Tag Archive for: Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH)

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.…
Northeast MS news Covid-19 update 3-29-20

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…
Northeast MS news Covid-19 update 3-29-20

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…
Northeast MS news Covid-19 update 3-29-20

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…

Updated COVID-19 vaccines now available at no cost to patients, but confusion reigns in many places

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COVID-19 vaccines are available to all eligible persons whether insured or not.
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.
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Mississippi now leads U.S. in percent of population to die of COVID

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With 83 Mississippians announced as dead of COVID-19 today alone, our state has laid undisputed claim to having the highest percentage of its citizens dead of COVID-19. A sad day, with little recognition.
NEMiss.News COVID testing tent, Baptist Union County

Mississippi solidly in number two spot nationally in COVID deaths per million population, gaining quickly on New Jersey

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As Mark Twain once said about news reports of his own death having been "premature," news reports of Mississippi being in the number one spot for COVID deaths per million of population may still be a bit premature. But Mark Twain did eventually die, and, astonishingly, it looks like our lightly populated state will soon outpace far more populous states to claim the shameful title of Number One state in deaths per million.
NEMiss.News over 4200 Mississippians dead

Over 4200 Mississippians dead, whether you believe in COVID-19 or not

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Whether one "believes" in it or not, COVID-19 is a real problem, killing real people all over the U.S. and throughout our state. If you are among those who dismiss the deaths of those over 60 because "They are old people and old people die,"…
NEMiss.News Mississippi marijuana initiative

Competing ballot initiatives confuse MS medical marijuana issue

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Voters face confusing choices regarding MS medical marijuana Mississippi voters face confusing choices Nov. 3 about whether patients with debilitating medical conditions may use medical marijuana. More than 30 U.S. states already have medical…
NEMiss.news Data reporting without legacy softwareTallying: a tutorial

Data reporting without legacy software: A tutorial in initiative

Anyone with proper motivation and a little initiative could see to it that Mississippians get basic, reliable health information related to COVID-19 on a daily basis.
NEMiss.News No Downside to Being Careful

Covid-19: Is there a downside to being careful?

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Mississippians are not getting consistent information or much more than lip service for public safety, so they need to be looking after themselves where COVID-19 is concerned.

MS Covid-19 update 21APR20: 3 nursing homes saw 34% of total NE Miss deaths

About the case count: The MS Department of Health currently updates its map and statistics each morning with test results from the previous day that were reported by 6:00 PM that day. Outside laboratories also report positive test results, which…
NEMiss.News Social Distancing Covid-19 update

MS Covid-19 update 20APR20: MS 18th in deaths per million

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About the case count: The MS Department of Health currently updates its map and statistics each morning with test results from the previous day that were reported by 6:00 PM that day. Outside laboratories also report positive test results,…
NEMiss.news Social distancing

MS Covid-19 update 18APR20: NE Miss has 4 new deaths

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About the case count: The MS Department of Health currently updates its map and statistics each morning with test results from the previous day that were reported by 6:00 PM that day. Outside laboratories also report positive test results,…
Northeast MS news Covid-19 update 3-29-20

MS Covid-19 update 16APR20: Monroe Co. cases lead NE Miss

About the case count: The MS Department of Health currently updates its map and statistics each morning with test results from the previous day that were reported by 6:00 PM that day. Outside laboratories also report positive test results,…