Tag Archive for: MS politics

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.…
Brad Dye

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…
Brad Dye

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…
Brad Dye

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…
103-year-old voter, Ms Macie Ferrell

103-year-old voter, Macie Ferrell, cast her ballot on election day

Macie Ferrell of the Beacon Hill community was one of the 8,388 Union County voters who cast ballots Tuesday, Nov. 6th. Ms Ferrell is 103 years old. She voted at the precinct located at the Beacon Hill Volunteer Fire Department. Ms Ferrell…
2018 midterm election

Union County MS 2018 midterm election results

Fifty-four percent of Union County's 15,542 registered voters turned out for yesterday's general election, an unusually high number for a "mid-term" election. A hotly contested race for an open U.S. Senate seat, and a challenge to an incumbent…
MS senate election

Mississippi Senate race analysis: polls predict 2 party run-off

The "jungle primary" tomorrow, Nov.6, is perhaps the most interesting, most important Mississippi U.S. Senate contest in at least 100 years. It's called a jungle primary because it's more or less a free-for-all, in which candidates run without…

Rant: Why Mississippi needs younger candidates for political office

For the first time ever, both of Mississippi's seats in the United States Senate will be decided in the same election cycle. For a state that receives about three dollars ($3.00) in federal revenue for each one dollar ($1.00) it pays in federal…
Special election Republican Women

Kelly speaks on special election to Union County GOP women

First District U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly spoke in New Albany Monday evening, Oct. 22, at the October meeting of the Union County Republican Women's Club (UCRW). About 50 club members and guests were present. Kelley, a Republican, was…
2018 candidate forum

Republican Women Club hosted judicial candidates 

Five judicial candidates spoke Monday night, Sept. 24, at the monthly meeting of the Union County Republican Women's Club (UCRW). Club President Sue Morrisson presided at that the meeting in circuit court room at the Union County Courthouse.…

Rant: Where are the thinking adults in the Ed Meek judgement contest?

It would have been hard to be in north Mississippi during the past week without being aware of the shameful mess at the University of Mississippi. It has been a wild, volcanic spew of words, accusations, and a rush to judgment regarding two…
Ed Meek

Steve Patterson on Ed Meek: Political correctness or political cowardliness?

I’m no psychologist. In all likelihood some readers of my occasional opinion pieces would insist that I, myself, should seek treatment from such a trained professional. And that I should do it soon and often! Nonetheless, permit…
UC republican women

Union Co. Republican Women to host Candidates Forum, 9/24

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Monday Sept 24th, 6:30, at Union County Courthouse, Candidates Forum, candidates for Chancery and Circuit Judge positions, will speak briefly. These are non-partisan races. Other special guests are Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson, Michael…
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Republican Women to host candidates for local office

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This month's meeting of Union County Republican Women will be Monday, September 24, 6:30pm at the Union County courthouse. Confirmed speakers are Kelly Luther, Andy Gipson, Michael Watson, Lisa Koon, Daniel Tucker, Brad Tennison, Nathaniel…
rural small businesses

Rep. Kelly examines needs of small rural businesses, rural connectivity

MISSISSIPPI – On June 18th, the House Small Business Committee held a field hearing in Southaven, Mississippi to examine issues facing rural small businesses including access to capital, lack of reliable broadband, and finding qualified employees. Subcommittee…
Brad Dye

Steve Patterson: The way we were – Brad Dye and the end of an Era

Funerals appear on my schedule with alarming frequency these days. I have reached the age where so many of my friends have grown tired and weary, only to mercifully find their final rest in the restorative residence of Heaven. My friend,…