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…
Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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.…
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…
Operation Ice Crusher targets 50, nets over 30 drug arrests
General NewsEarly Thursday morning in New Albany, about 60 officers from five different law enforcement agencies made over 30 arrests for drug related crimes.
Known by the code name "Operation Ice Crusher," the thoroughly planned roundup targeted 50…
Paul F. Bullock, 94
ObituariesPaul F. Bullock
July 27, 1924 - April 9, 2019
Paul F. Bullock, 94, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in hospice care in New Albany, Mississippi.
He was born on July 27, 1924 in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Thomas E.…
NAES March 2019 Students of the Month
Community, SchoolsEach 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. March Students of the Month are as follows:
March Students of the Month…
Steve Patterson on Senator Fritz Hollings: The last of the Mohicans
Opinion
The roar of the last of the old Southern Democrat lions of the United States Senate has been silenced. My friend and role model, Senator Ernest F. Hollings of South Carolina is no more.
As South Carolina Governor in the late…
Everyday Superheroes live in New Albany MS
Community, SchoolsFirst graders at New Albany Elementary School presented two performances of "Everyday Superheroes" on Friday, March 8.
The program was about the qualities of everyday superheroes and how we all can be superheroes by exhibiting those qualities…
New Albany Garden Club Poetry Contest Winners
Community, SchoolsNew Albany, Miss., April, 2019 -The New Albany Garden Club recently hosted a poetry contest.
Tracy Vainisi, garden club member and New Albany Middle School Young Gardener sponsor, offered the contest to 6th through 8th grade students. Students…
Jerry Liddell Jarvis, 72
ObituariesJerry Liddell Jarvis
January 13, 1947 - April 8, 2019
Jerry Jarvis died Monday, April 8, 2019, at his residence. He was born January 13, 1947, in Union County to Andrew Jackson Jarvis, Jr., and Addie Jo Hill Jarvis. He was retired…
Free beginner ballroom dance lessons offered in New Albany
LeisureFree beginner ballroom dance lessons are available every Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. in downtown New Albany. Lessons are given at the Henderson Building, one of downtown New Albany's historic structures, which was finished in 1917.
The lessons…
R J Lee to discuss “Grand Slam Murders” at Luncheon with Books
Community, OrganizationsTuesday April 16, Luncheon with Books will be held at the Jennie Stephens Smith Library in New Albany.
This Luncheon with Books should be of particular interest to bridge players and lovers of cozy* mysteries. R.J. Lee will discuss his novel…
2019 New Albany Passion Play “I Believe” at First Baptist
Community, OrganizationsThe 2019 New Albany Passion Play, “I Believe,” will have performances Palm Sunday weekend, on Friday, April 12th, Saturday, April 13th, and Sunday, April 14th at 7 o’clock p.m. each evening. Performances will be at First Baptist Church,…
NAES Employee of the Month for March 2019
Community, SchoolsThe New Albany Elementary School Employee of the Month for March is Hattie McKenzie.
Ms. Hattie happily greets faculty, staff and students with a huge smile and cheerful greeting each day. She serves as a kindergarten teacher assistant and…