but the extent of damage won't be known until the water recedes.
NEMiss.News Brandon Presley, Northern District Commissioner

Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley to hold New Albany town hall meeting on internet, cell phones

The town hall will be Tuesday, June 22, at 6 p.m. in the Union County Courthouse. It is free and the public is invoted.