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…

NAFD has busy 48 hours in cold and rain

The New Albany Fire Department (NAFD) reports considerable activity during the last 48 hours, but none involving serious injuries. A shed caught fire mid-afternoon Friday on Forest Heights Street. An NAFD crew put out the fire, but the shed…

Gastroenterology Associates of North MS expands services to New Albany

Gastroenterology Associates of North Mississippi has expanded its services to New Albany, joining the Multi-Specialty Clinic at Baptist Union County. Doctors Ernest Williams, David Bridgers and John Webb, along with nurse practitioner Carah…

Be careful out there: rainy days breed accidents

A single car involved in an accident today at the intersection of Hillcrest Drive and Gartin Street in New Albany ended in a precarious situation for the driver. New Albany Fire Department Rescue and an engine answered the call. The driver could…

NAES focuses on attendance and community service

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A gift card drawing was held for New Albany Elementary students who had perfect attendance for the month of January. Pictured in no particular order with Principal Jamey Wright are students who were winners of the drawing: Dalton Mashburn, Carson…

Dees to discuss “The Statue and the Fury” at Luncheon with Books

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Tuesday, April 17, Jim Dees will discuss his book The Statue and the Fury at Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. In 1997 Jim Dees was a new reporter for the "Oxford Eagle" when a magnolia tree was cut down…

Harris Named New Albany High School STAR Student

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Sarah Kathryn Harris has been named STAR Student for the 2017-2018 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council M. B. Swayze Foundation, sponsor of the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program. The New Albany High School…
Storm damage

Hardworking crews clear roads, work to restore power in wake of storm/UPDATED 4-4, 1:45PM

UPDATED 4-4-18, 1:45pm:  Bill Maddox has informed NAnewsweb.com that fewer than 100 New Albany Light, Gas & Water customers were still without electrical service by daylight today. Fewer than 20 had not been restored by noon. Maddox expects…
Tuesday night storm

Tuesday night storm causes extensive damage in New Albany area

A fast-moving storm struck New Albany about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night causing widespread damage and leaving many residents without electrical service. New Albany Lights Gas and Water (NALGW) Manager Bill Mattox estimated at around 10 pm that…

Russell named New Albany Elementary School Principal

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New Albany Schools is pleased to announce that Gwyn Russell has been named the new principal of New Albany Elementary School. Russell is currently the principal at Pontotoc Middle School. She replaces Jamey Wright, who was recently named…

A ghastly sight on Cleveland Street, New Albany

On Monday, April 2nd, witnesses reported a grisly incident shortly after sunset -- perhaps 7:35 p.m. -- just two blocks north of Bankhead Street in downtown New Albany: A dirty, older model, four-door white pickup, white chrome rails atop…
Board of Supervisors' April 2 meeting

Supervisors’ April 2: jail computer system, expanded rural water service

A new computer system for the county jail and expanded rural water service were discussed at the Board of Supervisors' April 2 meeting. Chief Deputy Sheriff Johnny Bell told the Union County Board of Supervisors that a computer system used…

Baptist Priority Ambulance celebrates Autism Awareness Day

Today is Autism Awareness Day. So today we at Baptist Priority-New Albany decided to celebrate our sweet Charley!! Charley is the son of Tracie Dabney, who is one of our EMT’s. here in New Albany. So today all our front line ambulances…