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.…
New Albany MS NAES employee of the month

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 MS NAES employee of the month

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…
New Albany MS NAES employee of the month

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…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Bill Smallwood, 85

Bill Smallwood August 18, 1933 - May 30, 2019   W. C. “Bill” Smallwood, Jr., died on May 30, 2019, at the age of 85. Except for his years at Ole Miss and military service, he lived his entire life in New Albany, Mississippi.…
New Albany MS Gerald Lee Snider obituary

Gerald Lee Snider, 64

Gerald Lee Snider April 07, 1955 - May 29, 2019   Gerald Lee Snider, 64, died May 29, 2019, at his residence in Union County, Mississippi. He was born in Union County on April 7, 1955, the son of Leroy and Etoy Speck Snider. Mr.…

NAES Students of the Month, May 2019

New Albany, MS - Each month, a Student of the Month is chosen for each homeroom at New Albany Elementary School. This student is one who goes above and beyond classroom expectations. Students of the Month for May are as follows: Students…
New Albany MS Senator Thad Cochran dies

Senator Thad Cochran dies at age 81

NAnewsweb.com Editor's Note:  Much has been published since the death early yesterday of Mississippi's Senator Thad Cochran. By far the best story we have seen is by MississippiToday.org, which includes many details of his long and distinguished…
New Albany, MS BNA Bank officers honored for support of Union County Historical Society

Union County Historical Society 2019 meeting

The members of the Union County Historical Society held their annual meeting Thursday, May 30, at the First United Methodist Church in New Albany. Speaker for the event was Greg Johnson, curator of the Blues Archives at the University of…
New Albany MS Elementary School EXCEL booksigning

EXCEL classes at NAES hold book signing

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New Albany, MS - Students in Glen Reeder's 2nd & 3rd Grade EXCEL classes at New Albany Elementary School participated in an Authors Book Signing Reception on Tuesday, May 14. Students had the opportunity to sign their published books…
Union County MS Team Omega at national Bridge Building competition

Union Co. students win at national bridge building competition

Union County, MS - East Union Attendance Center produced two of three winning teams of students from Mississippi who took home awards at a national bridge building competition Team “Best” from Guntown Middle School placed third in the…
New Albany, MS Pennebaker Memorial Hwy.

Mississippi establishes Pennebaker Memorial Highway

New Albany MS - Pennebaker Memorial Highway dedication June 7 WHO: Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert, Rep. Margaret Rogers, Judge Michael Mills. WHAT: Tagert and other speakers will give remarks during the John D. Pennebaker Memorial…
New Albany MS Bettye Bailey obituary

Bettye Bailey, 88

Bettye Bailey October 10, 1930 - May 28, 2019 New Albany MS-Bettye J. Bailey,88, passed away May28,2019 at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS. She was born October 10,1930 in Thaxton, MS to the late Thomas H. Porch and Lois McCharen Porch. She…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

J.W. McMillen, 83

J.W. McMillen September 1, 1935 - May 27, 2019 J W McMillen New Albany, MS– J W McMillen, 83, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center – Hospice. He was born September 1, 1935 in Union…
New Albany, Ms Union County Training School/B.F. Ford School 2019 reunion picnic

2019 Reunion pictures: Union Co. Training School/B F Ford School

New Albany, MS - The 2019 reunion of alumni of the Union County Training School/B. F. Ford School was celebrated in New Albany this weekend. The reunion drew a beautiful day for its activities, though the temperatures did rise into the 90's,…
New Albany MS NAES employee of the month

NAES names May 2019 Employee of the Month

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New Albany Elementary School's Employee of the Month for May is Julia Harrington. Mrs. Harrington not only educates her students; she grows them socially and emotionally while at the same time always motivates them to be their very best. In…