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Although the coronavirus has brought many activities to a halt, work has been continuing on renovation of New Albany’s community center. The new ceiling has been installed and base painting has been done, making the space appear much larger. The space is larger because the former kitchen and stage area have been removed. Part of […]
New Albany Mayor Tim Kent said Monday that he had learned VIP Cinema Seating was closing permanently. This came when the Wall Street Journal called him requesting a comment about the closing. That publication was reporting the closing later Monday. Although management had not confirmed this with a public announcement here, only a few vehicles […]
New Albany Mayor Tim Kent issued a clarification of an earlier order at noon Monday concerning non-essential businesses. The order points out that barber shops, salons and gyms are listed as non-essential and cannot have more than 10 persons inside at a time, maintaining six feet social distancing. Since one cannot cut hair, do salon […]
People have argued for years whether there are bears in Union County. That question was answered this past week. If you look carefully you may see bears and related critters on lawns or in front of houses or buildings all around New Albany. Those people are participating in something called Bear Hunt. The idea came […]
The coming of Jack’s to New Albany is reported to be official, since formal plans have been received. Construction should start about the first of April, according to the city building inspector’s office. The location is on Hwy. 30 West, just past the Hwy. 30-West Bankhead Street intersection. Just northeast of the BNA Bank branch. […]
The mayor and governor each issued orders Tuesday limiting occupancy in non-essential businesses to 10 or fewer people. Church services were listed as essential but that does not mean they are exempt from other rules. The order still requires those in an essential business or setting to be at least six feet apart and maintain […]
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed a new executive order to further ramp up the state’s efforts to protect the health of Mississippians during the outbreak of COVID-19. In a press conference outside the Governor’s Mansion, Governor Reeves announced the new executive order instructing Mississippians on social distancing measures to combat the spread, as well […]
New Albany Mayor Tim Kent issued an emergency executive order late Tuesday that restricts occupancy to 10 or fewer people at a time in what are designated as non-essential businesses. The order runs through April 7 at this time and also notes there will be an increased police presence after 8 p.m. Here is the […]
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is advising people to not flush disinfecting wipes, paper towels, or similar products in toilets but to dispose of them in household garbage. These items can cause damage to wastewater treatment and collection systems creating clogs, backups, pump failures, and sewer overflows creating additional public health issues. Wipes listed as […]
New Albany officials considering much stronger restrictions to mitigate COVID-19 spread City officials may be close to ordering a shelter-in-place or quarantine for New Albany, because they feel many people are still not taking the situation seriously enough. “We have people who don’t take it that seriously,” Mayor Tim Kent said. “But it’s a matter […]
Homeland Security Director and the Union County Board of Supervisors issued a statement Monday asking that all restaurants and bars suspend dine-in service immediately to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 illness. The statement noted that this, along with social distancing, is in line with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Additional restrictions imposed on access to Union County buildings The Union County Board of Supervisors has further restricted access to county buildings to help protect employees and the public from the spread of the coronavirus. “The doors to the courthouse will be locked,” board president Randy Owen said, “along with those of other county offices.” […]
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