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…
School-based COVID testing would keep students in classes and cut quarantines
Featured News, SchoolsThe testing would allow students who come into close contact with someone showing symptoms to remain in class rather than being quarantined at home 14 days.
NEMCC names 343 to fall 2020 Vice-President’s list
SchoolsThis is the list for the past fall semester, delayed due to COVID-19.
County schools returning to traditional graduation ceremonies this year
SchoolsEach student will receive 12 tickets for family or friends to attend.
New Albany Middle School students get into Shakespeare
SchoolsStudents correctly answering questions were allowed to re-enact idea of throwing tomatoes at bad actors.
New Albany School District announces administrative hires for 2021-2022 school year
SchoolsJohn Ferrell will become assistant superintendent, Matt Buchanan is new NAHS principal, April Hobson will take over the Career and Technical Education Center and Grant Goolsby will be NAES assistant principal.
New Albany Elementary announces citizens for month for April
SchoolsThe program is a way to recognize students who may not otherwise be singled out for participation in sports or other activities.
Kindergarten students learn how butterflies come to be
SchoolsMrs. Mary Catherine Latham's students were able to release the butterflies April 23.
New Albany Elementary School names April employees of the month
SchoolsEmployees from the entire school staff are singled out each month for their service.
NEMCC names 206 to fall 2020 President’s List
SchoolsThe students had to maintain a grade point average of 4.0 out of 4.0.
Museum art exhibit features work by students at four county schools
SchoolsThe exhibit will be on display through May 5
New Albany Elementary principal and teachers attend professional development training
SchoolsThe academy in Atlanta, Ga. draws thousands of educators each year.
Middle School student government members meet state officials
SchoolsThe students also were able to tour the capitol and senate chamber.