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…
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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…

Board of Supervisors’ official minutes, February 2016

Union County Chancery Clerk Annette Hickey has made copies of the official minutes of  the January Board of Supervisors’ meetings available to NAnewsweb.com. On a trial basis, beginning today, we will make the complete minutes of the meetings…

NAES Bullpup Pride award winners for February 29th

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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the weeks of February 29.             Pictured…

Mallory Neal is newest ACT 30+ Club member

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New Albany High School presented an ACT 30+ Club t-shirt to Mallory Neal on Thursday, March 10 for her recent success on the ACT.   Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are inducted into the club. Ninety-seven…

Union Co. Republican women participate in Red Coat Day

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On March 9, 2016, Union County Republican Women participated in Red Coat Day, an annual legislative event in Jackson, with a breakfast at the Rotunda, a reception with Delbert Hoseman, Secretary of State, then a luncheon at the Old Capitol…

John David Pennebaker, a man of accomplishment and integrity

Rarely does a person serve a long time in a variety of public offices without a blemish on his record.  Even a public official of sterling character is likely to suffer false accusations from people who imagine they have been offended. One…

TVA program engages students in water monitoring challenge

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Vicki Valentine with Tennessee Valley Authority was a guest speaker in the 5th grade science classes at New Albany Elementary School February 23-25. Students participated in the World Water Monitoring Challenge.  The classes tested water…

Mississippi’s New Stage Theatre performs at New Albany schools

On February 18 & 19, New Stage Theatre presented in-school performances of Androcles and the Lion and Mississippi Talking: Scenes from Mississippi Writers at New Albany Elementary School and New Albany High School, as part of the New Stage…
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Republican women to hear speaker on GOP organization in MS

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Beth Hamilton representing the Mississippi GOP will speak on precinct organization and the structure of the GOP in Mississippi. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on March 28 at The Basement located in the Trailhead Plaza, 100 E. Bankhead in New…

Mercy and Justice in Mississippi’s Justice Courts

An item about delinquent fines on the county board's Monday agenda proved once again that Mississippi is the State of Irony. And it reminded me of a classic example of irony that could only have happened in Mississippi. Near the dead center…

Northeast Tigers Win Region 23 Championship

TIGERS WIN REGION 23 CHAMPIONSHIP WITH UNBELIEVABLE FINISH The Northeast Mississippi Community College men's basketball program is adding a new trophy to the already full display case within the brand new Earline "Woodsie" Woods Hospitality…

NAES Bullpup Pride Award winners, February 22nd

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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the weeks of February 22.  Pictured in no particular order are: K – 2nd Grade               Kameron…

Unofficial final election returns hold few surprises in Union County: UPDATED

UPDATE (1:27 AM,  3-9-16): Unofficial totals, with 20 of 20 Union County precincts reporting. Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the state-wide Republican Presidential primary, and will take all 20 delegates. Hillary Clinton has…