Tag Archive for: Northeast Mississippi news

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 NAHS 5th grade class

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 NAHS 5th grade class

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 NAHS 5th grade class

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…
NEMiss.News Daisy award winner Joann Burks, RN

Baptist Union County recognizes Joann Burks, RN, who performs above and beyond expectations

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Congratulations to Joann Burks, RN at Baptist-Union County Hospital, who recently received the Daisy award for Extraordinary Nurses.

Putin invades Ukraine; French question his sanity – National & International News – THU 24Feb2022

Putin invades Ukraine; French question his sanity. Lake Tahoe police "inundated" with calls to save 500-lb bear, Hank the Tank. Fewest Americans on unemployment aid since 1970.
NEMiss.News Hillsdale house fire

South Hillsdale house fire apparently caused by in-wall heater

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The New Albany Fire Department quickly extinguished a fire on South Hillsdale and two residents were treated for minor injuries at the scene.

National Guard awaits trucker convoy in D.C. – National & International News – WED 23Feb2022

National Guard deployed in D.C. awaiting trucker convoy. New, more contagious variant of omicron has experts worried. What might the Ukraine crisis cost you?
NEMiss.News Blurry police lights

One of two victims in fatal Union County auto accident is identified

One of two victims in February 21 auto crash is identified; child's identification being withheld.

Western leaders scramble to respond as Russia invades Ukraine – National & International News – TUE 22FEB2022

Ahmaud Arbery's killers found guilty of hate crimes. Poll of teachers says more than half are planning to quit. Western leaders scramble to respond as Russia invades Ukraine.
NEMiss.News Squirrel watching

Cats, squirrels and politics

It is true that politics makes strange bedfellows, but there are other causes, as well - at least at our house.
NEMiss.News Brandon Presley and Bill Mattox

PSC Commissioner Presley urges the public to voice its support for Senate Bill 2474 for rural broadband

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Over 100 local citizens heard Brandon Presley discuss the need to pass Senate Bill 2474 regarding rural broadband services. Presley urged the public to call Speaker Gunn's office to express their opinion.
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Automobile accident fatal to one child and one adult Monday in Union County

Local emergency services personnel responded to an automobile accident this evening, February 21, that resulted in two fatalities.

Microchip reunites missing dog with her owner after 12 years – National & International News – MON 21Feb2022

Dog reunited with owner after 12 years. Rise in home, rental prices shows no sign of slowing down. U.S. claims Russia has Ukrainian "kill list". 
NEMiss.News B. F. Ford School exhibit open at museum

Much to be learned at the B. F. Ford exhibit at Union County Heritage Museum

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There is much to be learned at the museum's B.F. Ford School exhibit - about the past and what one motivated person can accomplish. The exhibit will be at the museum through late March.
NEMiss.News NAHS 5th grade class

NAES fifth graders participate in national Valentine Exchange

Amanda Harrison's fifth grade class at NAES exchanged valentines with schools across the United States.