Tag Archive for: New Albany Board of Aldermen

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…
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.…
NEMiss.News Will Tucker Ward 4 Alderman candidate

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…
NEMiss.News Will Tucker Ward 4 Alderman candidate

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…
NEMiss.News Will Tucker Ward 4 Alderman candidate

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…
NEMiss.News Cindy Baker addresses aldermen

Homeowner asks city’s help with storm water washing over her property

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A New Albany homeowner says storm water running over her property and standing under her home has caused damages. This and other issues were addressed at the September 7, 2021, meeting of the Board of Aldermen.
NEMiss.News New Albany Fire Chief, Mark Whiteside

Chief urges program to improve community safety and fire department performance in New Albany

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New Albany Fire Chief Mark Whiteside presented a proposal for a full-time Community Risk Reduction (CRR) position. A CRR officer would improve community safety in many ways, as well as help lower property insurance premiums by reducing risks in New Albany.
NEMiss.News City Insurance selected

Lower costs , better health care benefits for city workers

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A unanimous vote of the New Albany Board of Aldermen awarded insurance contracts, effective June 1, 2021, for city workers to Affordable Employee Benefits. The new contract provides increased benefits at lower costs to the city and its workers.
Johnny Anderson NEMiss.News

Johnny Anderson’s retirement from the City Board to be honored at public reception

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Retiring Ward II Alderman, Johnny Anderson, will be honored at a reception tomorrow at the Magnolia Civic Center. Much has been accomplished during his years of service, and the public is encouraged to attend his retirement reception. See his included list of the many City Board accomplishments of which Anderson is proud to have been part of during his many years of service.
NEMiss.News Will Tucker Ward 4 Alderman candidate

Parks Smith: Believe in New Albany

Parks Smith, a candidate for the Ward 1 Alderman position, discusses his belief in New Albany and his reasons for seeking the position.

New Albany aldermen mark autism month and honor Boys and Girls Club winner

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Aldermen are scheduled to open bids on the various options to renovate the former Fred's building into a municipal complex May 4.
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Kent wins fifth term as New Albany Mayor

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Tim Kent took the Republican nomination for mayor in todays primary election, and is likely to win his fifth term in the general election.
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Serious choices face New Albany voters

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With two open seats and serious challengers for all incumbents seeking reelection, it is remotely possible that the New Albany city government could end up in totally inexperienced hands.
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A look at the Republican primary candidates for New Albany Alderman seats

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  All seats on the New Albany city board are contested in next week's primaries All five seats on the New Albany Board of Aldermen are in play in the primary elections to be held next week, April 6th. There are contests in the Republican…
Diane Jones Ward 4 candidate NEMiss.News

Diane Jones seeks Ward 4 Alderman position in Republican Primary

With a long history of family and personal connections to New Albany, Diane Jones seeks to use her managerial experience to address a variety of community-related concerns.

New Albany aldermen talk pot holes, spray park, streetlights

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Resurfacing the highest-priority street, Moss Hill Drive, should happen in May with others to follow.
NEMiss.News Will Tucker Ward 4 Alderman candidate

Will Tucker announces candidacy for Ward 4 Alderman position

  By Will Tucker Will Tucker has announced his candidacy for re-election of Alderman Ward 4- City of New Albany. Will is a lifelong resident of New Albany. He is the son of the late Bill Tucker and Kelly Banks Tucker. Will is married…