Tag Archive for: Tupelo MS City Council

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…
concrete pad

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 former POW Harris receives Key to City

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 former POW Harris receives Key to City

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 former POW Harris receives Key to City

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 Tupelo City Council meetings March 2022

March 2022 Tupelo City Council meetings

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At its two March meetings, the Tupelo City Council hired a new Fire Chief, gave police commendations and announced over $705,000 in grants received, in addition to transacting other routine city business.
NEMiss.News Tupelo City Council

Community leaders spoke to the Tupelo City Council at its second January meeting

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At the January 18th Tupelo City Council meeting, various community leaders addressed the board to pledge support for decreasing violence and bullying. After the leaders spoke, routine business was transacted.
Northeast MS news Tupelo orders social distancing

Tupelo City Council holds first meeting of 2022

The Tupelo City Council has held its first meeting of New Year 2022. Tourism is up.
Northeast MS news Tupelo orders social distancing

New Tupelo Police Chief unanimously approved by city council

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The Tupelo City Council approved a new police chief and voted to raise some salaries, along with other business at its December 7, 2021 meeting.
NEMiss.News Tupelo Mayor Todd Jordan

Tupelo mayor says city is booming; city council rejects bids for skate park

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Tupelo's City Council discussed local economy, rejected skate park bids , and approved tax exemptions for Leggett & Platt. The Parks & Recreation will continue to explore other possible routes to provide a skate.
NEMiss.News Harville and Mayor Jordan

Tupelo City Council, Nov. 2, 2021

The Tupelo City Council recognized a local police officer as "Mississippi's Crimestopper of the Year," along with performing routine city business. Several appointments were made to a variety of commissions and boards.
NEMiss.News Tupelo City Board meeting Sept. 7, 2021

Tupelo City Council remembers 9-11, addresses employees’ retirement, replacement and reappointments

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The Tupelo City Council remembered September 11, 2001, and dealt with current retirement, replacement and reappointment matters. Debbie Brangenberg's 30 years of service to the city were praised.
NEMiss.News Tupelo City board 8-17-21

Tupelo City Council dealt with a variety of business at its second August meeting

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There was hopeful news for the Tupelo City Council concerning the rise of sales tax, as compared to the same period last year. The city's process for condemning and demolishing property was discussed, along with other routine business.
NEMiss.News Tupelo Mayor Todd Jordan

Tupelo police chief job still vacant, most other appointive positions filled during July

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At its July20 meeting, the Tupelo City Council quickly processed the routine business on its agenda, while making no mention of plans to permanently fill the Tupelo Chief of Police position recently vacated by Bart Aguirre. Jackie Clayton is now interim chief.
NEMiss.News Tupelo City Council 6-1-20

Tupelo City Council 1JUN2020: Buying and selling

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Tupelo MS - The Tupelo City Council voted at its June 1, 2020 meeting to approve the sale and purchase of several properties in the city. The lot formerly known as the Natchez Trace Inn is to be sold to Southeast Ventures, LLC at a cost of $207,500.…
Tupelo MS Mayor and department heads

Tupelo State of the City address draws large crowd

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Tupelo, MS - The serious mood at most Tupelo City Council meetings was more festive than usual Tuesday, March 3. At least four times more citizens than usual showed up. Council members, city department heads and other key city workers posed…
Northeast MS news former POW Harris receives Key to City

Tupelo City Council, December 3, 2019: POW honored

Tupelo, MS - Tupelo City Council meeting December 3, 2019, honors Vietnam-era POW, author of "TapCode." Mayor Shelton Gives Col. Carlyle “Smitty” Harris the Key to the City During the December 3rd Tupelo City Council meeting, Mayor Jason…