Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
Schools
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…
What stories drew the most hits of 2017 on NAnewsweb.com?
HistoryDid you read all the stories that drew the most hits on NAnewsweb.com during 2017? Can you guess what they were?
One different thing about reporting news on the internet, compared to how we used to do it with newspapers: we know precisely…
NAnewsweb.com’s internet news services to New Albany surge in 2017
EconomyWe at NAnewsweb.com spent time during recent days reviewing the stories and reader activity during the past year. The end of 2017 marks the third full year NAnewsweb.com has served its readers. Three years ago we expected success for this new…
North Haven Fire Department call-out successfully aids homeowner
General NewsA mid morning report of a car fire brought North Haven Fire Engine and three Firefighter's to scene.
The vehicle at a residence on County Road 75 was a total loss, and ruled unintentional. The homeowner protected the home, chicken coop,…
NAES students win contest supporting child abuse prevention
Community, SchoolsTwo students from New Albany Elementary School are winners in the Child Abuse Prevention coloring contest sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services.
Nayeli Pech is a third grade student who won second place in the…
Kelly, Moulton Introduce Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Act
Government & PoliticsWASHINGTON - Congressman Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) announced introduction of the Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Act on December 18th, 2017 This bill addresses the bipartisan push for nationwide…
“Mose” Stokes, 87
ObituariesJames Wallace "Mose" Stokes
November 9, 1930 - December 23, 2017
James Wallace ‘Mose’ Stokes, 87, died December 23, 2017, at Magnolia Place in New Albany. He was born November 9, 1930, in Union County to Wallace Murry Stokes and Vera…
Three NAHS students added to the ACT 30+ Club
SchoolsNew Albany High School presented ACT 30+ Club t-shirts to Maria Favela, Addison Ziegler, and Amanda Scales on December 1 for their recent success on the ACT. Students who have a composite or subscore of 30 or more on their recent ACT are inducted…
Community projects are a learning tool for NAES students
Community, SchoolsRecycling: New Albany Elementary School students from Ms. Angela Victory's 1st grade class and Mrs. Ninabeth Capaning's EXCEL class were excited about the addition of special dumpsters to be used for recycling paper, plastics, aluminum and cardboard…
New Albany Fire Department celebrates Christmas, honors service for 2017
PeopleThe New Albany Fire Department held its annual Christmas Fellowship and Service Awards dinner on Tuesday night, December 19th at the New Albany Community Center. Current and former employees of the department met to share a meal, contemplate…
Lucky Union County employee wins TV in drawing for “Healthy You” program
Health & WellnessAll Union County employees covered by the County’s health insurance policy were eligible to win a TV given away by Affordable Employee Benefits which handles the health insurance coverage for the County. Each employee who participated in a…
New Albany Fire Department responds to laundromat fire
General NewsA laundromat fire turned out New Albany Fire Department crews who responded to reports of a dryer fire. The fire at South Central Laundromat was reported just befor 12:30 PM on Monday, December 18.
Upon arrival smoke showing was reported,…
Family Clinic of New Albany’s patriotic Christmas tree, a 17 year tradition
Health & WellnessWhen certain tragedies occur, people tend to remember exactly where they were at the very moment they learned of the news. People can recall precise details, about moments in history such as when JFK was assassinated, when they learned of Elvis’…