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…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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
HappeningsThe 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
LeisureNEW 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
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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 Elementary selects employees of month
SchoolsNew Albany Elementary School's Employees of the Month for December are Dawn Stroupe and Julia Harrington. Mrs. Stroupe teaches 5th grade math and Mrs. Harrington teaches kindergarten.
NAES students volunteer for school jobs
SchoolsStudents in grades 3-5 at New Albany Elementary School completed an employment application for volunteer jobs around the school. Student volunteer jobs range from classroom helper, scuff mark remover, office vacuummer, recycling helper,…
Houston MS wins a Levitt AMP Grant Award for 2020
General NewsHOUSTON, MS--December 20, 2019 —Today, the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation named Houston, Mississippi, as one of 20 small to mid-sized towns and cities across America to win a Levitt AMP Grant Award of $25,000 in matching funds to present…
New Albany Elementary chooses citizens of the month
SchoolsEach month, a Citizen of the Month is chosen from each homeroom at New Albany Elementary School. This student is one who exceeds school wide expectations.
Two county department heads leaving
Featured News, Government & PoliticsUnion County is losing two long-serving administrators this month.
Steve Coker announced his resignation as Union County Fire Coordinator and Johnny Bell is retiring as Chief Deputy and Jail Administrator. The announcements came at the meeting…
NAMS student to participate in Arlington Cemetery wreath laying
SchoolsAnnsley Coleman, a sixth grade student at New Albany Middle School, recently received official notification that she has been selected to be a part of a formal ceremony where she will lay the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington…
Loss of Fred’s still may prove to be win for city
Featured News, OpinionIt appears likely that the city will be able to purchase the former Fred’s building from the businessman who bought a number of the buildings in bankruptcy court.
It’s lucky the building became available but it was up to New Albany officials…
NA school district chooses teacher, administrator of year
SchoolsThe New Albany School District Teacher of the Year and the New Albany School District Administrator of the Year were announced on Friday, December 18 with a surprise visit from Dr. Lance Evans, Superintendent. Sara Garrett, an English teacher…
NA Elementary announces spelling bee winners
SchoolsThe New Albany Elementary School Spelling Bee was held on Wednesday, December 18. The winners advance to the Union County Spelling Bee. Pictured are l-r: Meredith Garrison, 3rd place; Christopher Chen, 1st place; and Kidd Bennett,…
Emergency units answer Chestnut St. fire alarm
General NewsSeveral New Albany public safety units responded to a fire alarm on Chestnut St. at about 5:30 pm Wednesday, Dec. 18th.
Officials have told NAnewsweb.com they do not believe there was an actual outbreak of fire.
There were no injuries.
The…
EXCEL class has book signing
SchoolsThe 2nd and 3rd grade EXCEL classes at New Albany Elementary School participated in an author/illustrator book signing party on Friday, Dec. 13.
Alpine storm confirmed as EF-1 tornado
Featured News, General NewsUnion County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton said the National Weather Service has confirmed the storm which struck the Alpine area late Monday was a tornado.
"They said it was an EF-1 with 90 miles per hour winds," he said. "The…