Entries by NEMiss.News

Back-to School Health Fair dispensed fun and information

A large crowd of children and parents gathered Saturday morning for the yearly back to school health fair held at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County. Undeterred by the heat outside, bounce house fun was a hit with the boys and girls.  Children and parents alike, stood in line for popcorn, sno cones, hotdogs and ice cold […]

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Skywatcher alert! Perseid meteor showers are at hand

OK, Skywatchers, it’s that time of year when the earth travels through the debris field of the Comet Swift-Tuttle from July 17 to Aug. 24, producing what is known as the Perseid Meteor Shower. The shower’s peak this year will be August 11-12. and is supposed to be even better than most. But don’t wait for the […]

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This weekend offers a variety of entertainment in New Albany

New Albany, MS- Two events Friday evening kicked off a busy weekend of live entertainment in downtown New Albany. The annual Arts, Beats & Eats event was a sellout at The Basement, a popular events venue at the Tanglefoot Trailhead in downtown New Albany. Local artists displayed their creations, libations and appetizers were served by […]

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East Union students get introduction to engineering

Union County, MS- Sixth grade students are getting an introduction to engineering in Mrs. Heather Richards’ class at East Union Attendance Center, and engaging in hands-on learning to apply scientific technology and knowledge. Participants were introduced to engineering by working in teams of 4 to solve a problem. They created a tool using a string and […]

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Be careful out there: School bus regulations and safety reminders

School buses are the safest form of highway transportation according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Our main concern is always safety,” said Lecia Stubblefield, Director of Transportation.  “We maintain our buses to a superior condition and our drivers are trained annually in safety.” The New Albany School District needs the help of everyone in […]

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Library lists events scheduled for August

The following events are scheduled in the Library for August: August 10   National Alliance on Mental Illness August 16   Luncheon with Books  Renelda Owen, Delta State University English Department will present a program ” Colonel W. C. Falkner as Inspiration for Colonel Sartoris in the Yoknapatawpha Saga” this presentation is part of New Albany’s […]

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UPDATE: Arrest made in “shots fired” incident of Wednesday evening

New Albany, MS- New Albany police have arrested one person  and filed two felony charges against him related to a drive-by shooting Wednesday evening. Four shots were fired at 8:41 pm Wednesday August 3, at a location behind Manning’s Barbecue, just east of Highway 15 in New Albany. New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson said Michael Robertson […]

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New Albany Police Department investigate shots fired

New Albany, MS- New Albany police were investigating an incident Wednesday evening in which a semi-automatic handgun was fired four times. Witnesses reported shots were fired at 8:41 pm, at or near a residence behind Manning’s Barbecue at the intersection of Highways 15 and 178 in New Albany. Police officers reportedly recovered some shell casings […]

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Union County Sheriff’s Department locates marijuana plants near Union County

Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards has informed NAnewsweb.com that his office participated in a raid today involving illegal cultivation of marijuana. The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics notified the Union County Sheriff’s Department earlier today regarding information that marijuana plants were being cultivated “somewhere near Union County.” Sheriff Edwards, Chief Deputy Johnny Bell and three other Union […]

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