Tag Archive for: MS Dept. of Transportation (MDOT)

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…
missing man mcquary

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 Pandemic complicates emergency planning

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 Pandemic complicates emergency planning

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 Pandemic complicates emergency planning

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 MDOT travel advisory

MDOT issues travel advisory for January 18

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MDOT has issued a severe weather travel advisory, January 18, 2024
NEMiss.News City Board crowd, October 4 ,2022

Those alarmed that parking might be stopped in the middle of Bankhead overflowed the city board meeting room

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Worries that proposed improvements to the downtown shopping district will eliminate New Albany's mid-street parking produced a rare overflow crowd at the October 4 City Board meeting. Downtown businesses fear loss of the 15 or so parking spaces in the middle of Highway 178.
NEMiss.News Water main break

New Albany city crews worked to repair a broken water main and assure water service to Baptist Hospital

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NALG&W workers and NAFD employees spent much of two days dealing with a broken water main at the Bankhead St./Highway 30 intersection. Emergency water service was provided to Baptist Hospital.
NEMiss.News MDOT projects in Northeast MS

MDOT announces updates to Northeast MS projects

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Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announces updates on projects in the northeast Mississippi area.
NEMiss.News MDOT winter readiness

MDOT is ready for winter, are you?

Mississippi Department of Transportation is ready for winter weather, and urges all travelers to take safety precautions before traveling. Check out the MDOT preparedness suggestions.
NEMioss.News Holley Retirement from MDOT

MDOT District Engineer Mark Holley retires

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D1 District Engineer Mark Holley retires December 31, after almost 28 years of service to Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT).
MDOT message contest NEMiss.news

Good with words? Check out “MDOT sponsors Safety Message Contest”

Have you always wanted to see your words in lights? MDOT is sponsoring a contest to encourage those who are adept at "turning a phrase" to submit their clever phrases on the subject of traffic safety. Check out the rules to see your words displayed along Mississippi highways.
MDOT work in LaFayette Co. NEMiss.News

FYI: Update on MDOT projects in area counties

The daily travel plans of area residents may be affected by MDOT projects in various stages of completion.
I-22 single lane NEMiss.news

Most of north Mississippi shut down by winter storm – and more to come

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MDOT and local community road crews are working hard to clear a path for north Mississippians after winter storm moves through.
Winter storm warning NEMiss.news

Winter storm warning in effect: be prepared for emergencies

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Winter storm warnings are in effect for the Mid-South; heed precautions for travel, household preparations and pet safety.
Northeast Mississippi road work NEMiss.News

Wondering what Northeast Mississippi road work detours may be in your future?

Find out if your common travel routes are involved in upcoming roadwork being done by MDOT.
NEMiss.news Pandemic complicates emergency planning

Pandemic further complicates emergency planning

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Evacuating ahead of a storm will be harder this year because the COVID-19 pandemic complicates emergency planning in a variety of ways.