Tag Archive for: high-speed internet service

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.…

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…

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…

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 Jimmy Dean Whitten at City Board Meeting

Jimmy Dean Whitten thanks aldermen for privilege of serving as police officer

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Jimmy Dean Whitten thanked the board for support during his lengthy treatment for an on-the-job injury, which will prevent his return to work. LGW got unanimous approval for almost $4.9 million for Fred's renovation and new contracts.
NEMiss.News Sally Doty and Sam Creekmore, IV

Creekmore, Mattox tell of work to assure economic development by providing high speed internet service

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Much work has been done over the past few years to promote local economic development by improving internet service in Union County. State Rep, Sam Creekmore, IV and NALGW Director Bill Mattox provided more details to NEMiss.News.
NEMiss.News PSC Commissioner Presley and NALGW manager Mattox

FINALLY: true high-speed internet service will be available in 2023 for folks in Union County, parts of surrounding counties

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NALGW and ACE Fiber will work together to install true high-speed internet service to customers in Union and surrounding counties. NALGW customers could begin receiving service by the third quarter of 2023.
NEMiss.News Brandon Presley, Northern District Commissioner

PSC Commissioner Brandon Presley to hold New Albany Town Hall Meeting February 21

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Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will hold a New Albany Town Hall meeting on Monday February 21, 2022. Neighboring communities are invited to attend.

Union County Task Force on rural connectivity meets

New Albany and Union County people, who have long suffered chronically poor cellular telephone and high-speed internet service, can now do something about it. That's what Mississippi Public Service Commission (MPSC) Chairman Brandon Presley…