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.…
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…
North MS Symphony children’s concert, “The Orchestra Moves!”
Community, SchoolsThe North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Association will present a free, live children’s concert for Second-Fifth Grade students of the New Albany Public School District at the New Albany High School Auditorium on Friday April 12, 2019. The…
Virginia Carrilee Williams, 89
ObituariesVirginia Carrilee Williams
December 26, 1929 - April 7, 2019
Virginia Carrilee Williams, 89, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at her home. She was born December 26, 1929 in Union County to the late Marion and Armetha Pannell Grubbs.…
2019 Home and Garden Show, Dancing Into Spring
Happenings, OrganizationsSaturday, April 6, produced ideal weather for the 2019 Home and Garden Show in downtown New Albany. The temperature at midday was about 70 degrees, and there was plenty of sunshine.
Bankhead Street between Court Street and Railroad Street…
City Board 2 April 2019: City code, Certified Local Government
Government & PoliticsCity Board 2 April 2019-
Work to shape the future of New Albany was a major part of the agenda at the April 2, 2019, meeting of the New Albany Board of Aldermen.
Bob Barber of Orion Planning and Design in Hernando spoke to the board. …
USA Dance enjoyed “Dancing into Spring” at the Home & Garden Show
OrganizationsOn Saturday, April 5th, five members of the USA Dance Northeast Mississippi Chapter experienced the New Albany Home and Garden Club Show in Downtown New Albany. What a fantastic event! There was live music, good food and of course lots of information…
Bettie Frazier, 82
ObituariesBettie Frazier
May 26, 1936 - April 5, 2019
Bettie Marie Herrod Frazier, 82, died Friday, April 5, 2017, at Diversicare in Ripley, MS. She was born May 26,1936, in New Albany to Jim and Louella Ledbetter Herrod. She was a lifetime…
Bobby Joe McMillen, 76
ObituariesBobby Joe McMillen
January 15, 1943 - April 5, 2019
Bobby Joe McMillen, 76, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at New Albany Health and Rehab in New Albany. He was born January 15, 1943 in Ingomar to the late Alfred C. and Viola…
James L. Hall, 80
ObituariesJames L. Hall
November 18, 1938 - April 3, 2019
James L. Hall, 80, of Aurora, passed away Wednesday April 3, 2019 at Presence Mercy Center. He was born November 18, 1938 in New Albany, MS, the son of the late, Carl and Flossie…
East Union takes a first in state Bridge Building Challenge
SchoolsStudents compete in state’s TRAC™ Bridge Building Challenge
East Union took a first place when Mississippi students recently competed in the statewide Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC™) Bridge Building Challenge. The competition…
Pedestrian killed at Hwy 15 and Hwy 30 intersection (re-Posted)
General NewsA pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle at about 10:45 pm, Tuesday evening, April 2.
The accident occurred near the intersection of Highway 15 and Highway 30 East.
New Albany Police Department (NAPD) Chief Chris Roberson said NAPD officers…
County board 1 April 2019: Pit bulls, politics and public money
Government & PoliticsCounty Board 1 April 2019:
The lead-off item at the Monday meeting of the Union County Board of Supervisors was a complaint about a dog. The animal is said to be menacing a rural neighborhood.
Susan Brockway said her family lives north…
Walter Johnson celebrates 89th birthday having dinner with friends.
PeopleFormer New Albany Mayor Walter Johnson celebrated his 89th birthday Saturday evening, March 30, having dinner with friends at a New Albany restaurant.
Johnson served three terms as New Albany mayor in the 1980s and 1990s, and served as alderman-at-large…