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
Schools
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…
Union County Board 17Jun2019: Jail care, tax exemptions, more
Government & PoliticsNew Albany, MS, Union County Board 17Jun2019 meeting:
The Union County Board of Supervisors heard a report from the nurse practitioner who provides medical services for county jail inmates during its Monday, June 17, meeting.
Family Nurse…
2019 Ecru Peach Festival a big success
HappeningsThe second annual Ecru Peach Festival Saturday, June 15, was a big success with good attendance, great fun and perfect mild weather with low humidity. It was the place to be Saturday and Saturday night.
Visitors from around North Mississippi…
Main Street Brings Competitive Events to Freedom Fest
TourismNew Albany Main Street is bringing two fun, competitive events to Freedom Fest weekend. On Saturday, June 29, during the first annual Blackberry Jubilee, there will be the Smoke on the Water grill competition and an ACL (American Cornhole League)…
Ballroom Dance has come to New Albany!
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Northeast Mississippi
Chapter #6125
New Albany
Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath,
kick off your shoes, and dance."
- Oprah Winfrey
SUMMER SPECIAL
JULY-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER
Any dancer who has not attended…
Virgil Herring, 91
ObituariesVirgil Herring
June 30, 1927 - June 14, 2019
Virgil Herring
Blue Springs-Virgil Victor Herring, 91, died Friday, June 14, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County. He was born June 30, 1927, in Union County to Troy and…
Ecru Peach Festival–Saturday June 15!
HappeningsEcru, Mississippi, located at the Union-Pontotoc County line will have its annual Peach Festival tomorrow, Saturday, June 15, 2019.
The 2019 Ecru Peach Festival events start at 8 a.m. and go until 10 p.m. Last year was the first Ecru Peach…
Mary Yvonne Brooks, 82
ObituariesMary Yvonne Brooks
July 16, 1936 - June 12, 2019
Mary Yvonne Graham Brooks, 82, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Union County Health and Rehab in New Albany. She was born July 16, 1936 in Prentiss County to Jessie Sylvester…
William “Bill” Roy Long, 69
ObituariesWilliam "Bill" Roy Long
February 14, 1950 - June 8, 2019
William R. ‘Bill’ Long, 69, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born in Greenville, MS., on February 14, 1950, to Ray and Camilia Hollis Long, who…
June 2019 Beautification award winners named
OrganizationsNew 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…
Steve Patterson: “Baloney is not cheap!”
Opinion
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…
Peggy Garrison, 80
ObituariesPeggy 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
Mosley, West garner UCDA awards, MS & Union County discussed
PeopleNew 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…