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.…

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…

Why do you fear digital storage?

What's the best way to back up my digital information? In writing or speaking, redundancy is typically not recommended unless you're really trying to drive a point home. When it comes to your digital life, however, redundancy is not only recommended,…

Union County Board of Supervisors inaugurates rotating leadership plan

The Union County Board of Supervisors has inaugurated a plan under which the board's presidency will rotate among all five members. The supervisors are elected from five geographic districts, but they elect one member to serve as board president.…

Bullpup Pride Award winners for 1-5-2016

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The following students at New Albany Elementary School received the Bullpup Pride Recognition Award because of their positive behavior during the week of January 5: L’Darius McShan, Kamaij Johnson,  Lauren Hobson, Sara Jane King, Jaydn…

“Clerance’s” cousin is still shaving trucks in Durham, NC

Last May 6th we reported the removal of "Clerance," the railroad bridge in downtown New Albany that had peeled the top from many trucks over the years. Believed to have been built by the predecessor of the Illinois Central Railroad more than…

NAHS to present The Little Mermaid

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                               The Little Mermaid                            Presented by New Albany High School   Music by                                     Lyrics by            …

NAMS spellers advance to Union Co. Spelling Bee

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The New Albany Middle School Spelling Bee was held on November 20.  The winners advance to the Union County Spelling Bee in January.  Pictured are front row l-r: Leah Robbins (Alternate), Maggie Moore, Miles Cox, Bravion Sanders; middle…

Possible “American Idol” returns to perform in New Albany

New Albany, MS-If you’ve attended any festivals in New Albany over the past couple of years, you’ve likely heard the Eisenhauer Band. The band, which first played New Albany at the 2014 Riverfest has since played a number of festivals and…

New Albany Board of Aldermen meeting, January 5, 2016

The first meeting of the New Year of the New Albany Board of Aldermen, Tuesday, January 5, 2016, brought few surprises. Reports from city department heads included: --Tourism and Marketing Director Sean Johnson informed the board that New…

New Albany is Levitt AMP Award winner!

Levitt Pavilions recently announced New Albany, MS as one of its 15 national winners in the 2016 Levitt AMP Awards program. Thank you to all of the area supporters who voted for New Albany to make this happen. Now, prepare to attend the free…

NAHS students visit sites important to music of MS Delta

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The New Albany High School Gifted Art, Digital Media and Journalism classes traveled to the Mississippi Delta on Monday, December 7. Students were first introduced to the Delta Music Institute at Delta State University. Professors and directors…

Union County Board of Supervisors organizes for first 2016 meeting

Four of the five seats at the big table were occupied by freshmen members Monday when the Union County Board of Supervisors held its first 2016 meeting. Two long-time board members did not seek re-election, and two other incumbent supervisors…

Jeff McManus to speak at Luncheon with Books, January 19th

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Luncheon with Books will be held Tuesday, January 19, at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany, Jeff McManus Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi will review his book Pruning Like a Pro.  New Albany Garden…