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…

Myrtle’s annual “Music at the Tracks” to be April 16th

Myrtle's 7th annual "Music at the Tracks" festival will be Saturday, April 16, 2016. This event takes place in the C.J. Myers Park, aka the walking track, at 1032 Church St. Come prepared for great food, fellowship, fun, and lots of live…

Supervisors meet twice: keep bridge projects moving

The Union County Board of Supervisors met twice this week, their regular meeting on Monday, Mar. 28 and again the following day. Work on the new bridge on Martintown Road made the second meeting Tuesday necessary. Engineers told the supervisors…

“Not all those who wander are lost”

He rode into Union County Saturday on a little dark bay mare about 14 hands high. She still had some of her rough winter coat. He said he had left California December 23rd and is headed to Savannah, intending to be there in time for…

Union County Humane Society to hold Chinese Auction fundraising event

Want to have a fun night out and win great prizes? Come to our Chinese Auction! The Union County Humane Society is having their first annual UCHS Chinese Auction (Raffle) on April 16th, 2016! The auction will be held at the Family Life Center…

Daytripping: New Albany to Como, Mississippi

Our annual sisters' trip to the beach having been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control, the four "Loonan girls" were looking around for a closer location suitable for at least a long weekend get-away. We enjoy having some time away,…

Scholar-Athlete Katie Davis wins NAHS’s first Lindy Callahan Scholarship

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New Albany's Katie Davis has been named a winner in this year's Lindy Callahan Scholarship competition--the first ever New Albany High School student to achieve this prestigious honor. Winners were announced on the Mississippi High School Activities…

“Well, I Reckon…” answers inquiry about Martintown Rd. bridge

Reader Brant Robbins asked the NAnewsweb.com FB page for information regarding the expected completion of the new bridge under construction on Union County's Martintown Road. The following information is given in answer to his inquiry. Union…

Supervisors’ March 21st meeting: tip of the iceberg

On March 14, 2016, the Monday morning meeting of the Union County Board of Supervisors lasted eight minutes. Monday morning this week, March 21st,  they finished their business in five minutes. And five minutes was plenty of time. Members…

Union County Republican Women elect new officers

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Union County Republican Women Club – new officers: First row left to right: retiring Secretary Sarah Walker; guest speaker Kathy Brummett; Treasurer Grace Lyon; incoming Secretary Billy Jean Stroud; 1st Vice President Faith Booth Second…

“Pop up” brunch to benefit local Farmers’ Market

As is the case with many culinary traditions, the origins of “brunch” are a bit hazy. Some food historians think that the meal has its roots in England's hunt breakfasts—lavish multi-course meals that featured a smorgasbord of goodies…

Early Childhood students compete at state level

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Early Childhood students from the New Albany High School of Career & Technical Education participated in the State FCCLA Competition on Wednesday, March 2 in Jackson, MS.   Participants and Winners are pictured l-r:  Jenna…

 More Students to Begin their Day with Breakfast

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“Wake Up to School Breakfast” Encourages New Albany Elementary School Families to Choose Breakfast at School Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for families to find time for a healthy breakfast. However, US Department of Agriculture…