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…
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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.…
New Albany MS Carlos Romero signs with Blue Mountain

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 Carlos Romero signs with Blue Mountain

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 Carlos Romero signs with Blue Mountain

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 JROTC cadets

NAHS JROTC program earns Distinguished Unit Award

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New Albany's High School JROTC program was recently awarded the Distinguished Unit Award for the 2018-2019 school year. This award recognizes the personal growth and accomplishments of the cadets, contributions of the instructors as mentors,…
Mew Albany MS City board 7May2019 break a tie

City Board 7May2019: Breaking a tie, Coulter drive, gas services

At the May 7 city board meeting, Mayor Tim Kent voted to break a tie on whether to pay New Albany's bills. The mayor rarely needs to vote to break a tie in the deliberations of the New Albany Board of Aldermen. NAnewsweb.com could not find…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Hubert Durrett Stephens III, 83

Hubert Durrett Stephens III June 8, 1935 - May 6, 2019   Hubert Durrett Stephens III, 83, passed away May 6, 2019 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was born June 8, 1935 in Oxford, MS to Hubert D. Stephens, Jr. and Edith…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Mary Smith, 63

Mary Smith January 10, 1956 - May 7, 2019   Mary Anne Stamey Smith, 63, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in New Albany. She was born January 10, 1956, in New Albany to G. B. Stamey, Jr., and Mary Frances Ganger Stamey. She was retired…

NAES Students of the Month, April 2019

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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. April Students of the Month are as follows: Students chosen for grades…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Ruby Ragsdale, 86

Ms. Ruby Ragsdale September 30, 1932 - May 5, 2019     Blue Springs - Ruby Frances Tate Ragsdale was born September 30, 1932 to Walter Basil Tate and Mary Louie Edgelle Kennedy in Center, MS. She married Gerald Denver…
Union County MS Candy Hill Festival

Myrtle’s Candy Hill Festival takes cover in New Albany

Rainy weather forced Myrtle's Candy Hill Festival from its intended location next to the tracks in Myrtle to the Union County Fairgrounds in New Albany. The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 4, next to the BNSF railroad tracks…
New Albany MS Beth Muncie

Muncie & NAHS Musical Receive Theatre Nominations

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Mary Beth Muncie was destined for music and theater education. She was born into it. Her father Phil was the band director at W.P. Daniel High Schooland later turned his talents toward being a minister of music in local churches. He has spent…
New Albany MS Freedom Fest Weekend feat

2019 New Albany Freedom Fest: 3 days of family fun

Mayor Tim Kent and Community Development Director Billye Jean Stroud are pleased to announce plans for the 2019 New Albany Freedom Fest. “Our Community Development team and its festival committee did a spectacular job last year. This year’s…
Pontotoc MS Mrs Magnolia State

Voyles to represent New Albany in state pageant

By: Brittney Voyles:  Local Hometown Mother Mrs. Brittney Voyles of New Albany MS, age 32 wife of Mr.Brian Voyles, they have 2 children, who resident just a few miles outside of town in Ingomar,  they attend Covenant church of New…
New Albany MS Troy Payne signs with Blue Mountain

Bulldog basketball player signs for college play

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New Albany Bulldog Basketball's Troy Payne (center) is surrounded by family and coaches as he signs to play for Blue Mountain College on Tuesday, April 30. Melanie Shannon Public relations New Albany Schools
New Albany MS Carlos Romero signs with Blue Mountain

Bulldog runner signs with Blue Mountain

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New Albany Bulldog Cross Country Runner Carlos Romero (center) is surrounded by family and coaches as he signs to run for Blue Mountain College on Monday, April 29.