Tag Archive for: Jackson MS

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.…
NEMissnews Jackson MS Pearl River flood 1983

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…
NEMissnews Jackson MS Pearl River flood 1983

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…
NEMissnews Jackson MS Pearl River flood 1983

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…

Jackson, MS: Federal Judge rejects NAACP challenge to special court district – National & International News – MON 1Jan2024

Jackson, MS: Federal Judge rejects NAACP challenge to special court district. Japan struck by 7.6 earthquake, forcing evacuations.

Inveterate liar Rep. George Santos faces 3rd expulsion vote – National & International News – THU 30Nov2023

Inveterate liar Rep. George Santos faces 3rd expulsion vote. Under new EPA rule, cities like Jackson would have to replace all lead pipes in 10 years.

Calls for fed probe after Mississippi man killed by police and buried without family’s knowledge – National & International News – THU 3Nov2023

Calls for feds to probe death of Mississippi man killed, buried by police without family's knowledge. Alabama court OKs state to put inmate to death with experimental method. Growing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza with more than 9,000 dead.

Majority Black Jackson may soon have courts, police run by majority white state government – National & International News – MON 27Feb2023

Majority Black Jackson may soon have courts, police run by majority white state government. State also moves to seize control of the city's water system- and hundreds of millions in federal funds.
NEMiss.news State Health Officer Dobbs

State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs to resign at the end of July 2022

Mississippi State Health Officer , Dr. Thomas Dobbs, has announced his resignation, effective at the end of July, 2022.
NEMissnews Jackson MS Pearl River flood 1983

Pearl River to crest at Jackson Monday at level below 1983

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Jackson MS - Pearl River waters are spilling into portions of the Jackson MS area. Many local residents can easily recall the devastating flooding of 1983, when the Pearl River rose to 39.58 feet. Though officials have slightly lowered the…