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.…

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…
first responded training

Union Co. responder training goal: work traffic incidents safely

Union County Emergency Responders are introduced to the National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training Program issued by Congress, which authorized the SHRP 2 (second Strategic Highway Research Program) in 2005. SHRP 2  is designed…
Cinderella practice, Union County Theater Program

Union County Theater Program students prepare “Cinderella”

Union County Theater Program students are rehearsing "Cinderella," a modern musical comedy version of a 2,000 year-old love story. They will perform it next month on the stage of the Cine Theater in New Albany's Magnolia Civic Center. The…
"Lena Grove," by John Steele Davis

Annual Faulkner & Folk Art Exhibit opens September 22

The opening of the fourth annual Faulkner and Folk Art Exhibit will be Friday, September 22, 5 – 7 PM, at the Union County Heritage Museum, 114 Cleveland Street in New Albany. This year’s featured book – art challenge is William Faulkner’s…

Reserve seating now for UCDA’s B2B Luncheon, September 21st

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The next installment of our B2B Luncheon Series, sponsored by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi, is scheduled for Thursday, September 21, 2017, in the Magnolia Room of the Magnolia Civic Center. The program, provided by Mr. Alan Greer…
Budget approval

City budget approval meeting chaotic, contentious, confusing

After months of tedious budget approval work and a sometimes contentious debate, New Albany aldermen approved a budget which increases spending in the coming fiscal year by $44,237. The New Albany Board of Aldermen approved the FY 2017-18…
New Albany MS Riverview stage for Levitt concerts

Park improvements to be made for Tallahatchie Riverfest

Thousands of people from across the region are expected to visit New Albany for this year’s annual Tallahatchie Riverfest, on October 6 and 7th. While the influx of visitors is good news for New Albany’s economy, the growth in the crowds…
Fred Nugent Shooting death

Sheriff’s investigation of Myrtle shooting death continues

An autopsy was performed last week in Jackson on the body of Fred Nugent, age 56, who died after a gun battle near Myrtle, Friday, Sept. 1. Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards told NAnewsweb.com on Wednesday, September 13th, that the autopsy…
NAHS

NAHS students honor the past, prepare for the future

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Students at New Albany High School had to the opportunity to learn more abouton Wednesday, September 13 during Vision time.  The speakers were Shane Sanford, Assistant AD for Broadcast Services, Ole Miss; David Dillard, Owner of Total Production…
New Albany Elementary School

New Albany Elementary students learn about their community

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New Albany Elementary School students are learning about what it means to be part of a neighborhood. Pre-K students at New Albany Elementary School are collecting non-perishable food items to help students and families in need. The food…
missing man

Search for “troubled” missing man has sad end in New Albany

New Albany Police Chief, Chris Robertson, gave this information to NAnewsweb for release on Thursday, September 14, 2017. The information relates to a story released Wednesday regarding a local search for a missing man from Collierville, TN: "After…

The city’s 2017-2018 budget may make for an interesting meeting.

The New Albany Board of Aldermen will hold its final hearing on the city's 2017-2018 budget, Thursday, Sept. 14, at 5:30 p.m. at city hall. The budget must be approved not later than the next day, Friday, Sept. 15, and the process of developing…

Early influenza advisory issued by MS Health Department

The Mississippi Department of Health issued an early influenza advisory on Thursday, September 7th. The advisory went statewide to physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers. Early Influenza Activity in Mississippi - Vaccine Recommendations. Though…