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.…

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…

New Albany Shockers, learning to take the heat in life

New Albany - A group of determined young men were practicing tackle football in the heat of an August afternoon. In Mississippi. School having begun for the 2015-2016 year, this is not a particularly unusual sight. Middle school and high…

Five Fabulous Fall Festivals coming to our area

There are five fabulous fall festivals coming up in our area in September and October. They all feature a variety of fun and entertainment for all ages, including delicious food, good music and original works of art. Not to mention that they…

New Albany continues homage to railroads passed by

New Albany - Although the Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio -- the GM&O -- railroad went out of business in 1972, its name and fame  live on in New Albany. The official name of the organization that operates the Tanglefoot Trail, which runs from…

New Albany senior participates in Leadership Institute

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New Albany senior Katie Davis got a terrific opportunity this summer. Out of over 300 applicants, she was chosen to participate in the University of Mississippi’s Summer Leadership Institute for High School students.  The 23 students came…

Arts, Beats, and Eats spotlights varied New Albany talents

The Arts, Beats, and Eats juried art event Friday evening, August 7th, drew about 200 people to the In Bloom reception hall in New Albany. Art patrons enjoyed a wide selection of foods provided by local restaurants. They listened to music…

New Albany Board of Aldermen meeting, August 4, 2015

Apparently a fee of $20,000 paid to a Birmingham retail recruiting firm is paying dividends for New Albany. The city's Board of Aldermen was told Tuesday evening, August 4, that Popeye's, a family chicken restaurant headquartered in New Orleans,…

Union County August 4, 2015 complete election results

Summary of complete, unofficial returns in contested races for Union County offices. See pages at end of summary for complete details of ALL RACES on the Union County ballot. Democratic Primary:  Sheriff Race : Edwards    4187....70.09%…

Election results for Union County’s contested offices

Summary of complete, unofficial returns in contested races for Union County offices. Democratic Primary:  Sheriff Race : Edwards    4187....70.09% (Winner) Wilhite       1768....29.59% Superintendent of Education  There will be…

New Albany High School hosts Camp Freshman

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New Albany High School hosted its annual “Camp Freshman” on Friday, July 31. “Camp Freshman” began more than ten years ago to give the rising freshmen an opportunity to get familiar with the new campus, their teachers, and administration.…

Rare Republican run-off likely in Union County election

Will total employment in Union County improve today? Maybe a little bit. Voters will choose today from among 69 candidates running for 16 different county offices in the party primary elections for 2015. Polls open at 7 a.m. and will close…

New Albany School District orients new teachers

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The New Albany School District hosted an orientation for its new teachers on July 30 at New Albany Elementary School. Pictured are front row   l-r:  Celia House, NAES; Patrice Mason, NAMS; Elizabeth Day, NAES; Tara Blythe, NAES; Jessica…

New Albany Zoning Board acts quickly

The New Albany zoning board meets monthly, usually the first Monday of each month before the New Albany board of aldermen meeting the following day;  its August meeting was held on the evening of Monday, August 3rd, 2015, at the New Albany…