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.…
NAHS college application day

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…
NAHS college application day

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…
NAHS college application day

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…
NAHS college application day

At least one shot fired in New Albany squabble Sunday

UPDATED: 11/13/2017, 7:00 PM: New Albany Chief of Police, Chris Robertson, informed NAnewsweb.com earlier this evening that the victim in the altercation that resulted in at least one shot being fired filed no charges today against the shooter. Additionally,…
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New Albany City Board Nov. 7, the rest of the story

Although the debate about kratom dominated the meeting, the New Albany Board of Aldermen did conduct other business at its Nov. 7, meeting. [See link below to the nanewsweb.com story posted earlier about the kratom arguments.] In a city…

New Albany Huddle House, honors military with “sweet” gesture

WHAT: Known for bringing friends and family together and its commitment to the community, Huddle House in New Albany is showing support for those who have and continue to protect our country by offering a FREE order of Sweet Cakes (Huddle House’s…
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Myrtle High School senior dies in auto accident

A Myrtle High School senior was killed early Thursday morning in a single-car accident in rural Union County. Joshua Swan, age 18, was killed when the vehicle he was driving on County Road 59 left the roadway and struck a tree. First reports…

City Board 11-7: Controversial Kratom again takes the spotlight

About half of the city board's 90-minute meeting Tuesday was a debate about prohibiting the sale of an herbal "drug," which law enforcement leaders say is dangerous. The herb is called kratom. It is a plant in the coffee family, indigenous…
NAES literary day

NAES students learn of animal careers, celebrate Literary Day

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10-27 ANIMAL CAREERS First grade students at New Albany Elementary School recently learned about careers that involve animals.  This special career event was held on Thursday, October 26.  Students rotated through four stations to learn…

Holiday Open house Sunday, November 12 at 1 PM – 5 PM

Kick off the holiday season by joining our Main Street member shops for festive Sunday shopping and strolling downtown and around New Albany, Mississippi. Travel from store to store and get your decorating items and ideas along with those…
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New Albany Elementary School 2017 Spelling Bee winners

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The New Albany Elementary School Spelling Bee was held on Thursday, November 2.  The winners advance to the Union County Spelling Bee. Pictured are l-r:  Christian Fonseca, 1st Place; Mac Blackburn, 2nd Place; and Victoria Rutherford,…
Supervisors November 6

Supervisors November 6: Brush cutting complaint, safety vests, Pennebaker highway

The Supervisors' November 6 meeting opened with a little heat, but cooled off to deal with a full agenda of routine business. Leading off Monday was Don Nichols, who was upset because the county had cleared some brush on county-owned land.…
NAES literacy training

Special literacy training for teachers will help NAES students learn to read

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©©Thirteen teachers from New Albany Elementary School (NAES) recently participated in literacy training, the BrainspringPhonics First© course, in Ripley.   This is an Orton-Gillingham-based training offered to teachers in districts participating…
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MS No-Call App announced by MS Public Service Commission

Jackson, Mississippi (November 1, 2017) – Mississippians who are tired of annoying telemarketer calls and want to fight back have a new weapon in their arsenal.  Today the Public Service Commission unveiled their MS No-Call App for smart…
NAHS college application day

NAHS October events: College Application Day, Reading Fair

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College Application Day was held at New Albany High School on Wednesday, October 18.   About 185 college applications were completed for Northeast Mississippi Community College, Delta State University, Itawamba Community College, University…