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 Pennebaker Memorial Highway dedication

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 Pennebaker Memorial Highway dedication

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 Pennebaker Memorial Highway dedication

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 Beautification winner June 2019

June 2019 Beautification award winners named

New Albany, MS - The home of Thurman and Annette Coleman at 406 Oak Street in New Albany has been selected for the Beautification Award for the second quarter of 2019. Thurman Coleman said Harbin Nesbit helps him keep the yard looking good. The…
New Albany MS Baloney is not cheap

Steve Patterson: “Baloney is not cheap!”

  Alabama’s Governor George C. Wallace once appeared on a Sunday talk show during his heyday as a demagogic segregationist. There, he proclaimed a profound truth -- one that has stood the test of time, and is particularly timely…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Peggy Garrison, 80

Peggy Garrison November 16, 1938 - June 10, 2019   A private family service was held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. https://www.unitedfuneralservice.com/obituaries/Peggy-Garrison/#!/Obituary
New Albany, MS Lynn West , Sam Mosely, receive awards

Mosley, West garner UCDA awards, MS & Union County discussed

New Albany, MS - Union County discussed, awards given at UCDA banquet. The speaker at Monday night's annual Union County Development Association (UCDA) banquet gave a vivid, fact-based description of the opportunities -- and hazards -- Union…
New Albany MS UCDA Banquet speaker Bill Crawford

UCDA speaker’s words are right on the money

Meridian writer Bill Crawford was recruited by UCDA Executive Director Phil Nanney to be the speaker for this year's UCDA Banquet. We've known Crawford slightly for 23 years and thought him an excellent choice. He did not disappoint.…
New Albany MS Freedom Fest Weekend feat

FREEDOM FEST weekend wants YOU!

New Albany, MS - FREEDOM FEST weekend is coming, and we want you! Those are the words of Freedom Fest planners, Billye Jean Stroud and Tracy Vainisi.  (See sign-up links below) “We want teams for the grill competition, SMOKE on the WATER,…

Visit the Delta Blues Museum at Luncheon with Books

Tuesday, June 18, will be Luncheon with Books at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany. The program this month will be Maie Smith, the group tour director at the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, MS. She will tell about the beginnings…
New Albany MS outdoor thieves victimize local businesses

NAPD tracked and arrested ring of “outdoor thieves”

New Albany, MS - Alleged outdoor thieves arrested by New Albany Police Department On Friday June 7th, 2019 The New Albany Police Dept. received a theft report from Walton's Greenhouse at 690 West Bankhead St. New Albany, Ms. They reported…
New Albany, MS obituary 2019

Hugh Wayne Jones, 72

Hugh Wayne Jones November 28, 1946 - June 8, 2019   Hugh Wayne Jones Guntown, MS- Hugh Jones, 72, passed away June 8, 2019 at Ashland Health and Rehab in Ashland, MS. He was born to Alton and Ruby Jones. He was a retired truck…
New Albany MS Glenn Cofield murdered in Memphis

Prominent businessman murdered in Memphis Friday had New Albany family ties 

New Albany, MS - The Memphis businessman and philanthropist murdered in Midtown Memphis Friday night had close ties to a prominent New Albany family. Glenn Walton Cofield, age 57, had left a charity event for St. Jude Children's Hospital…
New Albany MS 2019 Fossil Road Show

Fossils and family science – fun at the museum

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The Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany was the place to be on Saturday, June 8th. A large crowd of locals and non-locals came out to attend the Fossil Road Show & Family Science Day. A new feature this year, hands-on STEM…
New Albany MS Pennebaker Memorial Highway dedication

‘Pennebaker Memorial Highway’ dedicated in Union County

New Albany, MS - A section of State Route 15 North in Union County is now known as the “John David Pennebaker Memorial Highway” after officials held a dedication ceremony today. Pennebaker served as state representative for 17 years,…