Tag Archive for: Public Service Commission

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 Presley urges special session of legislature

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 Presley urges special session of legislature

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 Presley urges special session of legislature

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…

PSC Commissioner Presley continuing efforts to bring broadband internet to rural Union County

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Rural broadband efforts are being hampered by big-money lobbyists from companies including AT&T that don't want to add internet, but also don't want anyone else in the territory.
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.
NEMiss.News Presley urges special session of legislature

Presley to hold virtual town hall meeting this week

On Thursday, September 17 at 6 p.m. Commissioner Brandon Presley will hold a Virtual Town Hall Meeting to hear from constituents across North Mississippi. During the Town Hall, Commissioner Presley will give an update on the expansion of broadband…
NEMiss.News Presley urges special session of legislature

Presley warns of “grandchildren” scam targeting elderly Mississippians

Nettleton, MS– Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley wants consumers to be aware of a serious telephone scam which specifically targets the elderly. Recently, constituents have reported receiving calls telling them…
NEMiss.News Presley urges special session of legislature

Northern District PSC Commissioner Brandon Presley hosts Town Meeting in New Albany

About 90 people participated in Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley's Town Hall meeting Thursday evening, March 26, at the Union  County Courthouse. Presley spoke for about 20 minutes about the issues the commission…